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The quintessential business challenge is to minimize downtime on assets while minimizing the cost of spare and replacement
parts inventory. To meet these challenges, heavy investments have been made in extensive spare ad replacement parts networks. (...)
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The quintessential business challenge is to minimize downtime on assets while minimizing the cost of spare and replacement
parts inventory. To mee...
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2005-07-30
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
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2001-07-18
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This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service
strategies and decision-support tools to address th (...)
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This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision h...
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2004-06-22
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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...
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2005-08-20
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For the past few weeks, all eyes (and hearts) have been on the devastation caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami. What is needed
in a disaster like this is an "Instant Supply Chain"--ultra-rapid creation of a distribution network with coordination between
the many decentralized players. To meet these chall (...)
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For the past few weeks, all eyes (and hearts) have been on the devastation caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami. What is needed
in a disaster like ...
Published:
2005-01-28
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High-level strategic decisions often have multiple, cascading cost impacts. The reaction of the costs to changes in the
supply chain system is not predictable in a simple relationship that is based on current standard costs, because strategic
changes often involve step changes in costs that alter the ba (...)
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High-level strategic decisions often have multiple, cascading cost impacts. The reaction of the costs to changes in the supply
chain system is no...
Published:
2003-07-22
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This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority
for your organization. This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features
are a high priority for your organization. Learn ab (...)
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This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority
for your organization...
Published:
2010-05-04
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In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising fuel costs and increased international trade, supply chain management software can help ETO organizations
get—and stay—ahead of the competition. (...)
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In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising f...
Published:
2008-07-18
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-18
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... Appointment Scheduling, Yard Management, and Carrier Management. ...
were mentioned in my earlier article, the Manhattan ... locations or sharing supply
chain KPI’s. ...
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2011-03-07
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... Appointment Scheduling, Yard Management, and Carrier Management. ...
were mentioned in my earlier article, the Manhattan ... locations or sharing supply
chain KPI’s. ...
Published:
2011-03-07
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely
repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerin...
Published:
2005-08-02
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Learn about Infor S&OP 1.0 and follow a discussion between TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic and Infor’s SCM product
managers on the S&OP market. With the release of Infor S&OP 1.0, Infor dispels rumors that it’s not an aggressive product
innovator. Learn about the features and functions of Infor (...)
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Learn about Infor S&OP 1.0 and follow a discussion between TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic and Infor’s SCM product
managers on the S&OP mark...
Published:
2011-05-02
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We got many letters for more ideas and details, so we are doing a more in-depth series for supply chain software leaders.
In this article we will discuss the issue of completing the whole transaction—the complete solution—which is key to continued
revenue growth. (...)
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We got many letters for more ideas and details, so we are doing a more in-depth series for supply chain software leaders.
In this article we will ...
Published:
2004-03-18
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Supplier Logistics Management is leveraging technology and supplier relationships to gain competitive advantage. (...)
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Supplier Logistics Management is leveraging technology and supplier relationships to gain competitive advantage.
Published:
2002-01-22
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April 2011 saw the merger of Epicor and Activant Solutions to create a global leader in business software solutions. TEC
principal analyst P. J. Jakovljevic sits down with CMO John Hiraoka to discuss the opportunities and challenges created by
the merger and the potential synergy of the combined company, (...)
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April 2011 saw the merger of Epicor and Activant Solutions to create a global leader in business software solutions. TEC principal
analyst PJJ.
Published:
2011-11-18
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Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By
understanding the basics of DDSN, and through selective implementation, SMBs can experience the agility, adaptability, and
alignment of DDSN. (...)
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Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By understanding
the basics ...
Published:
2005-10-10
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. Process industries (chemicals, food and beverage, oil and gas, etc.) face rising manufacturing and
logistics costs. And they’re finding that the old strategi (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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When it comes to warehouse management systems (WMS), the stats are both shocking and thought-provoking. And although you
don't see these stats in the marketing brochures of WMS vendors, you need to think about them before you purchase a WMS. (...)
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... the numbers associated with warehouse management systems (WMS ... directly
to why you're reading this article. ... your distribution center or your supply
chain is so ...
Published:
2006-09-22
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If the key financial metrics for creating corporate value relate to costs, capital charges and consumption, and profitability,
then the corporate capabilities or competencies required to drive those metrics must include controlling supply chain costs,
managing supply chain cycle time, and optimizing resp (...)
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If the key financial metrics for creating corporate value relate to costs, capital charges and consumption, and profitability,
then the corporate ...
Published:
2002-11-12