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Abstract:
Cincom's latest product release covers many new bases, is architecturally adequate and remains a well-attuned offering for
ETO and MRO enterprises. While it is a competitive product that will create buzz in its markets, the road to success is by
no means guaranteed. (...)
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... The product configurator and interactive selling tool support customer acquisition ...
On the other hand, Cincom's Priority covers many smaller enterprises' needs ...
Published:
2002-05-24
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Abstract:
RedPrairie provides best-of-breed supply chain execution, workforce, and all-channel retail solutions designed to streamline
and expedite the flow of goods from raw materials into the hands of the consumer. In this article, TEC senior analyst P.J.
Jakovljevic describes how the company has positioned itse (...)
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RedPrairie provides best-of-breed supply chain execution, workforce, and all-channel retail solutions designed to streamline
and expedite the flow...
Published:
2011-12-29
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Abstract:
Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer
has to ensure that every order taken, is profitable. This article focuses on the issues related to order delivery date promising
in view of profitability of orders to the man (...)
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Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer
has to ensure t...
Published:
2005-11-24
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Abstract:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. In the process manufacturing environment, this software can help manufacturers deal with complex manufacturing
processes and increase overall customer satisfact (...)
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As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. I...
Published:
2008-12-24
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Abstract:
TEC analyst P.J. Jakovljevic and Kinaxis expert Trevor Miles discuss the evolution of S&OP and its role in ever-changing supply
chains. Read more. Today’s businesses must be able to swiftly respond to the constant changes emerging across their global
global supply chains and fulfillment networks to impr (...)
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TEC analyst PJ Jakovljevic and Kinaxis expert Trevor Miles discuss the evolution of S&OP and its role in ever-changing
supply chains. Read more. ...
Published:
2011-03-03
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Abstract:
Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which
does not work in some manufacturing environments. (...)
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Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which does
not work in some man...
Published:
2005-08-08
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Abstract:
For many manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a mishmash of disparate back-office business applications, Sterling
Commerce, a traditional integration and communication provider, has recently unveiled a package designed to automate web-based
commerce all the way from order capture to fulfillment (...)
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For many manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a mishmash of disparate back-office business applications, Sterling
Commerce, a traditiona...
Published:
2009-07-24
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Abstract:
Relying on drop-shipping (sometimes called "virtual inventory") is neither as easy nor as profitable as it may appear to
be. Nothing has hurt the adoption of multichannel shopping more than orders which are delayed—or even cancelled—because of
stock-outs. (...)
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Relying on drop-shipping (sometimes called "virtual inventory") is neither as easy nor as profitable as it may appear
to be. Nothing has hurt the ...
Published:
2006-08-21
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Abstract:
As the number of dot-com’s dwindles, we see some examples of highly focused exchanges and hosted applications with growth
and a path towards profitability. Logistics.com is an example of one such company. (...)
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As the number of dot-com’s dwindles, we see some examples of highly focused exchanges and hosted applications with growth
and a path towards profi...
Published:
2001-10-25
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Abstract:
To continue to expand beyond its European roots and succeed in other markets, Intentia must continue to focus on marketing
and sales, both direct and indirect, engaging a number of resellers and executing an aggressive, enticing marketing program,
although not at the expense of profit margins. (...)
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To continue to expand beyond its European roots and succeed in other markets, Intentia must continue to focus on marketing
and sales, both direct ...
Published:
2002-07-16
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Abstract:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there are other vendors offering Q2O as a service, BigMachines product is arguably more flexible, as high
tech manufacturers may be noting. (...)
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hand tool manufacturer:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there...
Published:
2008-08-22
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Abstract:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there are other vendors offering Q2O as a service, BigMachines product is arguably more flexible, as high
tech manufacturers may be noting. (...)
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hand tool manufacturer:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there...
Published:
2008-08-22
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Abstract:
While the WMS market is expected to continue to grow modestly and faster than the market for many other applications, it
appears the WMS add-on solution, customer order fulfillment process management, will experience much higher growth. (...)
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While the WMS market is expected to continue to grow modestly and faster than the market for many other applications, it appears
the WMS add-on so...
Published:
2003-11-14
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Abstract:
The nature of the organized retailing market in India may present challenges for software providers, but the opportunity
to tap into and benefit from this market's huge (and growing) potential can yield sizable returns for supply chain management
software vendors. (...)
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hand tool manufacturer:
The nature of the organized retailing market in India may present challenges for software providers, but the opportunity to
tap into and benefit f...
Published:
2009-07-27
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Abstract:
By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts may become more accurate. You can make an assumption on how much improvement might be possible.
This part discusses the challenge of performing the data anal (...)
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By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts...
Published:
2001-07-17
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Abstract:
Because the supply chains of most manufacturers have become complex, global networks, managing these systems requires enterprise
applications that enable collaboration, visibility, demand-sensing, and quick response to unplanned and unexpected events.
But from where will such solutions come? (...)
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Because the supply chains of most manufacturers have become complex, global networks, managing these systems requires enterprise
applications that...
Published:
2008-03-17
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Abstract:
Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options for supply contracts. Managers who buy energy need to have more information about projected operational
energy demand in order to get the best energy prices. T (...)
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hand tool manufacturer:
Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options fo...
Published:
2002-08-09
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Abstract:
For the past 25 years, McHugh Software has quietly plied the supply chain execution trade. Its new DigitaLogistix suite
successfully marries traditional and next-generation applications, giving the company a reason to shout. (...)
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hand tool manufacturer:
For the past 25 years, McHugh Software has quietly plied the supply chain execution trade. Its new DigitaLogistix suite successfully
marries trad...
Published:
2001-05-04
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Abstract:
Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options for supply contracts. Managers who buy energy need to have more information about projected operational
energy demand in order to get the best energy prices. T (...)
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hand tool manufacturer:
Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options fo...
Published:
2002-08-09
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Abstract:
A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop database application. Find out what's Andersen's take on vendor compliance programs. (...)
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A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop d...
Published:
2001-12-08