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As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment. (...)
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As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area...
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2009-07-24
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In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just size to be competitive. It needs to coordinate its retail strategy with supply chain technology to make
it triumph. (...)
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retail chain chain cost:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just si...
Published:
2005-04-19
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Abstract:
Given the competition for retail customers and wholesale orders is intense, retailers, including software vendors, must be
able to meet consumer demand quickly, accurately and at the most competitive price. Despite its failed QRS acquisition, which
promised to expand JDA's retail demand chain optimizatio (...)
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retail chain chain cost:
Given the competition for retail customers and wholesale orders is intense, retailers, including software vendors, must be
able to meet consumer d...
Published:
2004-12-31
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The quintessential business challenge is to minimize downtime on assets while minimizing the cost of spare and replacement
parts inventory. To meet these challenges, heavy investments have been made in extensive spare ad replacement parts networks. (...)
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The quintessential business challenge is to minimize downtime on assets while minimizing the cost of spare and replacement
parts inventory. To mee...
Published:
2005-07-30
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly learning the value of developing strategic working relationships with vendor partners to improve supply
chain efficiency. (...)
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly l...
Published:
2001-12-02
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The most successful retailers are those that continually focus on driving the very best performance from each of their suppliers,
and that work collaboratively to improve performance in areas such as on-time delivery, product quality, and regulatory compliance. (...)
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The most successful retailers are those that continually focus on driving the very best performance from each of their suppliers,
and that work co...
Published:
2007-08-15
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Abstract:
A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop database application. Find out what's Andersen's take on vendor compliance programs. (...)
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A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop d...
Published:
2001-12-08
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Click Commerce has evolved beyond its roots, into a provider of much more comprehensive on-demand supply and demand chain
management software, consulting, hosting, and related services that should enable users throughout the world to collaborate
in near real time. (...)
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Click Commerce has evolved beyond its roots, into a provider of much more comprehensive on-demand supply and demand chain
management software, con...
Published:
2006-11-14
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GXS, a business to business e-commerce pioneer, announced its acquisition of channel management specialist HAHT Commerce.
However, despite a good complementary fit, enlarged customer base, and improved cross-selling opportunity (especially to existing
customers in the retail sector), some challenges will (...)
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GXS, a business to business e-commerce pioneer, announced its acquisition of channel management specialist HAHT Commerce.
However, despite a good ...
Published:
2004-03-09
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Using the service-oriented architecture concepts of reusability and standards-based interoperability, and based on extensive
experience with legacy systems and packaged applications integration, Eqos can deliver pre-configured, cross-enterprise business
processes that blend new and legacy functionality i (...)
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Using the service-oriented architecture concepts of reusability and standards-based interoperability, and based on extensive
experience with legac...
Published:
2007-10-19
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Although Click Commerce is a thriving provider of on-demand supply chain management (SCM) solutions for a variety of worldwide
industries, it does have to face up to a variety of challenges, some of which are of its own making. (...)
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Although Click Commerce is a thriving provider of on-demand supply chain management (SCM) solutions for a variety of worldwide
industries, it does...
Published:
2006-11-16
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How to Get the Most from Your Supply Chain: SCM Reaches the Mid-market. Get Software and Other Information for Your Solicitation
Related to the Supply Chain or the SCM. Today’s midsized distributors can benefit from their software systems in ways that
were impossible a few years ago. By layering advance (...)
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How to Get the Most from Your Supply Chain: SCM Reaches the Mid-market. Get Software and Other Information for Your Solicitation
Related to the Sup...
Published:
2010-03-11
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... Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) and Total Cost to Serve (TCS). ...
from being a mere supply chain execution (SCE ... At the 2011 National Retail
Federation (NRF) Annual ...
Published:
2011-04-13
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Abstract:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just size to be competitive. It needs to coordinate its retail strategy with supply chain technology to make
it triumph. (...)
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retail chain chain cost:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just si...
Published:
2005-04-19
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Abstract:
On the heels of its win at Equilon, SCT Corporation recently secured another high-profile contract in the petroleum products
sector with Valvoline, the $1.1 billion lube oil division of Ashland Inc. (...)
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On the heels of its win at Equilon, SCT Corporation recently secured another high-profile contract in the petroleum products
sector with Valvoline...
Published:
2000-07-25
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Transforming an enterprise to a lean supply chain requires both enabling technology and discipline. By following some specific
guidelines to extend lean methodology, you can proceed through your supply chain transformation to become effectively lean. (...)
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Transforming an enterprise to a lean supply chain requires both enabling technology and discipline. By following some specific
guidelines to exten...
Published:
2005-09-14
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... central and regional warehouses) and hundreds of retail outlets ...
Research, only 26 percent of supply chain companies engage in an important cost-to-serve
...
Published:
2008-07-09
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Abstract:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on Supply Chain Management presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com. The presentation
used the TEC patented selection engine WebTESS, to conduct a live real time evaluation and selection. It then reviewed the
critical differentiating supply chain management crite (...)
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retail chain chain cost:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on Supply Chain Management presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com. The presentation
used the TEC patent...
Published:
2000-06-23
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The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July ... but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third
month in a row. We are moving from a manufacturing economy to a supply chain economy. This article gives the big picture. (...)
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The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July ... but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third
month in a row. We...
Published:
2005-09-06
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Abstract:
Today’s manufacturers face increasing global competition and complex manufacturing networks. Supply chain management provides
manufacturers with the needed visibility into their supply chain, as well as software solutions, to help give them a competitive
edge. (...)
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Today’s manufacturers face increasing global competition and complex manufacturing networks. Supply chain management provides
manufacturers with t...
Published:
2008-04-11