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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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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:
Manufacturers previously tracked suppliers and their deliveries of goods in a predictable method that often resulted in errors.
For small to midsized suppliers eager to adopt more efficient communications with customers but lacking access to an EDI-compliant
system, supplier portals are an alternative co (...)
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Supplier Portals: Insight into an Efficient Supply Chain. ... See how supplier
portals add increased efficiency, quality, and transparency to the supply chain. ...
Published:
2011-04-04
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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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supply chain 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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... 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:
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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supply chain 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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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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supply chain 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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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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supply chain 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:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators and customers to document their impact on the environment, including not only the simple carbon footprint,
but other gas emissions, discharges to waterways, lan (...)
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supply chain article for discrete manufacturing:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators a...
Published:
2010-04-19
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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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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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supply chain article for discrete manufacturing:
... the repetitive, process, and discrete manufacturing industries (the
... monitoring, quality control, supply chain management (SCM ...
see my recent article), would you ...
Published:
2011-03-14
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Abstract:
As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that
are more critical than others. This article explores th (...)
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supply chain article for discrete manufacturing:
As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and pack...
Published:
2004-05-26
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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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supply chain 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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supply chain 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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supply chain article for discrete manufacturing:
... In his article Process Manufacturing Software: A Primer, TEC author
Joe Strub explains the difference between process and discrete manufacturing with an example
...
Published:
2012-01-30
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... Many large discrete manufacturing companies with complex supply
... vendor ICON as SAP Supply Chain Response Management ...
TEC’s upcoming article entitled “SAP ...
Published:
2012-02-21
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Abstract:
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities. (...)
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supply chain article for discrete manufacturing:
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufac...
Published:
2009-09-07
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Abstract:
This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service
strategies and decision-support tools to address th (...)
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supply chain article for discrete manufacturing:
This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision h...
Published:
2004-06-22
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supply chain article for discrete manufacturing:
... for Oracle editions: Discrete Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing
... me” days, TAKE Supply Chain received the ... expediting
controls, first article inspection, and ...
Published:
2011-05-23
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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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supply chain 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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supply chain article for discrete manufacturing:
... In an earlier article published by TEC, Getting ... the problems encountered
when a discrete ERP solution ... of global competition, demand-driven supply
chains, and ...
Published:
2008-09-09