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Abstract:
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...
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2009-11-25
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Abstract:
Manufacturing processes for an integrated steel plant typically encompass three distinct types of manufacturing: flow manufacturing,
process manufacturing, and mill manufacturing, meaning that such a plant is effectively a mixed-mode manufacturer. Software
systems for these manufacturers' diverse needs a (...)
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... An integrated steel plant consumes huge quantities ... controlled using
a manufacturing management software that ... many areas related to supply
chain management (SCM ...
Published:
2008-09-10
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Abstract:
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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supply chain management articles for steel production:
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:
Baan, once a leading global provider of ERP software hopes its adoptive parent, Invensys, will put it back on the enterprise
software applications map. However, we believe Baan’s path to full recovery will be quite thorny. Part 1 discusses Baan’s
history and where it is headed under Invensys. (...)
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Baan, once a leading global provider of ERP software hopes its adoptive parent, Invensys, will put it back on the enterprise
software applications...
Published:
2000-11-29
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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:
Today, global manufacturers have all but abandoned traditional vertical supply chain management to adopt the more flexible
horizontal and virtual supply chain concepts. But in changing their business model, they have given up a fair amount of control
over their supply chain processes. (...)
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supply chain management articles for steel production:
Today, global manufacturers have all but abandoned traditional vertical supply chain management to adopt the more flexible
horizontal and virtual ...
Published:
2009-08-10
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Abstract:
Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer
has to ensure that every order taken, is profitable. This article focuses on the issues related to order delivery date promising
in view of profitability of orders to the man (...)
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supply chain management articles for steel production:
Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer
has to ensure t...
Published:
2005-11-24
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Abstract:
Despite impressive product depth and breadth (for instance, customer relationship management [CRM], workflow, traceability,
and quality management are provided natively), Strategic Systems International (SSI) has longstanding partnerships with several
best-of-breed specialists. (...)
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Despite impressive product depth and breadth (for instance, customer relationship management [CRM], workflow, traceability,
and quality management...
Published:
2006-07-27
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... range of requirements, from financials to the supply chain, but when
... Below are links to a few articles and blog ... support and about how
to get management buy-in ...
Published:
2009-08-11
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Abstract:
If service parts and service personnel management are well managed, manufacturers can significantly improve their profits
from service operations. This will lead in turn to significant overall profit margins. (...)
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If service parts and service personnel management are well managed, manufacturers can significantly improve their profits
from service operations....
Published:
2006-08-15
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Abstract:
Companies can get the latest on supply chain management trends—from inventory management, forecasting, and sales and operations
planning—at the annual APICS Conference and Expo’s seminars and presentations. A summary of the 2009 expo explains what you
might have missed. (...)
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Companies can get the latest on supply chain management trends—from inventory management, forecasting, and sales and operations
planning—at the an...
Published:
2009-10-28
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Abstract:
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
results. The comp...
Published:
2002-07-15
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Abstract:
Intentia's Movex solution for the food and beverage industries has been highly regarded in Europe and the Pacific Rim. Now,
Intentia is ready to gain foothold in North America. Read on to discover why this software for the process manufacturing industries
should be on every food and beverage prospect’s (...)
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Intentia's Movex solution for the food and beverage industries has been highly regarded in Europe and the Pacific Rim.
Now, Intentia is ready to g...
Published:
2004-02-02
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Abstract:
If you run one hundred batches, some will be great, some will be terrible. But what causes some to be great and some to be
terrible? Knowing the answer to that question can mean no more terrible batches, many more great ones, and making more money. (...)
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... Experienced production people will give us some reasons, as their experience reveals
a correlation between what goes into the batch and what comes out. ...
Published:
2004-08-30
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Abstract:
Customers and the marketplace may have forgotten who Marcam is and what it stands for. The new owner must, for that reason,
communicate its successes and strategy to the marketplace, and aggressively invest in customer satisfaction, marketing, and
sales. (...)
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... applications, the pure play supply chain management
(SCM) competition ... of product lifecycle management (PLM), BI ... level
solutions or production oriented process ...
Published:
2004-10-20
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Abstract:
During the last two decades, many of the old vertically integrated enterprise/empires have splintered into numerous core-competency-focused
firms, loosely bound into the so-called virtual extended enterprises. (...)
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During the last two decades, many of the old vertically integrated enterprise/empires have splintered into numerous core-competency-focused
firms,...
Published:
2004-02-12
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Abstract:
Like many of its peers, Symix Systems, one of the leading mid-market enterprise applications vendors, has been making a big
push into the e-commerce market. A new Symix subsidiary called Frontstep, which was formed in January 2000, has been actively
rounding out its e-business product and strategic consu (...)
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Like many of its peers, Symix Systems, one of the leading mid-market enterprise applications vendors, has been making a big
push into the e-commer...
Published:
2000-10-25
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Abstract:
Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer
has to ensure that every order taken, is profitable. This article focuses on the issues related to order delivery date promising
in view of profitability of orders to the man (...)
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supply chain management articles for steel production:
Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer
has to ensure t...
Published:
2005-11-24
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Abstract:
Intentia hopes it is entering a new growth phase, with a new product portfolio and a rapid increase in license revenue. The
company finally seems determined to expand concurrently with achieving profitability. (...)
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Intentia hopes it is entering a new growth phase, with a new product portfolio and a rapid increase in license revenue. The
company finally seems ...
Published:
2000-11-22
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Abstract:
To continue to expand beyond its European roots and succeed in other markets, Intentia must continue to focus on marketing
and sales, both direct and indirect, engaging a number of resellers and executing an aggressive, enticing marketing program,
although not at the expense of profit margins. (...)
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To continue to expand beyond its European roots and succeed in other markets, Intentia must continue to focus on marketing
and sales, both direct ...
Published:
2002-07-16