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As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business for
approximately $370 million in cash. The deal will let Compaq re-engineer its supply chain, while cutting off indirect rivals
Hewlett-Packard and IBM from a major distributor. (...)
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As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business
for approximately $370 mil...
Published:
2000-01-21
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Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain: Inbound Logistics.Reports and Other Software Program to Use In Your Complex System
for Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain. One of the most neglected areas of the manufacturing and retail supply chain is
the inbound logistics segment. Following best practices and c (...)
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Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain: Inbound Logistics.Reports and Other Software Program to Use In Your Complex System
for Driving Costs Out of ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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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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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing
process optimization, to satisfy this need. (...)
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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to...
Published:
2006-01-31
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When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel industry as a whole. The combined solution offering will address APS, MES, SCM, and more. (...)
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When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel...
Published:
2009-11-25
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Abstract:
The European Union’s WEEE Directive requires electronics manufacturers of member states to manage and pay for electrical
and electronics waste recycling. Yet some prospective business service providers are waiting for the legislation and market
to mature before offering their solutions. (...)
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The European Union’s WEEE Directive requires electronics manufacturers of member states to manage and pay for electrical and
electronics waste rec...
Published:
2009-03-20
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply
chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts. (...)
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain
management (SCM) of...
Published:
2005-07-28
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) company. Adjusting to a different type of supply chain application, gaining profitability, and maintaining
high levels of customer care are some challenges faci (...)
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) c...
Published:
2005-09-01
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While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should
benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market. (...)
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While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities
should benefit users, a lot ...
Published:
2003-12-01
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Abstract:
Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) company. Adjusting to a different type of supply chain application, gaining profitability, and maintaining
high levels of customer care are some challenges faci (...)
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supply chain help for iron production:
Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) c...
Published:
2005-09-01
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Provia's approach to radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance was to offer a bolt-on or drop-in product that works
in conjunction with a company's existing logistics transactional software solution and process flows. This should put the
suppliers back into control of prioritizing their IT project (...)
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Provia's approach to radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance was to offer a bolt-on or drop-in product that works
in conjunction with a c...
Published:
2004-08-12
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... self-sufficient enterprise, Ford even owned iron ore mines ... back-end
(upstream) of the supply chain, they are ... applications do you think
can help these companies ...
Published:
2009-03-30
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QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" functionality for larger companies, although the system supports multiple currencies and global tax management,
and it is tailored to financial practices and r (...)
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QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" ...
Published:
2003-09-24
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The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia,
which certainly still continues to differentiate its value proposition despite its smaller stature and quieter nature compared
to most of its adversaries. Most recently, it would be (...)
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The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia,
which certainly still ...
Published:
2004-08-11
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The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed
to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity. (...)
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The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume th...
Published:
2004-08-03
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E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise resource planning vendors with extensive e-commerce initiatives, development staffs, and renewed interest
in PLM, are as likely to lead the way. (...)
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E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-10-21
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Trying to stake its claim on the rapidly-growing enterprise storage market, Hewlett-Packard announced the formation of its
new Storage Organization, while unveiling products it hopes will give it a credible presence in the Network-Attached Storage
market. (...)
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Trying to stake its claim on the rapidly-growing enterprise storage market, Hewlett-Packard announced the formation of its
new Storage Organizatio...
Published:
2000-04-13
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Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the complex formula management and planning requirements of process manufacturers, however, the vendor needs
to resolve knowledge and experience issues with the exis (...)
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Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the co...
Published:
2003-05-31
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Abstract:
A recent survey of chief executive officers has found that growth is again the number one priority, overtaking cost-cutting
as their previous top concern. Can enterprise application providers to take advantage of this new focus? (...)
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A recent survey of chief executive officers has found that growth is again the number one priority, overtaking cost-cutting
as their previous top ...
Published:
2005-04-21
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Abstract:
Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails,
will help organizations deal with compliance regulations and potential litigation. (...)
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Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails,
will help organizati...
Published:
2009-03-27