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Abstract:
Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations.
The theory of constraints, which is complementary to lean manufacturing when it comes to low volumes and complex environments,
may provide an answer. (...)
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product mix:
Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations.
The theory of cons...
Published:
2006-02-21
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product mix:
... science and math to help companies further upstream the supply chain (ie, consumer goods manufacturers)
make better pricing, product mix, sourcing, and ...
Published:
2009-01-05
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Abstract:
The central premise of price segmentation, especially in business-to-business environments, is that pricing should be consistent
for similar deals. The process quantifies similarity by empirically determining which deal circumstances affect price response,
enabling companies to benchmark prices against s (...)
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product mix:
The central premise of price segmentation, especially in business-to-business environments, is that pricing should be consistent
for similar deals...
Published:
2007-05-25
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product mix:
... economic conditions, manufacturers will establish the foundation for making strategic, profitable changes
to inventory policies, product mix, production plans ...
Published:
2008-12-12
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product mix:
... This dilemma is best illustrated by examining how an organization can implement several approaches to
meet the complexities of their product mix. ...
Published:
2008-09-09
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product mix:
... Only those companies that have infinite (or lots of spare) capacity, low product mix,
their customers’ tolerance for long order lead times, and low inventory ...
Published:
2010-12-01
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Abstract:
Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer
has to ensure that every order taken, is profitable. This article focuses on the issues related to order delivery date promising
in view of profitability of orders to the man (...)
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product mix:
Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer
has to ensure t...
Published:
2005-11-24
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Abstract:
Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production
capacity for calculating quantities of raw material and work in progress (WIP) requirements or infinite quantities of raw
and WIP materials for calculating production capacity. There a (...)
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product mix:
Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production capacity
for calculating ...
Published:
2004-10-12
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Abstract:
High-level strategic decisions often have multiple, cascading cost impacts. The reaction of the costs to changes in the
supply chain system is not predictable in a simple relationship that is based on current standard costs, because strategic
changes often involve step changes in costs that alter the ba (...)
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product mix:
High-level strategic decisions often have multiple, cascading cost impacts. The reaction of the costs to changes in the supply
chain system is no...
Published:
2003-07-22
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Abstract:
Pure-play enterprise incentive management (EIM) vendors who have focused on providing the capability to manage highly complex
compensation systems will be well positioned to take advantage of the major growth projected in the EIM market. (...)
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product mix:
... easily and quickly with other business process systems, smoothing the way for effective compensation
plan management in a complex multi-product, multi-channel ...
Published:
2006-12-01
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Abstract:
LSA’s need to re-deploy the product on a new technology and to deliver the needed functionality for its new desired markets,
will demand a continued hefty R&D investment, which may put a significant strain on the company’s resources in the long run,
particularly if the top line remains flat or possib (...)
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product mix:
LSA’s need to re-deploy the product on a new technology and to deliver the needed functionality for its new desired markets,
will demand a continu...
Published:
2003-02-21
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for New Product Development And Introduction. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. New product development and introduction (NPDI) is probably the most important process for many companies,
but also one of the least understood. While NPDI (...)
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product mix:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for New Product Development And Introduction. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bou...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Compaq is simplifying its sometimes dizzying range of product offerings in its business desktop lines. This bodes well
for their customers. (...)
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product mix:
... One source said Compaq hopes to change its product sales mix, which
is now largely indirect sales through retailers and resellers, to a mix that is largely ...
Published:
2000-04-10
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Abstract:
Managing Product Recalls to Reduce Risk and Minimize Cost. Find Free Reports and Other Solutions to Define Your Performance
In Relation To Managing Product. Food and beverage producers need to effectively address the impact of industry-specific requirements
and legal mandates on their businesses. Since 20 (...)
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product mix:
Managing Product Recalls to Reduce Risk and Minimize Cost. Find Free Reports and Other Solutions to Define Your Performance
In Relation To Managing...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While Frontstep reported loses in fiscal 2001, the potential of its well-rounded product/services offering mix as well as
the recent downsizing, bodes well a return to profitability. (...)
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product mix:
While Frontstep reported loses in fiscal 2001, the potential of its well-rounded product/services offering
mix as well as the recent downsizing, b...
Published:
2001-09-17
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Abstract:
Outmoded measures are being used to develop marketing strategies and allocate resources. Existing go to market models often
fail to consider the customer's total experience, and provides little information for planning. The solution is to reorient
performance metrics to become value-driven. (...)
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product mix:
Outmoded measures are being used to develop marketing strategies and allocate resources. Existing go to market models often
fail to consider the c...
Published:
2006-03-20
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Abstract:
This article outlines the planning and results of an adaptive management process for manufacturing executives, who employ
demand and supply chain planning technology. (...)
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product mix:
This article outlines the planning and results of an adaptive management process for manufacturing executives, who employ
demand and supply chain ...
Published:
2002-12-06
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product mix:
... determine the most profitable product mix for a given demand. Accounting
for all the above factors helps with much more complete ...
Published:
2009-01-23
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Abstract:
With sales being the lifeblood of virtually any company, selling should be an accurately accountable process forming the
basis of overall strategic objectives. Still, the question remains: how much enterprise incentive management (EIM) do enterprises
need, and in what form? (...)
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product mix:
With sales being the lifeblood of virtually any company, selling should be an accurately accountable process forming the basis
of overall strategi...
Published:
2006-11-28
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Abstract:
In 2004, Best Software acquired ACCPAC through its parent company The Sage Group plc and has now released a new version of
its CRM product: SalesLogix 6.2. Their objective is clearly to gain as much market share as possible in the growing small
and medium sized enterprise market (SME). Acquiring addition (...)
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product mix:
In 2004, Best Software acquired ACCPAC through its parent company The Sage Group plc and has now released a new version of
its CRM product: SalesL...
Published:
2004-08-05