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Intentia: Stepping Out With Fashion and Style Part One: Characteristics and Trends of the Fashion Industry ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Oct 4, 2004
Abstract : So your software vendor says that they can do fashion. You better make sure that the software features go far beyond styles, colors, and sizes. The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps.
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What Makes Process Process ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Sep 5, 2002
Abstract : Process manufacturers have had difficulty in selecting ERP and SCM products which meet their needs. This management note places these unmet needs in the context of the business characteristics which serve as their root causes.
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How Do You Categorize Servers? ( Pages)
by R. Krause
Sep 5, 2000
Abstract : The term 'PC Server' encompasses a wide range of computing hardware features and functionality. So, how can the entire range be subdivided into more manageable groups? This note discusses one way of separating them, and the functional characteristics associated with each group.
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Production Planning and Scheduling Software for the Textile Industry: Unknown Frontiers ( Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Sep 27, 2004
Abstract : The textile industry is famous for its very different characteristics when compared to industries in either process or discrete manufacturing. Developing production planning and scheduling software for any textile mill is a real challenge even for seasoned industry experts. This article focuses on some of the unique challenges posed to master requirement planning and master production scheduling (MRP / MPS) software vendors by the textile industry.
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How Do You Categorize Notebooks? ( Pages)
by R. Krause
Sep 25, 2000
Abstract : The notebook computer market has become one of the remaining battlegrounds for computer manufacturers. Our purpose here is to define the notebook market segments, describe what the general characteristics of each segment are, and to give users an idea of what features they can expect for each segment.
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What Makes Process Process? ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Sep 21, 2000
Abstract : Process manufacturers have had difficulty in selecting ERP and SCM products which meet their needs. This management note places these unmet needs in the context of the business characteristics which serve as their root causes
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Rapidly Consolidating Enterprise Applications Market: The Worlds of 'Organic Growers' and 'Aggressive Consolidators' ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 12, 2005
Abstract : What types of vendors' approaches to the mid-market have emerged from the wave of mergers and consolidations and what characteristics ultimately distinguish the contenders from the pretenders are two questions that are emerging from the consolidation market.
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ROI for RFID: A Case Study Part One: Company Background ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Jun 28, 2004
Abstract : Radio frequency identification (RFID) is the latest buzzword in the world of manufacturing and distribution technology. If you believe the press releases, it is a panacea and cure-all for what ails the industry. While RFID may not solve world hunger, you may not want to propose a solution without it. This research note looks at a recent and successful, implementation of RFID, examining the characteristics of the process and common obstacles and speed bumps to avoid.
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What's Wrong With Application Software? - A Possible Solution? What Is It, Why And How Does It Fit Into Your Future ( Pages)
by Jim Brown & Olin Thompson
May 12, 2003
Abstract : The series, 'What's Wrong With Application Software' explored key challenges found in enterprise applications and also discussed the characteristics of next generation architectures that would provide better support for applications. Once such solution, model based architectures, deserves to be on an enterprise's 'technologies to watch' list.
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