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Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where many of the working assumptions have to be reevaluated. ChainLink Research’s new 3D approach provides a
useful framework for evaluating supply chain solutions (...)
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Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where m...
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2005-05-20
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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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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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... 7 Benefits of SCM Selecting the right SCM system can help get you on the right track.
... Or you might try Amazon that has many books on the Supply Chain.
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Published:
2007-11-26
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As there are many different categories of outsourcing services, there are also many outsourcing providers. With many different
aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting one? (...)
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... aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting
an outsourcing ... Research the web, read books, and hire a consultant. ...
Published:
2005-08-13
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Lean Supply Chain. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
When flexibility and speed are requisites for success, it’s the lean organization that leads the race. World-class manufacturing
organizations know the value of focusing on t (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Lean Supply Chain. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and
Time-Bound. When flexibility ...
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2010-03-11
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One of the most neglected areas of an enterprise is the warehouse. When errors occur here, the whole company is affected,
so it is crucial that good managers nurture the skills of warehouse employees. (...)
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... recently recognized for his achievements in the industry by Supply & Demand Chain
Executive and ... and WMS 101: A Complete Guide to Selecting, Implementing and ...
Published:
2006-04-28
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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, 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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The former CEO and co-founder of PRTM is a keen observer of management cycles and philosophies. As he takes over the helm
at i2, Michael McGrath talks about how the company is preparing for the next generation of supply chain. (...)
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The former CEO and co-founder of PRTM is a keen observer of management cycles and philosophies. As he takes over the helm
at i2, Michael McGrath t...
Published:
2005-09-06
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One of the most neglected areas of an enterprise is the warehouse. When errors occur here, the whole company is affected,
so it is crucial that good managers nurture the skills of warehouse employees. (...)
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... recently recognized for his achievements in the industry by Supply & Demand Chain
Executive and ... and WMS 101: A Complete Guide to Selecting, Implementing and ...
Published:
2006-04-28
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French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an $8.5 billion global consulting giant. (...)
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French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an...
Published:
1999-12-08
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Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward with “green” and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and even has a viable new product version
to offer Baan users. (...)
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Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward w...
Published:
2008-07-02
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It is all about a viable and innovative business value proposition, immaculate execution, low costs, and customer satisfaction,
and not about the company’s name or the nature of its operation (clicks vs. bricks) – should be the motto of the story of
the two pertinent giants Amazon and Kmart. (...)
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It is all about a viable and innovative business value proposition, immaculate execution, low costs, and customer satisfaction,
and not about the ...
Published:
2002-02-07
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Welcome to the customer experience. We all have them. Some are good, others bad. A variety of factors - the user interface
(UI), customer support, marketing messages, etc. - shape these experiences. All of these things collectively create our view
of a product, service or provider. (...)
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... The user interface is customizable and easily navigated." The Spex supply chain
management research ... focused ethic from atop his growing pile of books, CDs, and ...
Published:
2002-01-18
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Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact
of such a decision. (...)
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Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact
of such a decision.
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2002-04-09
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Take advantage of expertise about lean manufacturing. With all the discussion, books, Web sites, and other materials on the
topic of lean manufacturing, it’s hard to know which resources are credible—much less understand the mounds of information.
The first part of this series breaks down the defi (...)
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Take advantage of expertise about lean manufacturing. With all the discussion, books, Web sites, and other materials on the
topic of lean manufactu...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Once we cross the border of the enterprise, traditional enterprise-centric systems fail to provide visibility or a way to
understand and act, all in sync with our supply chain partners. This is why the delivery architecture of an application is
critical, especially for addressing multi-enterprise intera (...)
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Once we cross the border of the enterprise, traditional enterprise-centric systems fail to provide visibility or a way to
understand and act, all ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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When it comes to warehouse management systems (WMS), the stats are both shocking and thought-provoking. And although you
don't see these stats in the marketing brochures of WMS vendors, you need to think about them before you purchase a WMS. (...)
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... of fuel your organization and supply chain runs on ...
WebVan, Adidas, Nike, Builders Plumbing Supply, Toys "R ... business challenge is not
selecting and implementing ...
Published:
2006-09-22
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With a set of seemingly complementary products and via a strategy of focusing on customers, astute acquisitions of more complementary
software companies and a careful deployment of all resources around the world including product development, sales and customer
support, SoftBrands hopes to rise from the (...)
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With a set of seemingly complementary products and via a strategy of focusing on customers, astute acquisitions of more complementary
software com...
Published:
2002-09-30
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Over past two decades, ROI Systems has shown the commitment to deliver solid discrete manufacturing functionality and superior
customer support, with modest growth and cautious new technology introduction as a consequence. Owing to its slow growth,
ROI has achieved a small market presence in general and (...)
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Over past two decades, ROI Systems has shown the commitment to deliver solid discrete manufacturing functionality and superior
customer support, w...
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2000-06-22