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Abstract:
Strategic Systems International (SSI) needs no special introduction to British process industries (such as consumer products
manufacturers and whisky distillers), but it largely remains a well-kept secret elsewhere. (...)
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Strategic Systems International (SSI) needs no special introduction to British process industries (such as consumer products
manufacturers and whi...
Published:
2006-07-24
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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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... Today's ERP systems originated from Material Requirements Planning ...
of short- to medium-term resource planning and ... maximize profits by timing business
events so ...
Published:
2000-06-29
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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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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:
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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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:
Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing
process optimization, to satisfy this need. (...)
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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to...
Published:
2006-01-31
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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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... a rush to bring their Enterprise Resource Planning Systems ...
the communications, processing, and data storage systems upon which business applications
such ...
Published:
2000-04-03
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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 (...)
Excerpt related to
resource business systems logistics:
... Today's ERP systems originated from Material Requirements Planning ...
of short- to medium-term resource planning and ... maximize profits by timing business
events so ...
Published:
2000-06-29
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... represent our understanding of manufacturing and enterprise resource planning (ERP)
systems classification in ... to the right ERP for your business needs
...
Published:
2009-06-26
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Abstract:
While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning application functionality, these systems will not likely converge anytime soon, because they use different
technologies and have different user requirements. (...)
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While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning app...
Published:
2008-03-28
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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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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:
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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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:
Because production systems on the shop floor are typically not synchronized and integrated with the planning ones, there
is a lack of timely and accurate information that results in disconnected business processes. (...)
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Because production systems on the shop floor are typically not synchronized and integrated with the planning ones, there is
a lack of timely and a...
Published:
2006-01-30
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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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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:
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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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:
In the increasingly competitive supply chain management marketplace, corporations either advance or are trodden underfoot.
Descartes' acquisitions over the last few years demonstrate that its management is committed to establishing a dominant position
in the Internet fulfillment and collaboration softwar (...)
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resource business systems logistics:
In the increasingly competitive supply chain management marketplace, corporations either advance or are trodden underfoot.
Descartes' acquisitions...
Published:
2000-01-01
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... CMS has been in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) business for
over 20 years, and, naturally, it ... has been doing business as Solarsoft Business
Systems. ...
Published:
2007-12-21
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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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... to their extended enterprise resource planning [ERP ... and What's
Really Driving Business Intelligence ... and data warehouses (DW), legacy systems,
enterprise resource ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Abstract:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive business software at the group and headquarters level, wanting to lower costs and quicken implementation in
their subsidiaries. (...)
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resource business systems logistics:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive busin...
Published:
2005-09-08
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Abstract:
As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution automation. Adding a warehouse management system is a logical option for many manufacturers, but this article
provides insight into another option: extending ERP d (...)
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As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution auto...
Published:
2009-08-05
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Abstract:
With its focus on service-oriented architecture, SSA Global appears to be sticking to its pledge to protect the user's investment
as much as it can, while still modernizing the users' applications. (...)
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With its focus on service-oriented architecture, SSA Global appears to be sticking to its pledge to protect the user's
investment as much as it ca...
Published:
2006-04-25