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The objective of supply chain logistics - to provide goods to the right place at the right time in the right quantity - is
easy to understand, but achieving this objective while minimizing costs is not an easy task. (...)
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The objective of supply chain logistics - to provide goods to the right place at the right time in the right quantity - is
easy to understand, but...
Published:
2001-12-02
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Technology and process upgrades at forward-thinking companies confirm supply chain excellence as a more widely accepted element
of overall business strategy. To remain successful, companies need organization-wide buy-in to supply chain excellence, with
key trends in mind: demand planning as an imperative (...)
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Six Key Trends Changing Supply Chain Management Today: Choosing the Optimal Strategy
for Your Business. Source: Hitachi Consulting. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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To leverage opportunities presented by the explosion in consumer demand, consumer electronics manufacturers must tighten
their forecasting, sourcing, distribution, and inventory management strategies. They must also bring a more refined approach
to supply chain management. Find out what capabilities they (...)
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Published:
2011-08-02
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Switzerland-based Firmenich has been researching, studying and creating fragrances and flavors for more than a century. As
part of an ongoing project to cut cost and increase throughput and margins, Firmenich sought a supply chain management application
to eliminate information silos and automatically ad (...)
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Collaborative Supply Chain Strategy: The Flavor and Fragrance of Success
at Firmenich. Source: Adexa, Inc. Document Type: Case Study ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Today, there is less clarity in wholesale, retail, and vertical sales operations than ever before. In a marketplace that
dictates increasingly complex operations, distribution centers of all types need to ensure that their warehouse management
systems keep up with customer demand. To keep your supply cha (...)
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A Key Link in the Supply Chain—Connecting Business Strategy to Distribution
Center Processes. Source: Consultleague. Document Type ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Supply chain analytics is gaining popularity with organizations, as it is an effective mechanism to monitor and track supply
chain performance. And with new technological innovations promising to enhance these tools, businesses can look forward to
benefiting more fully from this area of supply chain mana (...)
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strategy supply chain:
Supply chain analytics is gaining popularity with organizations, as it is an effective mechanism to monitor and track supply
chain performance. An...
Published:
2008-05-07
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"Market leader i2 Technologies has emerged relatively unscathed from this year's turbulence in the supply-chain management
software arena. Now, i2 is expanding into new areas while positioning its core products as key to the development of Internet
business strategies. At its user conference in Las Vegas (...)
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"Market leader i2 Technologies has emerged relatively unscathed from this year's turbulence in the supply-chain management
software arena. Now, i2...
Published:
1999-09-28
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This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service
strategies and decision-support tools to address th (...)
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This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision h...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
Most lean manufacturing deployments target production operations, but can also be extended to other supply chain processes.
To realize the multiplicative benefits of real time information and reduced inventory, companies must assess their production
environment and supply chain activities. (...)
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strategy supply chain:
Most lean manufacturing deployments target production operations, but can also be extended to other supply chain processes.
To realize the multipl...
Published:
2005-09-13
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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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strategy supply chain:
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:
The nature of a sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate
demand, the item's primary source of supply, and the production strategy for manufactured items. Consideration of these factors
can be illustrated with several common scenarios. (...)
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strategy supply chain:
The nature of a sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate
demand, the item's prima...
Published:
2004-03-25
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Since supply chains, by definition, are about the end-to-end inter-enterprise process, we highlight the growing importance
of looking outside your four walls when thinking about supply chain performance management. If you are overwhelmed by the
number of supply chain measures you are tracking, it’s bet (...)
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strategy supply chain:
Since supply chains, by definition, are about the end-to-end inter-enterprise process, we highlight the growing importance
of looking outside your...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
Click Commerce recognizes that the SCM playing field is highly competitive and fragmented. However, it believes it will remain
competitive because its composite applications will create business process solutions that follow the current trend toward
integrated suites of best-of-breed applications. (...)
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strategy supply chain:
Click Commerce recognizes that the SCM playing field is highly competitive and fragmented. However, it believes it will remain
competitive because...
Published:
2006-05-08
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Abstract:
“Goods are uniform and people are unique.” Too obvious? Maybe, but with the success that supply chain management (SCM) has
brought to manufacturers, it’s time to apply the same philosophy to human capital management (HCM). In today’s feature article,
TEC HCM analyst Sherry Fox reviews Human Capit (...)
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strategy supply chain:
“Goods are uniform and people are unique.” Too obvious? Maybe, but with the success that supply chain management (SCM) has
brought to manufacturer...
Published:
2011-03-24
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Abstract:
Putting PeopleSoft's strategy to work for the JD Edwards community. What can the JD Edwards install-base expect from the
PeopleSoft merger? (...)
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Putting PeopleSoft's strategy to work for the JD Edwards community. What can the JD Edwards install-base expect from the
PeopleSoft merger?
Published:
2003-09-17
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Abstract:
As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business for
approximately $370 million in cash. The deal will let Compaq re-engineer its supply chain, while cutting off indirect rivals
Hewlett-Packard and IBM from a major distributor. (...)
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strategy supply chain:
As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business
for approximately $370 mil...
Published:
2000-01-21
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Abstract:
Big revenues, big acquisitions, and a big loss. Seemingly overnight, the Dallas-based vendor has leapt from the ranks of
unknown companies to be the undisputed champion of B2B supply chain management software and services. (...)
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Big revenues, big acquisitions, and a big loss. Seemingly overnight, the Dallas-based vendor has leapt from the ranks of unknown
companies to be ...
Published:
2000-08-03
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Abstract:
Great Plains Software will supplement its ERP suite by incorporating Logility Voyager applications in an OEM deal. (...)
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Great Plains Software will supplement its ERP suite by incorporating Logility Voyager applications in an OEM deal.
Published:
2000-07-31
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Abstract:
Not many people know of WAM Systems, a privately held supply chain management vendor situated in a Philadelphia suburb.
Emboldened by growing interest and new venture capital, the company intends to make its presence known. (...)
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strategy supply chain:
Not many people know of WAM Systems, a privately held supply chain management vendor situated in a Philadelphia suburb. Emboldened
by growing int...
Published:
2001-01-08
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Abstract:
Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By
understanding the basics of DDSN, and through selective implementation, SMBs can experience the agility, adaptability, and
alignment of DDSN. (...)
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strategy supply chain:
Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By understanding
the basics ...
Published:
2005-10-10