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Abstract:
Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution time
to act. (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution
time to act.
Published:
2005-08-09
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Abstract:
The supply chain planning market will top $2.5 billion in 2000, driven in large part by the needs of Internet customer fulfillment. (...)
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The supply chain planning market will top $2.5 billion in 2000, driven in large part by the needs of Internet customer fulfillment.
Published:
2000-04-04
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Abstract:
The face of business is rapidly evolving from traditional brick-and-mortar facades to electronic ones. While web businesses
spend considerable effort in polishing Internet front ends with sophisticated graphics and animation, they must also give
attention to back end fulfillment operations. Invisible to (...)
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The face of business is rapidly evolving from traditional brick-and-mortar facades to electronic ones. While web businesses
spend considerable eff...
Published:
1999-11-01
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Abstract:
Mature sales and operations planning (S&OP) is more than a sales forecasting or tactical planning tool. S&OP is a decision-making
mechanism for aligning strategic plans with sales, operational, and financial plans. Download this TEC executive brief for
pointers on selecting an S&OP system, information ab (...)
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... bring you up to speed and keep you up to date with changes in the enterprise software
landscape. How to Select a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) System. ...
Published:
2010-09-08
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Abstract:
The textile industry is famous for its very different characteristics when compared to industries in either process or discrete
manufacturing. Developing production planning and scheduling software for any textile mill is a real challenge even for seasoned
industry experts. This article focuses on some o (...)
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The textile industry is famous for its very different characteristics when compared to industries in either process or discrete
manufacturing. Dev...
Published:
2004-09-27
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Abstract:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. In the process manufacturing environment, this software can help manufacturers deal with complex manufacturing
processes and increase overall customer satisfact (...)
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As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. I...
Published:
2008-12-24
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Abstract:
Linking an APS to an ERP system, although simple in principle and worth the trouble, is nonetheless a major integration project. (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
Linking an APS to an ERP system, although simple in principle and worth the trouble, is nonetheless a major integration project.
Published:
2005-04-11
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Abstract:
In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a "management
by exception" operations with no constraints or bottlenecks to worry about. But in reality manufacturing is all about managing
constraints. A lot of constraints! This article discus (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a "management
by exception" operation...
Published:
2004-07-24
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Abstract:
Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply
chain. Companies using conventional, new product inventory methods are missing opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. (...)
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Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply chain.
Companies using c...
Published:
2005-08-01
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Abstract:
About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral,
extended enterprise resource planning product, and DemandStream for lean automation. (...)
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About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral,
extended enterprise r...
Published:
2006-03-01
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Abstract:
While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should
benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market. (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities
should benefit users, a lot ...
Published:
2003-12-01
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Abstract:
Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution time
to act. (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution
time to act.
Published:
2005-08-09
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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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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:
Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the extended
enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors excel in depends on their original ERP system's suitability for repetitive versus
to-order environments. (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the
extended enterprise resource...
Published:
2006-02-20
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Abstract:
Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which
does not work in some manufacturing environments. (...)
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Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which does
not work in some man...
Published:
2005-08-08
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Abstract:
Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution
models are important, these are all secondary in relation to what lies at the heart of any supply chain: INVENTORY. Although
firms have invested significantly in ERP and MRP syste (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution
models are important,...
Published:
2003-04-05
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Abstract:
Software-as-a-service solutions are emerging to address almost every business application need considered "mission critical"
including financials and accounting, asset management, and human capital management applications to supply chain management
and channel management solutions. (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
Software-as-a-service solutions are emerging to address almost every business application need considered "mission critical"
including financials ...
Published:
2007-01-15
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Abstract:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. In the process manufacturing environment, this software can help manufacturers deal with complex manufacturing
processes and increase overall customer satisfact (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. I...
Published:
2008-12-24
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Abstract:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive business software at the group and headquarters level, wanting to lower costs and quicken implementation in
their subsidiaries. (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive busin...
Published:
2005-09-08
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Abstract:
Announced over two years ago, SAP's Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) is geared toward the supply chain management market,
where it will compete head-to-head with established best-of-breed vendors like i2 and Manugistics. With a massive 190 pilot
implementations underway around the globe, a picture of (...)
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production planning software and demand planning:
Announced over two years ago, SAP's Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) is geared toward the supply chain management
market, where it will compet...
Published:
1999-09-01