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Abstract:
In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a "management
by exception" operations with no constraints or bottlenecks to worry about. But in reality manufacturing is all about managing
constraints. A lot of constraints! This article discus (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a "management
by exception" operation...
Published:
2004-07-24
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Abstract:
Learn about Infor S&OP 1.0 and follow a discussion between TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic and Infor’s SCM product
managers on the S&OP market. With the release of Infor S&OP 1.0, Infor dispels rumors that it’s not an aggressive product
innovator. Learn about the features and functions of Infor (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
Learn about Infor S&OP 1.0 and follow a discussion between TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic and Infor’s SCM product
managers on the S&OP mark...
Published:
2011-05-02
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Abstract:
The face of manufacturing is constantly changing. As enterprise resource planning (ERP) software evolves and more organizations
continue to use ERP solutions, they must find a way to avoid ERP’s “tunnel vision” syndrome as manufacturing continues to
grow globally. (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
The face of manufacturing is constantly changing. As enterprise resource planning (ERP) software evolves and more organizations
continue to use ER...
Published:
2009-07-29
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
... hand if your company assembles products from many component parts, you’ll require discrete
manufacturing functionality. In his article, Process Manufacturing ...
Published:
2007-11-12
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
Excerpt related to
scm article for discrete manufacturing:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces;
and provides cautions and caveats. (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces;
and provides caution...
Published:
2005-09-03
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
... the repetitive, process, and discrete manufacturing industries (the
... supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship ... too (see my
recent article), would you ...
Published:
2011-03-14
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Abstract:
What has QAD, a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies, been up to lately? TEC principal
analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reconnects with QAD and looks at how the company has leveraged strategic channels, highly scalable
solutions, and technology partnerships to address th (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
What has QAD, a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies, been up to lately? TEC principal
analyst PJ Jako...
Published:
2011-11-24
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Excerpt related to
scm article for discrete manufacturing:
... In the TEC article What Makes Process Process?, Olin ... start with
a discrete ERP or SCM product and ... when organizations attempt to shoehorn
discrete ERP software ...
Published:
2012-01-30
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Abstract:
Kinaxis Inc. is answering the needs of global manufacturers by delivering an on-demand response management service. These
services are designed to help manufacturers drive quick responses to ever-changing global supply chains and fulfillment networks. (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
Kinaxis Inc. is answering the needs of global manufacturers by delivering an on-demand response management service. These
services are designed to...
Published:
2008-03-19
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Abstract:
Supply chains are very complex, as is discrete manufacturing and the software that addresses its needs. To ease the complexities,
service level agreements are developed so that all parties involved remain on the same page and product delivery is facilitated. (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
Supply chains are very complex, as is discrete manufacturing and the software that addresses its needs. To ease the complexities,
service level ag...
Published:
2008-09-01
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
... his recent article on ERP solutions for “mixed-mode” manufacturers, summed up some of
the differences nicely: “[In general,] discrete manufacturing uses ...
Published:
2008-03-14
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
... sector, see TEC’s recent article “Retailers, Consumers ... tie back
into a broader SCM vision and ... of these areas (eg, complex discrete
manufacturing) prior to ...
Published:
2009-10-12
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Abstract:
Advanced planning and optimization makes supply chain systems cost effective. It is the brain of the supply chain because
it works on top of all other software tools that plan, monitor, and control supply chain activities and control them. (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
Advanced planning and optimization makes supply chain systems cost effective. It is the brain of the supply chain because
it works on top of all o...
Published:
2005-08-20
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Abstract:
SCT Corporation is selling its Process Manufacturing and Distribution Solutions Division to two California-based investors.
SCT is thus joining the fray of companies taking the divestiture route to profitablility, a prominent recent example being
CA's sell-off of its interBiz division. (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
SCT Corporation is selling its Process Manufacturing and Distribution Solutions Division to two California-based investors.
SCT is thus joining t...
Published:
2002-05-02
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Abstract:
Since a 'one-size-fits-all' product is still not quite a viable possibility, almost every product can win provided a certain
set of requirements. The Catch 22 for both buyers and vendors/VARs is to pinpoint the right opportunity in this ongoing 'dating
game'. An RFP/RFI selection process can streamline (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
... In Part 1 of this article it was suggested that an effective RFI/RFP ...
Tier 2, mid-market ERP vendors that are part of TEC's Discrete Manufacturing ERP Knowledge
...
Published:
2002-03-06
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
... To Aleksey Osintsev: Good article, but I would like to remind of two things ...
1- Discrete Mfg is the simplest between the manufacturing types, where the ...
Published:
2010-08-26
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Abstract:
SSA Global seems to be doing some proper thinking while continuing to acquire new software companies. Recent unification
of its broadening collection of supply chain management (SCM) solutions under the SSA SCM brand and formation of a specialized
Strategic Solutions division--which also includes other e (...)
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scm article for discrete manufacturing:
SSA Global seems to be doing some proper thinking while continuing to acquire new software companies. Recent unification of
its broadening collect...
Published:
2004-09-15
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Excerpt related to
scm article for discrete manufacturing:
... to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing. ... is currently
called Infor ERP Discrete iEnterprise (and ... vendor (see the most recent article
on the ...
Published:
2011-12-27