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Abstract:
The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not have the economies
of scale of large companies, their business case could end up being more positive since they typically do not face the “innovator’s
dilemma” of an established barcode infrastruct (...)
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The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not
have the economies of scale of large compani...
Published:
2005-03-10
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Abstract:
Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this
upward push from the SCE vendors, enterprise resource planning vendors are now pushing downward and including SCE modules
within their solutions. (...)
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Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this
upward push from the SCE...
Published:
2009-03-25
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. Read
on to find out why running with a pair of scissors is not t (...)
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The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-06
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Abstract:
With co-founder McVaney once again at the helm, J. D. Edwards flexed its new supply chain management capabilities at FOCUS
2000 in Denver. (...)
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With co-founder McVaney once again at the helm, JD Edwards flexed its new supply chain management capabilities at FOCUS 2000
in Denver.
Published:
2000-07-07
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Abstract:
From how to price and promote products to how to optimize profits, JDA Portfolio tries to create that perfect "moment of
truth"--when the right consumer product at the right price is at the right place and at the right time. Yet, the portfolio
rounding out process has to continue in earnest, especially a (...)
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From how to price and promote products to how to optimize profits, JDA Portfolio tries to create that perfect "moment
of truth"--when the right co...
Published:
2004-12-27
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Abstract:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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Abstract:
ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's own
system) and include collaborative SRM and PLM capabilities and links to CRM systems. JDA and others must simplify their integration
framework strategies and JDA must focus on data s (...)
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ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's
own system) and include co...
Published:
2005-01-03
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Abstract:
Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the results were based on the latest request for information (RFI) supplied to us by the vendors, and
all priorities were assigned by the client. (...)
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Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the ...
Published:
2008-03-10
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Abstract:
Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of
lost customer sales, pointed at their corporate heads. This article looks at a company that chose to get in front of the technology
curve before the information highway passed it by. (...)
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Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of
lost customer sales, poi...
Published:
2005-03-08
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Abstract:
This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use. Find out what TEC
learned as a result of the selection engagement. (...)
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This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering...
Published:
2001-11-21
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Abstract:
In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer having limited power to increase or maintain prices. The only real variable the manufacturer does control
is cost. (...)
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In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer havin...
Published:
2006-11-01
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Abstract:
Two sections of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) have major implications for supply chain management. Yet enterprises can meet
the challenges created by SOX more easily by using software tools developed to simplify the processes for compliance with
this law. (...)
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Two sections of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) have major implications for supply chain management. Yet enterprises can meet
the challenges created ...
Published:
2007-02-23
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Abstract:
With its new business model, JDA plans to build upon the broadening collective JDA Portfolio product lines to enable its
customers to achieve a new level of operational excellence. (...)
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With its new business model, JDA plans to build upon the broadening collective JDA Portfolio product lines to enable its customers
to achieve a ne...
Published:
2004-12-29
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Abstract:
A four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into the organization. Start small and feel
your way, but think and plan for bigger opportunities. The benefits are gained and eventually the technology would be deployed
throughout all of the manufacturing and distribution f (...)
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supply chain management case study for extraction industry:
A four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into the organization. Start small and feel
your way, but think an...
Published:
2005-03-09
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Abstract:
Given the competition for retail customers and wholesale orders is intense, retailers, including software vendors, must be
able to meet consumer demand quickly, accurately and at the most competitive price. Despite its failed QRS acquisition, which
promised to expand JDA's retail demand chain optimizatio (...)
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supply chain management case study for extraction industry:
Given the competition for retail customers and wholesale orders is intense, retailers, including software vendors, must be
able to meet consumer d...
Published:
2004-12-31
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Abstract:
The unveiled product set, JDA Portfolio 2004.1 should help retailers and their suppliers optimally plan and execute the selection,
quantification, assortment, procurement and placement of finished goods at the point of sale (POS). (...)
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supply chain management case study for extraction industry:
The unveiled product set, JDA Portfolio 2004.1 should help retailers and their suppliers optimally plan and execute the selection,
quantification,...
Published:
2004-12-28
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. The
product segmentation in the fashion industry brings into pla (...)
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supply chain management case study for extraction industry:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-05
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Abstract:
Intentia's Movex provides ample tools to respond to the trends and challenges of the fashion industry. While Intentia needs
to continue to work to get its financial house in order, based on its functions and features Movex deserves to be on anyone's
short list of vendors able to competently compete in th (...)
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Intentia's Movex provides ample tools to respond to the trends and challenges of the fashion industry. While Intentia
needs to continue to work to...
Published:
2004-10-07
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Abstract:
Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements.
Research has indicated that solutions are priced in a large range from tens of thousands of Dollars to millions of Dollars.
In this niche market sector, price is definitely not an ind (...)
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Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements. Research
has indicated th...
Published:
2003-04-07
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Abstract:
I'm Larry Blitz, editor of Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC) Vendor Showdown series. Welcome to our latest: ERP - Distribution
Showdown. You’ll notice this one has a broader focus than Showdowns we’ve done in the past. Again we’ll be comparing three
vendor solutions head-to-head, but not just (...)
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supply chain management case study for extraction industry:
I'm Larry Blitz, editor of Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC) Vendor Showdown series. Welcome to our latest: ERP - Distribution
Showdown. You’ll...
Published:
2008-05-23