Let the (Excess) Inventory Flow!

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... spoilage or damaged packaging, for example), pilferage, etc., which is one of the considerations included in the above definition of inventory carrying cost. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/01/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_01_26_07_1.asp - 16k - 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.

VISCO

... a software package designed specifically for importers to improve business efficiencies in the areas of venture (shipment) tracking, inventory management, and ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/11554/VISCO.html - 9k - 2008-10-01

Reflections on Lean Philosophy and the Theory of Constraints

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Another example is TOC's definition of inventory, which includes all investments in procuring materials to meet customer demand, such as raw materials, work-in ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_22_06_1.asp - 30k - 2006-02-22 Summary: The theory of constraints (TOC) is similar to, yet different from, the lean philosophy. TOC focuses on optimizing production through critical bottlenecks in order to meet market demand.

Importers Software- Venture Information System

. Overview | Corporate Info | Category Importers Software- Venture Information System Overview. Web Site. http://www.ventureinformationsystem ... http:/.../showcases/technology-Directory/D/11556/Importers-Software-Venture-Information-System.html - 9k - 2008-10-01

Costing/Part Definition - Vendors

... Costing/Part Definition - Vendors. ... Enterprise Logix Overview. Enterprise Logix provides Manufacturing, MRP, ERP, Inventory Control, and Field Service software to ... http:/.../showcases/technology-Directory/cat/87267-V/Costing-Part-Definition.html - 19k - 2008-10-06

The Why of Data Collection

by Olin Thompson ... That definition has evolved to mean various automated methods of data acquisition. ... but are rather some business objectives like lower inventory, higher quality ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2005/11/research_notes/MI_EV_XOT_11_03_05_1.asp - 12k - 2005-11-03 Summary: Data collection systems work; however, they require a investment in technology. Before the investment can be justified, we need to understand why a data collection system may be preferable to people with clipboards.

Lawson Software-IPO and Several Acquisitions After Part Two ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic & Lou Talarico ... suite had been focused on grocery and hard line retail sectors, specifically those sectors with complex product/item definition and rapid inventory management. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/11/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_11_07_03_1.asp - 27k - 2003-11-07 Summary: Lawson is sticking to its focus on selected vertical markets, but going forward the tenets of that focus will likely be more finely tuned. Namely, the vendor has lately accelerated development, in part through a number of appetizing acquisitions, of its traditional vertical functionality to ensure contin

Captured by Data

by Daryl Mather ... focus is on just-in-time methods, while MRO-style inventory management focuses on ... what companies consider to be high-impact consequences—a definition that is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2006/08/research_notes/MI_EV_08_23_06_1.asp - 19k - 2006-08-23 Summary: The benefits case for enterprise asset management (EAM) has been used to justify huge sums in EAM investment. But to understand this reasoning, it is necessary to explore how asset data can be used to further the aims of maintenance.

Essential ERP - Its Functional Scope

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... processes associated with manufacturing goods, such as inventory control, order taking, accounting, and much more. Although this basic definition still holds ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/12/research_notes/TU_BA_PJ_12_27_00_1.asp - 28k - 2000-12-27 Summary: ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization's underlying business processes - accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll.

Business Activity Monitoring - Watching The Store For You

by Olin Thompson ... The definition can be something happening (out-of-stock condition) or something not ... to applications can identify a low stock situation in inventory, look at ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2004/01/research_notes/MI_EV_XOT_01_03_04_1.asp - 13k - 2004-01-03 Summary: Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) can bring significant business value in the world of technical data, but its justification must be derived from business management improvements. The most important claim for BAM is that it can fundamentally alter the way businesses understand and act to threats and opp