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The People Factor: Accelerating Supply Chain Transformation Through Education ( Pages)
by Sree Hameed and Marc Escande
Jul 31, 2004 Abstract : This article summarizes the findings from a study of why customers failed to attain the full value potential of their SCM projects. Most SCM projects continue to focus much of their energy on technology implementations and simply pay lip service to end-user training and executive alignment. Learn the pitfalls causing SCM project failures and how to avoid them.
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Inventory Planning & Optimization: Extending Your ERP System Part Two: How It Works ( Pages)
by D Hooiman
Apr 5, 2003 Abstract : Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution models are important, these are all secondary in relation to what lies at the heart of any supply chain: INVENTORY. Although firms have invested significantly in ERP and MRP systems in the last decade, overall inventory levels within the extended supply chain remain relatively unchanged.
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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 15, 2004 Abstract : While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing.
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Simplexis Says 'Watch Our (Chalk) Dust' ( Pages)
by D. Geller
Sep 1, 2000 Abstract : Forget those PTA bake sales. Education is a big business and, with specialized needs and restrictions, may require a specially targeted vertical eMarketplace to take advantage of online savings. Simplexis wants to be that marketplace – and more – and has facilitated $19 million in purchases in its first semester.
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Fast-path Implementations - Are They Good or Bad? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Olin Thompson
Jul 5, 2002 Abstract : Over the last few years the market has seen a plethora of fixed-scope and fixed-price applications, pre-packaged vertical solutions with industry templates, limited education and training, implementation tools, attractive support programs and hosting services with catchy names, all aimed at making it faster, simpler and cheaper for enterprises well under $500 million to use them. Is this approach good or bad for the user?
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The Demo Crime Files! (0 Pages)
by Bob Riefstahl
Nov 26, 2008 Abstract : This article is part of the continuing education all software demonstrators need to ensure their fundamental skills remain sharp. It points out three common “crimes” made in demonstrations, how to recognize them, and suggests alternative approaches.
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Fast-path Implementations - Are They Good or Bad? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Olin Thompson
Jul 20, 2001 Abstract : Over the last few years the market has seen a plethora of fixed-scope and fixed-price applications, pre-packaged vertical solutions with industry templates, limited education and training, implementation tools, attractive support programs and hosting services with catchy names, all aimed at making it faster, simpler and cheaper for enterprises well under $500 million to use them. Is this approach good or bad for the user?
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The Demo Crime Files! ( Pages)
by Bob Riefstahl
Nov 7, 2001 Abstract : This article is part of the continuing education all software demonstrators need to ensure their fundamental skills remain sharp. It points out three common 'crimes' made in demonstrations, how to recognize them, and suggests alternative approaches.
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Inovis Delves into PIM by Snatching QRS Part Five: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 20, 2004 Abstract : While many people have realized the power of e-commerce on the consumer side, there is still plenty of education to be conducted by all the B2B e-commerce vendors as to prove how much leverage their applications can bring to corporations.
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