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Abstract:
Supply chain planning tools deliver potentially tremendous savings when well implemented, and wreak havoc when they fail.
A company considering an outsourcing strategy for their supply chain planning processes should first address some key aspects
of these tools. (...)
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... Common examples include shipping and logistics. ...
of SCP applications defies such "cookie-cutter" implementations. ... are specific
to each supply chain, and this is ...
Published:
2006-04-11
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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:
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
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Abstract:
Logistics.com’s transportation capabilities give Commerce One ammunition against i2 Technologies. (...)
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Logistics.com’s transportation capabilities give Commerce One ammunition against i2 Technologies.
Published:
2000-10-27
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Abstract:
Logistics.com needs to tie its execution modules into the plant/warehouse-level applications in order to give a customer
a full solution. Manhattan cannot deliver the full fulfillment job without the transportation part. Tying their products together
is what it will take to make this acquisition work. (...)
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Logistics.com needs to tie its execution modules into the plant/warehouse-level applications in order to give a customer a
full solution. Manhatta...
Published:
2002-11-15
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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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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
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:
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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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
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:
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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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
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:
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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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
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:
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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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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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
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:
The new Logistics.com expects to become the leading provider of information technology and e-commerce solutions for the transportation
and logistics industries. (...)
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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
The new Logistics.com expects to become the leading provider of information technology and e-commerce solutions for the transportation
and logisti...
Published:
2000-08-08
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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
... design principle, rapid implementations and proven ... availability
of a supply chain execution (SCE ... receiving, inventory, manufacturing,
shipping, and warehouse ...
Published:
2011-04-21
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Abstract:
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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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
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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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. (...)
Excerpt related to
implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
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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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
... Early implementations indicate that order accuracy, real-time ... and
that have dynamic shipping schedules and ... here such as RFID and Supply
Chain Optimization then ...
Published:
2008-03-11
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Abstract:
How to Get the Most from Your Supply Chain: SCM Reaches the Mid-market. Get Software and Other Information for Your Solicitation
Related to the Supply Chain or the SCM. Today’s midsized distributors can benefit from their software systems in ways that
were impossible a few years ago. By layering advance (...)
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How to Get the Most from Your Supply Chain: SCM Reaches the Mid-market. Get Software and Other Information for Your Solicitation
Related to the Sup...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While not necessarily blossoming like some bigger and more visible SCE peers, Provia certainly still has its 'proven way'
to differentiate its value proposition. (...)
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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
While not necessarily blossoming like some bigger and more visible SCE peers, Provia certainly still has its 'proven way'
to differentiate its val...
Published:
2003-04-08
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Abstract:
There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bottom line responsibility for the performance of the enterprise would do well to evaluate every potential
new program from the perspective outlined here. (...)
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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bot...
Published:
2002-11-13
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Abstract:
Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since July, four small vendors have assumed new names and personas to better differentiate their offerings in
the marketplace. (...)
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implementations of supply chain shipping logistics services:
Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since Ju...
Published:
2000-02-09