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PeopleSoft has once again proven the naysayers wrong about its ability to sell supply chain management. Its Accelerated
Supply Chain Management offering bundles core e-business functionality into a scaled down package for the mid market, a segment
that not even SCM market leader i2 has conquered. (...)
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PeopleSoft has once again proven the naysayers wrong about its ability to sell supply chain management. Its Accelerated Supply
Chain Management o...
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2001-07-24
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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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The supply chain planning market will top $2.5 billion in 2000, driven in large part by the needs of Internet customer fulfillment. (...)
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The supply chain planning market will top $2.5 billion in 2000, driven in large part by the needs of Internet customer fulfillment.
Published:
2000-04-04
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Not many people know of WAM Systems, a privately held supply chain management vendor situated in a Philadelphia suburb.
Emboldened by growing interest and new venture capital, the company intends to make its presence known. (...)
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Not many people know of WAM Systems, a privately held supply chain management vendor situated in a Philadelphia suburb. Emboldened
by growing int...
Published:
2001-01-08
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SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software. (...)
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SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software.
Published:
2000-04-18
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With web-enabled technology, business intelligence, and supply chain management becoming integral parts of the manufacturing
environment, discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications today are not as they once were. Learn about the current
trends and how to select a discrete ERP system for yo (...)
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With web-enabled technology, business intelligence, and supply chain management becoming integral parts of the manufacturing
environment, discrete...
Published:
2009-05-29
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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 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:
Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning ones can help alleviate many of the challenges particular to the process manufacturers, especially in the
areas of product development and regulatory complian (...)
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Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning one...
Published:
2009-03-16
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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:
Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning ones can help alleviate many of the challenges particular to the process manufacturers, especially in the
areas of product development and regulatory complian (...)
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... As seen in such articles as Product Life Cycle ... products) are different
from their discrete counterparts ... PLM) and production or supply chain
operations challenges ...
Published:
2009-03-16
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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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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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Still warm from an August IPO, SynQuest finds its revenues growing to new heights while its bottom line remains submerged. (...)
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Still warm from an August IPO, SynQuest finds its revenues growing to new heights while its bottom line remains submerged.
Published:
2000-09-28
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SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Collaboration in Process' which is based on recognition that process manufacturers and distributors will
increasingly go to market as members of competing commerce (...)
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SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Coll...
Published:
2001-04-30
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Abstract:
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...
Published:
2000-06-22
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A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time
execution of planned production requirements. However, market ambiguity and functional overlap with enterprise resource planning
systems obscure what an MES can bring to an ente (...)
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A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time
execution of plann...
Published:
2008-03-07
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Abstract:
Great Plains informed us during its Convergence 2001 annual user conference about its initial strides into the discrete manufacturing
market. The following is our view of Great Plains’ odds of success in this particular endeavor. (...)
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Great Plains informed us during its Convergence 2001 annual user conference about its initial strides into the discrete manufacturing
market. The ...
Published:
2001-05-01
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Abstract:
Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity
for the software vendors who cater to the needs of customers in these industries. But these industries have some unique
requirements which are discussed throughout this article. S (...)
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Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity
for the software vendor...
Published:
2004-07-17
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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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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:
Lilly Software’s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its
strong offerings and efficient distribution model for its target niche. However, the future is not going to be quite so bright
unless the company overcomes serious challenges. (...)
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Lilly Software’s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its strong
offerings and effi...
Published:
2001-02-08
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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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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