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Abstract:
While change is never easy, continuing with an outdated process does not help companies to stay competitive. Learn how transforming
your S&OP process from a supply-demand balancing exercise to a strategic approach that integrates your entire business can
increase supply chain visibility, improve customer (...)
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The Automotive Supply Chain in the New Normal: Analysis of the Industry and its Supply
Chain Opportunities. Source: JDA Software ...
Published:
2012-01-26
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Abstract:
To achieve a high level of supply chain transparency, companies must share their technology systems and data with many suppliers,
distributors, transportation carriers, and channel partners that bring their products to market. This information may be seen
by thousands worldwide. While there are doubtless (...)
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Every Organization Values Supply Chain Visibility but Sharing Information Can Be a Dangerous
Proposition. Source: JDA Software Group. ...
Published:
2012-01-25
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Here we are in the New Year. So, what should the going forward picture be of the Supply Chain portfolio? Something old, something
new, something from a service provider, something blue. OK, enough of that. (...)
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Here we are in the New Year. So, what should the going forward picture be of the Supply Chain portfolio? Something old, something
new, something f...
Published:
2004-02-12
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The increased complexity of global supply chains has led to longer lead time, more pipeline inventory, and the need to control
downstream and upstream logistics. Growing supply chain complexity is a top business pressure, contributing to increased supply
chain management costs. This report focuses on gai (...)
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... control downstream and upstream logistics. Growing supply chain
complexity is a top business pressure, contributing to increased supply chain management
costs. ...
Published:
2012-01-25
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In a challenging economy, many companies focus cost-cutting on direct materials and capital spending rather than maintenance,
repair, and operations (MRO) supplies (also known as indirect materials). But an alternate concept allows you to implement
lean processes to create a high-efficiency MRO outsource (...)
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Driving New Efficiencies in the Indirect Supply Chain: Procurement and Logistics
Strategies for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Supplies. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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To increase profits, many companies are turning to imported goods and materials due to lower manufacturing costs. However,
purchasing products from other countries contains many hidden costs. In this paper, PM War Stories, together with Pronto Software,
examines how to effectively track the total cost of (...)
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Total Cost of Goods Shipped: A Guide to Better Sourcing Decisions. Source: Pronto Software. Document Type: White Paper Description
...
Published:
2012-02-06
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To leverage opportunities presented by the explosion in consumer demand, consumer electronics manufacturers must tighten
their forecasting, sourcing, distribution, and inventory management strategies. They must also bring a more refined approach
to supply chain management. Find out what capabilities they (...)
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... They must also bring a more refined approach to supply chain management.
... needs—while retaining flexibility in production, distribution, and logistics. ...
Published:
2011-08-02
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This is a transcript of an audio conference on Supply Chain Management presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com. The presentation
used the TEC patented selection engine WebTESS, to conduct a live real time evaluation and selection. It then reviewed the
critical differentiating supply chain management crite (...)
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This is a transcript of an audio conference on Supply Chain Management presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com. The presentation
used the TEC patent...
Published:
2000-06-23
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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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... vendors that support appropriate transportation management for your ...
and details for partners within your supply chain. ... 7 Benefits of SCM
Selecting the right ...
Published:
2007-11-26
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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:
Even as manufacturers and retailers seek to control costs and drive efficiency across the supply chains, controlling the
financial impact of unsaleable products remains a constant challenge. A study conducted by Wipro Technologies in collaboration
with Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Grocery Manufactu (...)
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... drive efficiency across the supply chains, controlling ... variances,
consumer confusions, and demand chain management. ... Procurement on Reverse
Logistics </strong>. ...
Published:
2011-07-13
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Abstract:
I'm Larry Blitz, editor of Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC) Vendor Showdown series. Welcome to our latest: ERP - Distribution
Showdown. You’ll notice this one has a broader focus than Showdowns we’ve done in the past. Again we’ll be comparing three
vendor solutions head-to-head, but not just (...)
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I'm Larry Blitz, editor of Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC) Vendor Showdown series. Welcome to our latest: ERP - Distribution
Showdown. You’ll...
Published:
2008-05-23
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Abstract:
Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly expecting more from logistics service providers. As a logistics company, you
need to streamline operations and drive costs down. You need to be able to broaden your offerings and provide the services
that customers want. Above all, you need to integrate your w (...)
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... s Supply Chains. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: Manufacturers
and retailers are increasingly expecting more from logistics service providers ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
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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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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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
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Abstract:
Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where many of the working assumptions have to be reevaluated. ChainLink Research’s new 3D approach provides a
useful framework for evaluating supply chain solutions (...)
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Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where m...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
This continues the coverage of the fundamental issues targeted by supplier logistics management. Fully utilizing the compliance
benefits that SLM offers allows companies to redirect employees from tactical operations to those more strategic. (...)
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This continues the coverage of the fundamental issues targeted by supplier logistics management. Fully utilizing the compliance
benefits that SLM ...
Published:
2002-01-24
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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