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Abstract:
While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office
systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing. (...)
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While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office
systems like a...
Published:
2004-01-15
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Abstract:
ESD (electronic software distribution) promises to simplify software distribution and management, and eliminate ''sneakernet''
the costly, time-consuming manual process that some companies still use to do upgrades and installations. Unfortunately, the
cure often has some of the same pitfalls as the probl (...)
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ESD (electronic software distribution) promises to simplify software distribution and management, and eliminate ''sneakernet''
the costly, time-co...
Published:
2003-07-01
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Abstract:
Although not quite yet out of the woods, by having product flexibility 'in the bag', and by providing now much more of its
own 'must have' collaborative applications (e.g. SCM and CRM), J.D. Edwards might again start looking forward to the future. (...)
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Although not quite yet out of the woods, by having product flexibility 'in the bag', and by providing now much more
of its own 'must have' collabo...
Published:
2002-01-11
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Abstract:
Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcomes—procure performance rather than parts and people. It requires total business process reorientation
from services and maintenance through procurement techn (...)
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Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcom...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose supply chain communications and management capabilities need to be able to manage that critical relationship. (...)
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose ...
Published:
2005-03-22
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Abstract:
Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, missed shipments, partial shipments, expediting efforts, and improvements in customer service. This is
an excerpt from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Mi (...)
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Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, miss...
Published:
2003-12-13
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Abstract:
Product lifecycle management (PLM) implementation brings its own set of challenges, whether considering vendor selection,
employee perception management, or actual implementation. However, based on experience and study, it is possible to describe
the best practices for overcoming these challenges. (...)
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... charged with mapping and defining common business processes. ... We
took part in PLM implementations in the ... ERP] or computer-assisted design [CAD] systems)
can be ...
Published:
2006-07-05
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Abstract:
Like the previous few SSA GT acquisitions, this merger too seems aimed at enlarging SSA GT's customer base, market share,
and more importantly, its predictably recurring support revenue and consequently larger R&D pool. Both companies have notable
customer bases with a wide geographic spread (particularl (...)
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Like the previous few SSA GT acquisitions, this merger too seems aimed at enlarging SSA GT's customer base, market share,
and more importantly, it...
Published:
2003-09-27
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Abstract:
While BRAIN North America may have created a notable customer base due to its products’ functional appropriateness for the
lower tiers of the automotive industry, its German parent’s impending insolvency might, in the worst-case scenario, leave
all of them in the lurch. (...)
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While BRAIN North America may have created a notable customer base due to its products’ functional appropriateness for the
lower tiers of the auto...
Published:
2002-08-12
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Abstract:
Razorfish is positioned to expand, but at what price? Razorfish faces challenges in organization, image, and perceived capabilities.
How well Razorfish succeeds in overcoming these challenges will determine how much it will grasp the very lucrative opportunities
of the DBSP market. (...)
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Razorfish is positioned to expand, but at what price? Razorfish faces challenges in organization, image, and perceived capabilities.
How well Raz...
Published:
2000-03-30
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Abstract:
The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack
or the enterprise infrastructure. As a result, these vendors are drilling down deeper to compete with each other. (...)
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The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack
or the enterprise infra...
Published:
2005-05-24
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Abstract:
The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack
or the enterprise infrastructure. As a result, these vendors are drilling down deeper to compete with each other. (...)
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business systems implementations for auto parts:
The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack
or the enterprise infra...
Published:
2005-05-24
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Strategies for Profitable Growth Aerospace Defense Manufacturing. Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound. The aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturing industry is always changing.
That’s why A&D manufacturers are constantly seeking be (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Strategies for Profitable Growth Aerospace Defense Manufacturing. Specific,
Measurable, Achievabl...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Within the warehouse management system (WMS) market, which is still the main breadwinning offering for most of the SCE vendors,
most products are functionally on par with mere nuances in ease of configuration or industry focus to differentiate the winner.
ERP vendors have taken advantage of this unfavora (...)
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Within the warehouse management system (WMS) market, which is still the main breadwinning offering for most of the SCE vendors,
most products are ...
Published:
2004-04-27
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Abstract:
Phase one of the four phase approach to a successful radio frequency identification implementation consists of several essential
steps, including the careful selection of business partners and the development of a test environment and corrective label
placement procedures. (...)
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Phase one of the four phase approach to a successful radio frequency identification implementation consists of several essential
steps, including ...
Published:
2007-09-14
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Abstract:
CRM software analysis: Read this comprehensive analysis and summary of Consona Enterprise CRM to learn what lies ahead for
this flagship CRM product. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) vendor Consona is
determined to establish a CRM “kingdom” based on Consona (...)
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CRM software analysis: Read this comprehensive analysis and summary of Consona Enterprise CRM to learn what lies ahead for
this flagship CRM produc...
Published:
2010-02-05
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Abstract:
The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed
to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity. (...)
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The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume th...
Published:
2004-08-03
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Abstract:
Best Practices for a Data Warehouse on Oracle Database 11g. Find Out Software and Other Solutions for Your Decision Associated
with Best Practices and Data Warehouse Management. Companies are recognizing the value of an enterprise data warehouse (EDW)
that provides a single 360-degree view of the business (...)
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Best Practices for a Data Warehouse on Oracle Database 11g. Find Out Software and Other Solutions for Your Decision Associated
with Best Practices ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Learn about the designing compelling business intelligence (BI) business cases.Acquire free guides and it reports in relation
to Sap NetWeaver technology platform. IT investment continues to grow, as do the solutions that are funded by it. So far,
this growth has contributed more to complexity than simpli (...)
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Learn about the designing compelling business intelligence (BI) business cases.Acquire free guides and it reports in relation
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose supply chain communications and management capabilities need to be able to manage that critical relationship. (...)
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business systems implementations for auto parts:
The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose ...
Published:
2005-03-22