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Abstract:
Research shows that companies implementing product portfolio management (PPM) solutions achieve greater success in profitability
because of their ability to monitor product value throughout the product selection and development processes. With the ability
to evaluate this information through PPM capabili (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
Product Value Assessment and Monitoring: Delivering a Substantial Margin Advantage. Source: SmartOrg. Document
Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Products may fail to meet expectations for many reasons—most of which are self-inflicted wounds (such as unclear product
definitions) by the company bringing them to market. What’s more, politics and inertia all too often win the day when it comes
to making difficult product portfolio decisions. What (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
The Product Portfolio Management Benchmark Report: Achieving Maximum Product Value. Source:
SmartOrg. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
We’ve all heard the same story time and again: the project that started with such high expectations has turned out to be—like
many others—mediocre at best. The product development team is asking questions—"Where did the project go wrong? Why didn’t
we see the problems earlier?" Many companies a (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
Maximizing Product Development Value—Realizing Value from New Products and Portfolios. Source: SmartOrg.
Document Type: White Paper ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
For many years, business intelligence (BI) has proven to be invaluable for enhancing database information in the retail and
banking sectors. But to be truly useful in the manufacturing sector, the manufacturing environment’s existing technology information
structure needs to continually inform the BI s (...)
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... But to be truly useful in the manufacturing sector, the manufacturing
environment’ s existing technology information structure needs to continually inform the ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Easy to read. Download the case study about Martin's Wood Products. Martin’s Wood Products, producers of solid wood furniture
for over 20 years, is a family-run business that has aimed to keep pace with the enterprise resource planning (ERP) advances
of the 21st century. To bring costing under control, (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
... Study Description: Martin’s Wood Products, producers of solid wood
furniture for ... on the shop floor, the company uses an ERP and product configurator solution
...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
If you’re a process manufacturer taking a close look at the option of acquiring an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution,
you may be finding that you’re faced with a bewildering array of options, technologies, and applications. What should you
look for, and which business issues do you need to (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
Pragmatist’s Guide: Building a Business Case for a Formula-based ERP. Source: CDC Software. Document Type: White Paper Description
...
Published:
2011-11-09
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Abstract:
Traditionally, robots have not played a prominent role in the implementation of lean strategies. However, due to their repeatability,
speed, accuracy, and flexibility, the role of robots in lean implementations is constantly increasing. Automation equipment,
which includes robots, is rapidly becoming a c (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
Ten Ways Robots Enhance Lean Manufacturing Environments. ... Download <strong>Ten
Ways Robots Enhance Lean Manufacturing Environments</strong>. Comments: ...
Published:
2011-10-04
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Abstract:
How the Small Become Mighty. Search for Information and Other Software to Define Your Small and your Mighty System. Although
small to midsized manufacturers employ more than half of all workers in the US, today’s demand-driven, global economy is challenging
them to operate with the same agility as their (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
How the Small Become Mighty. Search for Information and Other Software to Define Your Small and your Mighty System. Although
small to midsized manu...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Manufacturing 2007 Executive Summary. Papers and Other Package to Use In Your System for Manufacturing. For a decade, IndustryWeek
and the Manufacturing Performance Institute (MPI) Census of Manufacturers have provided data to US manufacturers. This year,
MPI fielded a similar survey in Canada, offering a (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
Manufacturing 2007 Executive Summary. Papers and Other Package to Use In Your System for Manufacturing. For a decade, IndustryWeek
and the Manufact...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
After 20-plus years in service, and with few changes to its original design, Reid and Wright’s legacy accounting system had
become slow, unreliable, and expensive—requiring a variety of manual processes and custom software just to keep it running—and
keep the company competitive. Find out how TEC h (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
TEC Original Research. Every day, TEC's analysts and software selection experts bring you valuable, accessible, up-to-date
research ...
Published:
2010-09-13
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Abstract:
Jasper Seating, an Indiana (US)-based manufacturer of wood furniture products, faced intense pressure from Asian imports,
rising raw material prices, and a shortage of skilled labor. But the company achieved significant business improvements after
implementing the Made2Manage Enterprise Business System i (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
... Source: Consona/Made2Manage Systems. Document Type: Case Study Description: Jasper Seating, an Indiana
(US)-based manufacturer of wood furniture products, faced ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Weinig Group is a technology provider for the solid wood processing and distribution industry. After several acquisitions
left the company with a mixed bag of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, Weinig went looking for a new ERP system
for its locations in China, Switzerland, Spain, France, and t (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
... Source: ABAS Software. Document Type: Case Study Description: Weinig Group is a technology provider for
the solid wood processing and distribution industry. ...
Published:
2010-08-27
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Abstract:
SYSPRO remains a stalwart vendor within the mid-market accounting, manufacturing, and distribution software markets. The
current market trend is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for small and medium-sized companies with
a justifiable return on investment (ROI), and SYSPRO seems to (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
SYSPRO remains a stalwart vendor within the mid-market accounting, manufacturing, and distribution software markets. The current
market trend is t...
Published:
2003-03-15
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Abstract:
After 20-plus years in service, and with few changes to its original design, Reid and Wright’s legacy accounting system had
become slow, unreliable, and expensive—requiring a variety of manual processes and custom software just to keep it running—and
keep the company competitive. Find out how TEC h (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
Reid & Wright. Source: Technology Evaluation Centers. Document Type: Case Study Description: After 20-plus years in service,
and with ...
Published:
2010-09-13
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Abstract:
While Syspro’s recent product release does not necessarily represent a major ground breaking, its broad and well-attuned
offering for small enterprises should certainly give other incumbent players a run for their money. (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
While Syspro’s recent product release does not necessarily represent a major ground breaking, its broad and well-attuned offering
for small enterp...
Published:
2001-11-08
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Abstract:
In November, IFS, a business applications vendor with headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden, reported results for Q3 2000. IFS
will enter 2001 with a new product portfolio and a rapid increase in license revenue. However, profitability does not seem
to be in the offing. (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
In November, IFS, a business applications vendor with headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden, reported results for Q3 2000. IFS
will enter 2001 with a ...
Published:
2000-12-19
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Abstract:
Expanding incrementally, with goals that are carefully balanced with providing excellent customer support, close attention
to the bottom line, and leveraging a tried-and-true business model, partnerships and technologies has been ROI Systems' formula
of success. It is now in a position to move forward wi (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
... benefit from evaluating ROI Systems product offering are ... transportation
equipment, fabricated products, wood & lumber ... within the SME manufacturing
market where ...
Published:
2002-04-04
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Abstract:
Expanding incrementally, with goals that are carefully balanced with providing excellent customer support, close attention
to the bottom line, and leveraging a tried-and-true business model, partnerships and technologies has been ROI Systems' formula
of success. It is now in a position to move forward wi (...)
Excerpt related to
wood product manufacturing:
... benefit from evaluating ROI Systems product offering are ... transportation
equipment, fabricated products, wood & lumber ... within the SME manufacturing
market where ...
Published:
2002-04-04
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Abstract:
Despite notable functional and technological initiatives, the challenge for Epicor and its affiliate channel also remains
the management of multiple flagship ERP product lines. Also, while the products may have their separate niches, they will
in many more instances be similar enough to confuse former se (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
Despite notable functional and technological initiatives, the challenge for Epicor and its affiliate channel also remains
the management of multip...
Published:
2003-08-25
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Abstract:
Ramco's broad and deep product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a powerful value proposition, however no one will know about it until marketing and sales execution are significantly
improved. (...)
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wood product manufacturing:
Ramco's broad and deep product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a powerful ...
Published:
2003-01-24