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Relying on drop-shipping (sometimes called "virtual inventory") is neither as easy nor as profitable as it may appear to
be. Nothing has hurt the adoption of multichannel shopping more than orders which are delayed—or even cancelled—because of
stock-outs. (...)
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Relying on drop-shipping (sometimes called "virtual inventory") is neither as easy nor as profitable as it may appear
to be. Nothing has hurt the ...
Published:
2006-08-21
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Abstract:
Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product quality and customer satisfaction, which manifests into a lasting relationship with each client. However
like other enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply (...)
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Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product qu...
Published:
2004-03-17
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HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned. (...)
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HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned.
Published:
2004-10-20
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly learning the value of developing strategic working relationships with vendor partners to improve supply
chain efficiency. (...)
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly l...
Published:
2001-12-02
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Supplier Logistics Management (SLM) offers the opportunity for considerable improvement in efficiency as well as cost reductions.
SLM enables companies and their suppliers to successfully synchronize information. (...)
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Supplier Logistics Management (SLM) offers the opportunity for considerable improvement in efficiency as well as cost reductions.
SLM enables com...
Published:
2002-01-23
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For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain operations, since real-time inventory control, tracking, and alerting capabilities could be very important
advantages of RFID. As tagged inventory goes throug (...)
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For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain...
Published:
2004-04-22
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
Only very recently has senior management begun to take a closer look at logistics, not only in terms of its costs, but also
as a healthy contributor to their companies' bottom-line improvement. The importance of order fulfillment regardless of the
channel cannot be underestimated. (...)
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Only very recently has senior management begun to take a closer look at logistics, not only in terms of its costs, but also
as a healthy contribut...
Published:
2003-01-08
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While the WMS market is expected to continue to grow modestly and faster than the market for many other applications, it
appears the WMS add-on solution, customer order fulfillment process management, will experience much higher growth. (...)
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While the WMS market is expected to continue to grow modestly and faster than the market for many other applications, it appears
the WMS add-on so...
Published:
2003-11-14
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Abstract:
Accurate appointment scheduling can provide great benefit to all in the supply chain through improvements in efficiency,
visibility, resource and capacity utilization, and product flow. (...)
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Accurate appointment scheduling can provide great benefit to all in the supply chain through improvements in efficiency, visibility,
resource and ...
Published:
2002-06-27
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Abstract:
By being able to address the needs of all stakeholders across the board from shipper to transport provider, and with the
marketplace/private trading exchange (PTX) tool in the middle, Logistics.com can connect trading partners at various levels. (...)
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By being able to address the needs of all stakeholders across the board from shipper to transport provider, and with the marketplace/private
tradi...
Published:
2001-10-29
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an $8.5 billion global consulting giant. (...)
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French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an...
Published:
1999-12-08
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Abstract:
CAMBRIDGE, MA Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), the leading supplier of manufacturing enterprise optimization solutions
for the process industries, today announced results for its first quarter ended September 30, 1999. Total revenues for the
first quarter of fiscal 2000 increased 13.4% to $53.0 mi (...)
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CAMBRIDGE, MA Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), the leading supplier of manufacturing enterprise optimization solutions
for the process indu...
Published:
1999-10-26
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Abstract:
Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution time
to act. (...)
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Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution
time to act.
Published:
2005-08-09
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Abstract:
If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply chain management software should be postponed. If you do have some pain in one or more of these areas,
then you can follow the concepts in this article to unde (...)
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If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply c...
Published:
2001-07-13
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Abstract:
SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software. (...)
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SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software.
Published:
2000-04-18
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Abstract:
By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts may become more accurate. You can make an assumption on how much improvement might be possible.
This part discusses the challenge of performing the data anal (...)
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By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts...
Published:
2001-07-17
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Abstract:
As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment. (...)
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As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area...
Published:
2009-07-24
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Abstract:
On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. Consolidated net sales were $1.07 billion compared with $1.22 billion for the third quarter of 1998. Net
income for the third quarter was $87.6 million, or $ 0 (...)
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On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. ...
Published:
1999-11-01