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Abstract:
Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcomes—procure performance rather than parts and people. It requires total business process reorientation
from services and maintenance through procurement techn (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcom...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve
to support near real time, collaborative business models. This is especially prudent at the plant-level. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve
to support near real tim...
Published:
2005-11-21
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Abstract:
Information technology infrastructure takes a back seat to applications investments for lack of a cost justification method.
However, the infrastructure systems are breaking down in public; bringing significant attention to an issue that has been
set aside far too long. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
... storage systems upon which business applications such ...
management, project-control, systems development, and ... are employed by the information
technology personnel ...
Published:
2000-04-03
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Abstract:
Third-party logistic (3PL) providers are under pressure to keep costs low, expand services and capitalize on evolving supply
chain management technology. As customers are becoming more discerning, 3PLs can leverage service oriented architecture to
meet customer needs. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
Third-party logistic (3PL) providers are under pressure to keep costs low, expand services and capitalize on evolving supply
chain management tech...
Published:
2005-10-03
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Abstract:
Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) business models and information systems originated in the 1970s and 1980s, an inflationary
period. They addressed business priorities that were strongly influenced by inflation. Many manufacturers are now confronting
worldwide price stability, or even deflationary pres (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
... search engines and business-to-business electronic commerce ...
to solicit and extract the right information at top ... The importance of forecasting systems
for short ...
Published:
2000-06-29
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Abstract:
The core components of a retail information system are inventory management, inventory optimization, revenue management,
sales management, and reports and inquiries. Non-core components can include financial, supply chain management, enterprise
resource planning, customer relationship management, and war (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
The core components of a retail information system are inventory management, inventory optimization, revenue management, sales
management, and rep...
Published:
2006-03-13
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Abstract:
The Internet has enabled a networked world, a communication infrastructure, and emerging enterprise applications, which have
opened the door for international trade in earnest. But not many applications really offer multi-enterprise services and software
to automate the transportation and Internet-based (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
The Internet has enabled a networked world, a communication infrastructure, and emerging enterprise applications, which have
opened the door for i...
Published:
2004-09-11
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Abstract:
As the number of dot-com’s dwindles, we see some examples of highly focused exchanges and hosted applications with growth
and a path towards profitability. Logistics.com is an example of one such company. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
As the number of dot-com’s dwindles, we see some examples of highly focused exchanges and hosted applications with growth
and a path towards profi...
Published:
2001-10-25
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Abstract:
Linking an APS to an ERP system, although simple in principle and worth the trouble, is nonetheless a major integration project. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
Linking an APS to an ERP system, although simple in principle and worth the trouble, is nonetheless a major integration project.
Published:
2005-04-11
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Abstract:
Astute IT strategies should help any company develop a strong competitive advantage whether it be improved time-to-market,
better insights about customers behavior and preferences, or to devise a more efficient supply chain. This should be embraced
by Sears Holding and Federation/May. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
Astute IT strategies should help any company develop a strong competitive advantage whether it be improved time-to-market,
better insights about c...
Published:
2005-04-20
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Abstract:
Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) business models and information systems originated in the 1970s and 1980s, an inflationary
period. They addressed business priorities that were strongly influenced by inflation. Many manufacturers are now confronting
worldwide price stability, or even deflationary pres (...)
Excerpt related to
business systems information for logistics:
... search engines and business-to-business electronic commerce ...
to solicit and extract the right information at top ... The importance of forecasting systems
for short ...
Published:
2000-06-29
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Abstract:
IBS may be the first vendor to fully integrate a supply chain operations reference model in its business intelligence solution.
Customers receive more efficient measurements and benchmarking across their supply chain regardless of their supply chain
and ERP software. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
IBS may be the first vendor to fully integrate a supply chain operations reference model in its business intelligence solution.
Customers receive ...
Published:
2005-09-07
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Abstract:
All the recent management trends from Continuous Improvement to Business Process Re-engineering have had the same issue we
see with E-Business. They have enterprise-wide implications and tend to become part of the corporate department that started
the initiative. This article recommends a more strategi (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
... and chemical industries, his business background includes executive positions in Supply
Chain Management, Information Technology, Logistics, Production Planning ...
Published:
2003-07-05
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Abstract:
Tools under the business intelligence (BI) umbrella combine to convert data into information, and information into decisions
for action. Dashboards and scorecards are two such tools. Though often confused, they have functional difference, especially
in modern BI suites. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
... retrieve information in a timely manner and to perform analysis of the data. The term
business intelligence (BI) thus represents all the tools and systems that ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Abstract:
A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time
execution of planned production requirements. However, market ambiguity and functional overlap with enterprise resource planning
systems obscure what an MES can bring to an ente (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time
execution of plann...
Published:
2008-03-07
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Abstract:
Architecture is a description of how things go together. Once we know what our Business Architecture is, we can design an
Information Technology Architecture to compliment it. Without a clearly stated architecture, there is a good chance that
things will be put together wrong. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
... connects to engineering, finance sits between sales and logistics is laid ...
Use the business architecture to relate every information systems project
to ...
Published:
2000-04-05
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Abstract:
During the last twenty years, businesses migrated from vertical integration to a virtual model, outsourcing all their non-core
functions. This has created challenges in aligning the strategies and activities of all these functions dispersed across the
supply chain, each in separate legal entities. The ne (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
During the last twenty years, businesses migrated from vertical integration to a virtual model, outsourcing all their non-core
functions. This has...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
By focusing on improving and optimizing the processes instead of only the departments, any user company should be better
aligned and prepared to take on the challenges ahead. (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
By focusing on improving and optimizing the processes instead of only the departments, any user company should be better aligned
and prepared to t...
Published:
2006-01-11
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Abstract:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some interface-wary customers. Thus, Relevant should try to provide as many third-party solutions as possible as
a standard configuration, which should make custom (...)
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business systems information for logistics:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some...
Published:
2005-01-28
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Abstract:
G-Log, a leader in collaborative logistics, and SCT, a leader in enterprise applications for the process industries, have
joined forces to bring together their products and expertise for the process enterprise. (...)
Excerpt related to
business systems information for logistics:
... based on accurate real-time information from their ... specific products
complementing alternative ERP systems should prove ... in the supply chain, e-business,
or ERP ...
Published:
2001-08-02