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Most business software system changes falter--if not fail--because of only a few root causes. Data quality is one of these
root causes. The cost of high data quality is low, and the short- and long-term benefits are great. (...)
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The MMOG was a self-assessment process developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) to provide consistent methodology
for evaluating supplier performance, identifying weaknesses, and focusing improvement efforts. The Global MMOG/LE incorporates
the Odette Logistics Evaluation (OLE), developed (...)
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2010-03-11
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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 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
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Published:
2005-08-08
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Manufacturers must constantly address how to increase customer satisfaction, identify supply chain issues before they become
problems, and lower production costs. In this podcast, Lyndsay Wise and Robert Abate discuss the benefits business intelligence
provides to help address these topics. (...)
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Manufacturers must constantly address how to increase customer satisfaction, identify supply chain issues before they become
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2007-08-08
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To improve supply chain operations with a fresh look and new ideas, Harris Tea worked with a consulting firm, Supply Chain
Consultants. The objective was to optimize the entire supply chain, not just the pieces. (...)
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To improve supply chain operations with a fresh look and new ideas, Harris Tea worked with a consulting firm, Supply Chain
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Published:
2006-05-19
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Intentia remains solid, with a broad product portfolio footprint and a slight increase in revenue, despite vacillating financial
results. The company still needs to do a much better marketing job to achieve stronger global brand recognition well beyond
its esoteric industries/geographies stronghold pocke (...)
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Intentia remains solid, with a broad product portfolio footprint and a slight increase in revenue, despite vacillating financial
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Published:
2002-07-15
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From point-and-click ordering using Web-based catalogs of individual suppliers, to marketplaces that bring together in one
place the products or services offered by multiple suppliers, to live auctions that determine the lowest-price bidder — there
is a wide range of new e-procurement methods and tools (...)
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materials consulting:
From point-and-click ordering using Web-based catalogs of individual suppliers, to marketplaces that bring together in one
place the products or s...
Published:
2001-02-26
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Abstract:
Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production
capacity for calculating quantities of raw material and work in progress (WIP) requirements or infinite quantities of raw
and WIP materials for calculating production capacity. There a (...)
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materials consulting:
Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production capacity
for calculating ...
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2004-10-12
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Walker Interactive is putting itself through a transformation. Its goal is to bring integrated eBusiness to its very demanding
customers. (...)
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Walker Interactive is putting itself through a transformation. Its goal is to bring integrated eBusiness to its very demanding
customers.
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2000-10-10
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Order Forecast Collaboration: Benefits for the Entire Demand Chain. Find IT Reports, Case Studies, and Other Resources Associated
with Benefits for the Entire Demand Chain. When raw materials providers, manufacturers, and retailers work together to calculate
future order needs, they can all act on the bes (...)
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Order Forecast Collaboration: Benefits for the Entire Demand Chain. Find IT Reports, Case Studies, and Other Resources Associated
with Benefits for...
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2010-03-11
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The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus on arguably growing e-sourcing/spend management opportunities. The companies have quite complementary product
offerings, industries of focus, and excellent cus (...)
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materials consulting:
The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus ...
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2003-11-19
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materials consulting:
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2010-09-01
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2011-12-20
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While the race for the pole position in the still evolving, moving-target PLM market started several years ago, it has been
quite accelerated by Agile Software's fourth acquisition in 2003. Particularly with the most recent Agile-Eigner announcement,
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materials consulting:
While the race for the pole position in the still evolving, moving-target PLM market started several years ago, it has been
quite accelerated by A...
Published:
2003-10-22
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Abstract:
In the past year the traditional consulting houses have executed major initiatives to counter the challenges of the pure
play and fringe market invaders. Being big doesn't mean being slow, as these Behemoths have demonstrated – once they tuned
in to the new market realities. (...)
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materials consulting:
In the past year the traditional consulting houses have executed major initiatives to counter the challenges of the pure play
and fringe market in...
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2000-06-02
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materials consulting:
... Symphony’s strategic consulting services and in-depth training workshops on advanced
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2008-06-25
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Abstract:
SAP has been delivering on its chemicals industry strategy by expanding its capabilities for manufacturing and supply chain
management, broadening its composite package applications in areas such as emissions management, pricing management, and manufacturing
dashboards, and focusing on mid-market compani (...)
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materials consulting:
SAP has been delivering on its chemicals industry strategy by expanding its capabilities for manufacturing and supply chain
management, broadening...
Published:
2006-05-31
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Abstract:
Because product lifecycle management (PLM) offers a host of benefits to manufacturers, it has become one of the fastest growing
categories of enterprise applications. But a PLM system needs to work hand-in-hand with an enterprise resource planning system,
so how can an organization integrate these two e (...)
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materials consulting:
Because product lifecycle management (PLM) offers a host of benefits to manufacturers, it has become one of the fastest growing
categories of ente...
Published:
2008-09-05
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Abstract:
The Benefits of Next-Generation ERP. Download Guide on the Next-Generation ERP. Rapid changes in the market and in customer
needs mean small to medium businesses (SMBs) must work harder to stay competitive. Setting and achieving goals in this economic
environment is increasingly difficult. Upgrading to a (...)
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The Benefits of Next-Generation ERP. Download Guide on the Next-Generation ERP. Rapid changes in the market and in customer
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
To assure flexibility and lasting value, information system designs and product selection must be guided by an architectural
plan for infrastructure and applications systems. The Art of architecture design is in extracting business requirements;
the Science is translating them into technology solutions. (...)
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... the scientific aspects of space design, light management, materials and construction
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Published:
2002-06-03