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Abstract:
It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products becomes
surprisingly complex when manufacturers introduce high levels of customization. How can manufacturers of configured products
address this complexity to streamline their processes, r (...)
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It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products
becomes surprisingly complex w...
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2003-09-09
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Abstract:
We may soon find radio frequency identification (RFID) tags routinely associated with common products. However, in order
for RFID to achieve its full potential, the gap between the vision of RFID and the current realities of RFID must be closed. (...)
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... Today, most RFID implementations are in some fashion ... invest in
supply chain management (SCM) and logistics ... automate processes, such as automobile
assembly and ...
Published:
2006-01-25
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Abstract:
SynQuest’s joint development venture with Ford has produced a planning engine for inbound logistics that optimizes constraints
along multiple dimensions –material, temporal, and spatial. Currently live at Ford, the application will soon be available
to the market at large. (...)
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scm implementations for automobile:
SynQuest’s joint development venture with Ford has produced a planning engine for inbound logistics that optimizes constraints
along multiple dime...
Published:
2000-05-08
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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:
Must-have enterprise resource planning (ERP) features for the automotive industry. Power up your manufacturing enterprise.
Read this free white paper. Automotive parts manufacturers are fighting for survival in a competitive global economy. Many
rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to ensure (...)
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... However analysts report that the majority of ERP implementations rarely come in as scheduled,
frequently cost more than projected, and often don’t deliver ...
Published:
2010-03-30
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Abstract:
Read this SaaS buyer's guide for wholesale and distribution. Learn more about software as a service benefits. Free download.
SaaS, despite its phenomenal popularity, is certainly not one-size-fits-all. You need to consider decision criteria such as
fit, return on investment, and risk. Learn how SaaS works (...)
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Read this SaaS buyer's guide for wholesale and distribution. Learn more about software as a service benefits. Free download.
SaaS, despite its phen...
Published:
2010-06-29
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Abstract:
Read this SaaS buyer's guide for wholesale and distribution. Learn more about software as a service benefits. Free download.
SaaS, despite its phenomenal popularity, is certainly not one-size-fits-all. You need to consider decision criteria such as
fit, return on investment, and risk. Learn how SaaS works (...)
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scm implementations for automobile:
Read this SaaS buyer's guide for wholesale and distribution. Learn more about software as a service benefits. Free download.
SaaS, despite its phen...
Published:
2010-06-29