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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
Excerpt related to
mega mrp part 1:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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Abstract:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just size to be competitive. It needs to coordinate its retail strategy with supply chain technology to make
it triumph. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just si...
Published:
2005-04-19
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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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mega mrp part 1:
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:
The year 2001, which was an exceptional year of financial performance for PeopleSoft, including record total revenue, record
profit, and more than $500 million of generated cash, might have become its liability as well, as it might be quite difficult
to repeat. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
The year 2001, which was an exceptional year of financial performance for PeopleSoft, including record total revenue, record
profit, and more than...
Published:
2002-06-19
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Abstract:
Finding out the true facts about what makes CRM tick and how fast it circles the ROI clock—if it indeed reaches ROI-has long
frustrated potential CRM implementers looking for answers. And getting good answers really matters, because their only alternative
to being forewarned may be leaping into enterpr (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
Finding out the true facts about what makes CRM tick and how fast it circles the ROI clock—if it indeed reaches ROI-has long
frustrated potential ...
Published:
2003-02-15
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Abstract:
Software vendor Net Perceptions and CRM gurus Peppers and Rogers Group have joined forces to develop co-branded media products
covering the use of technology to create personalized, one-to-one relationships. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
Software vendor Net Perceptions and CRM gurus Peppers and Rogers Group have joined forces to develop co-branded media products
covering the use of...
Published:
2000-05-03
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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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mega mrp part 1:
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:
Social networking has collided with customer relationship management, and it's turning the relationship between businesses
and their customers upside down. Today, businesses are using social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace or, as is the
case with Procter & Gamble, developing their own social n (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
Social networking has collided with customer relationship management, and it's turning the relationship between businesses
and their customers ups...
Published:
2007-10-24
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Abstract:
SAP and its ERP peers appear to understand that continuously improving the way enterprise information is presented and by
marrying analytics, optimization, and retail operation systems on top of an ERP platform is starting to win over retailers. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
SAP and its ERP peers appear to understand that continuously improving the way enterprise information is presented and by
marrying analytics, opti...
Published:
2004-10-02
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Abstract:
Peregrine entered into partnerships that improve its solutions for customers buying new goodies or disposing of old ones.
In addition, the company will develop packaged integration solutions between its own products and market leading ERP and CRM
solutions. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
Peregrine entered into partnerships that improve its solutions for customers buying new goodies or disposing of old ones.
In addition, the compan...
Published:
2000-08-24
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Abstract:
ERP vendor UNIT4 has joined the discussion on the topic of its current state of affairs. Rather than pursuing the usual route
of writing analyses of major market trends, I’ve decided to ask vendors about their opinions and approaches. UNIT4 has joined
the discussion on the topic of its current state of (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
ERP vendor UNIT4 has joined the discussion on the topic of its current state of affairs. Rather than pursuing the usual route
of writing analyses o...
Published:
2010-08-04
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Abstract:
Manufacturers today need to react quickly in order to remain efficient and competitive, given that the biggest problem they
face is that change is the only constant in manufacturing. For those who are lucky, only minor changes will happen between
the "as planned" and "as executed" worlds. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
Manufacturers today need to react quickly in order to remain efficient and competitive, given that the biggest problem they
face is that change is...
Published:
2004-06-17
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Abstract:
Since no variable can influence margins as much as pricing, almost all companies need to approach the management of selling
prices, discretionary discounts, and potential price increases with the same firmness they use to manage manufacturing and
procurement costs. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
Since no variable can influence margins as much as pricing, almost all companies need to approach the management of selling
prices, discretionary ...
Published:
2007-05-18
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
Excerpt related to
mega mrp part 1:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
Webplan believes its offering should benefit many departments within a manufacturing organization. When it comes to operations
and manufacturing, the benefit is in getting the right information to the right people and ensuring the results of decisions
align with goals and objectives. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
Webplan believes its offering should benefit many departments within a manufacturing organization. When it comes to operations
and manufacturing, ...
Published:
2004-07-02
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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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mega mrp part 1:
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:
Reducing wait time to just 17 hours per week would reflect a gain of approximately 32,160 miles per year by each trailer. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
Reducing wait time to just 17 hours per week would reflect a gain of approximately 32160 miles per year by each trailer.
Published:
2002-07-01
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Abstract:
The CMS Software-XKO Software merger into Solarsoft Business Solutions offers proof that smaller enterprise resource planning
vendors are not extinct yet. Perhaps in the grand scheme of things, no one should really care about such events, but these
less well-known vendors haven’t said their last words (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
The CMS Software-XKO Software merger into Solarsoft Business Solutions offers proof that smaller enterprise resource planning
vendors are not exti...
Published:
2007-11-30
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Abstract:
QAD deserves admiration for its protracted innovativeness and endurance as the only assets it could muster as to compensate
for limited resources compared to many larger competitors. (...)
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mega mrp part 1:
QAD deserves admiration for its protracted innovativeness and endurance as the only assets it could muster as to compensate
for limited resources ...
Published:
2003-09-20