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Abstract:
With manufacturing now a global industry, moving product throughout complex supply chains remains a challenge for most organizations.
But transportation management systems are spearheading the way to help solve the dilemmas of today’s manufacturers, offering
functionality that eases the transfer of goo (...)
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With manufacturing now a global industry, moving product throughout complex supply chains remains a challenge for most organizations.
But transpor...
Published:
2009-08-31
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Business strategy, a road map telling us how the business plans to be successful, does not guarantee success. Strategy execution
requires business processes that do what the strategy calls for--and do it well. In today's automated world, these business
processes rely on business systems. Therefore, a dir (...)
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... The three fundamental business strategies can be used to illustrate the connection ...
Strategy. Sample Processes. Sample Systems. ... Deliver, Shipping and transportation
...
Published:
2004-07-31
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On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and
Click Commerce, Inc., the provider of Enterprise Channel Management software and services, announced a new offering to enable
small and mid-sized manufacturers to leverage the Interne (...)
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On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and
Click Commerce, Inc., th...
Published:
2000-08-22
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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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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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Based in Atlanta, Georgia, $78 million Manhattan Associates, Inc. develops, markets, and supports supply chain execution
systems for distribution center management and Internet fulfillment. 1999 was a difficult year for the vendor, marked by reorganization
and management turnover in the midst of rapid co (...)
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... privately held McHugh Software, and International Business Systems.
... primarily on warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation
management software ...
Published:
2000-02-01
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Abstract:
Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting a solution that can deal with the unique needs of the business. (...)
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Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting ...
Published:
2006-05-12
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Abstract:
Integrated enterprise resource planning software normalizes the reporting requirements for a mining company’s various departments.
This article loosely shows the parallels between the operations in a mining company and those of a manufacturer whose product
is sold on store shelves. (...)
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Integrated enterprise resource planning software normalizes the reporting requirements for a mining company’s various departments.
This article lo...
Published:
2009-08-12
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Ross Systems’ transition from ERP to e-commerce has been a harrowing experience during the last 18 months. On September 14,
the company announced yet another disappointing annual report and a consequential radical restructuring. (...)
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Ross Systems’ transition from ERP to e-commerce has been a harrowing experience during the last 18 months. On September 14,
the company announced ...
Published:
2000-10-09
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Made2Manage, grasping the requirements of its SME target market, has been completing its evolution from a vendor of traditional
MRP software to a provider of holistic business applications, including integrated front office, back office, business intelligence
and e-business capabilities. However, the com (...)
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Made2Manage, grasping the requirements of its SME target market, has been completing its evolution from a vendor of traditional
MRP software to a ...
Published:
2001-01-04
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Part of Made2Manage Systems acquisition strategy includes taking on a more global presence through acquisition of non-US
companies that offer software, services, and support, particularly companies that sell direct into non-US countries, although
not limited to that. Its growth strategy states that it pl (...)
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Part of Made2Manage Systems acquisition strategy includes taking on a more global presence through acquisition of non-US companies
that offer soft...
Published:
2005-02-24
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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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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 launch of irista mimics a trend among supply chain management vendors to achieve a higher profile for their products
amid a multitude of competitive offerings. (...)
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The launch of irista mimics a trend among supply chain management vendors to achieve a higher profile for their products amid
a multitude of compe...
Published:
2000-06-21
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Abstract:
IFS was one of the first ERP vendors to incorporate concepts of component technology and a high-level of integration with
both its own and other vendors' components, all providing for flexibility, modularity and ongoing post-implementation system
agility and incremental deployment. The Company supports m (...)
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IFS was one of the first ERP vendors to incorporate concepts of component technology and a high-level of integration with
both its own and other v...
Published:
1999-12-01
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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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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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Abstract:
Over past two decades, Ross Systems has delivered strong back-office functionality and good customer support within certain
industries; it is considered a leader in native process manufacturing functionality. The company has also expanded its online
operations through its RenaissanceLink software applica (...)
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Over past two decades, Ross Systems has delivered strong back-office functionality and good customer support within certain
industries; it is cons...
Published:
2000-07-20
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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:
The real benefits of radio frequency identification will be achieved, when the integration of the EPC data will be a substantial
part for the control of supply chain business processes. (...)
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The real benefits of radio frequency identification will be achieved, when the integration of the EPC data will be a substantial
part for the cont...
Published:
2004-08-02
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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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... times, in support of JIT business practices ... to demand collaborative
electronic commerce systems to help ... the best available means of transportation,
carriers and ...
Published:
2000-06-29
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Abstract:
Picture your business today without software applications. It's hard to imagine, isn't it? But maybe you should try - and
not for the reason you may be thinking. Think about how hard it would be to run your business if your software applications
weren't working - and then build a plan to provide total (...)
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... more traditional lines, like a transportation company, somewhere ...
may argue whether the business world has ... and benefit from application systems,
few companies ...
Published:
2004-02-14