Maintenance Scheduling 101

by Lorne MacDonald ... This affords Maintenance an opportunity to job stage and inspect the material prior to executing the work order and then finding out it is damaged. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/01/research_notes/MI_ER_XLM_01_29_05_1.asp - 21k - 2005-01-29 Summary: Many organizations have tried to address their maintenance scheduling woes by introducing new and sometimes very advanced technologies. The reality is that trying to automate something that's broken will cause even more frustration and finger-pointing.

Is There a Smarter Way to Handle Excess Active and Obsolete ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... are swept out the door with the residue of the last damaged carton ... Storage costs include the cost of warehouse utilities, material handling personnel, equipment ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/01/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_01_29_07_1.asp - 28k - 2007-01-29 Summary: Imagine the convenience of a 24x7 intranet marketplace where companies could sell off their inventory to the highest bidder. FreeFlow is one such business service provider, helping companies find buyers to sell their products to and increase inventory asset recovery.

Thou Shalt Comply (and More), or Else: Looking at Sarbanes-Oxley

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of recent events that have negatively affected consumers and damaged public trust ... internal control reports; must disclose information about material changes on ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/02/research_notes/EV_ER_PJ_02_21_07_1.asp - 15k - 2007-02-21 Summary: Compliance with the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act (and a slew of other regulations) is crucial for all businesses, as failure to comply with the law's strict standards and policies can spell disaster for executives and upper management of any enterprise.

Inventory Control Is Perhaps the Most Powerful Tool You Have for ...

by Ren ones ... Value of Lost Material, Net Profit Before Tax. ... Some go out for an order, some get damaged, some are given away as samples (without any documentation to update ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/11/research_notes/MI_SC_XRJ_11_26_05_1.asp - 12k - 2005-11-26 Summary: Your company's success is not only dependent on sales, but also on your company's ability to say, 'Yes we have that item in stock.' The problem is, inventory control is usually an after thought.

Inventory Control Is Perhaps the Most Powerful Tool You Have for ...

by René Jones ... Value of Lost Material. 4%, 1%. ... Some go out for an order, some get damaged, some are given away as samples (without any documentation to update your system), some ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2003/11/research_notes/MI_SC_XRJ_11_15_03_1.asp - 12k - 2003-11-15 Summary: Your company's success is not only dependent on sales, but also on your company's ability to say, 'Yes we have that item in stock.' The problem is, inventory control is usually an after thought.

Let the (Excess) Inventory Flow!

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... While cherished by material management folks as supply chain "grease," inventory ... from scrap, deterioration (owing to product spoilage or damaged packaging, for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/01/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_01_26_07_1.asp - 17k - 2007-01-26 Summary: Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory, once addressed, often leads to both the inventory and dollars flying out the door. There should be smarter ways of handling this problem.

Competing Globally Predicting Demand and Delivering Optimally

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... and production plans that not only are optimized for cost, material usage, and ... placement meets weight or temperature constraints to prevent damaged goods and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/11/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_11_06_06_1.asp - 27k - 2006-11-06 Summary: To benefit from globalization (or to meet its threat), a food manufacturer must be prepared. To sell into new markets, the manufacturer needs to be a better partner, and collaborate with customers who have different needs from its traditional customers.

Avoid the Perils of Service Parts Planning in Supply Chain ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic and Olin Thompson ... nodes increase the complexity of distribution planning and the scheduling of material transfers ... but also the reverse logistics flows for return of damaged items ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/08/research_notes/MN_SC_PJ_08_01_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-08-01 Summary: Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply chain. Companies using conventional, new product inventory methods are missing opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Best Software Delivers More Insights To Its Partners (As Well As ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... that combines unknown vendor metrics (ie, goods damaged during delivery or ... between Project Accounting and Manufacturing, allowing material intensive, project ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_07_25_03_1.asp - 19k - 2003-07-25 Summary: During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of its vertical product strategy, which targets manufacturers, distributors, nonprofits and accountants. More than 40,000 accounting and bookkeeping firms currently use or recommend Bes