SAP for Chemicals Functionality

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... RFQ)/Quotation Management, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order, Goods Receipt ... is delivered as a free-of-charge ... To order the entire SAP Best Practices CD set ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/research_notes/PN_ER_XOT_05_31_06_1.asp - 22k - 2006-05-31 Summary: SAP has been delivering on its chemicals industry strategy by expanding its capabilities for manufacturing and supply chain management, broadening its composite package applications in areas such as emissions management, pricing management, and manufacturing dashboards, and focusing on mid-market compani

How One Provider's Solution Covers the Bases of Price Optimization ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... These outputs are fed back into order management applications ... with our pricing policies (such as free freight and ... not living up to their purchase commitments? ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/06/research_notes/VN_CR_PJ_06_11_07_1.asp - 31k - 2007-06-11 Summary: What are the solutions that enable Zilliant's customers to gain a better understanding of their markets' price response and translate this into more profitable pricing? Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite encompasses distinct solutions geared for each step of the pricing process.

Overcoming Chemicals Industry Challenges through Optimization of ...

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... solution that would allow free-of-charge ... in specialty chemical companies) every order may represent a ... contract and raw material purchase contract compliances ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_05_11_06_1.asp - 24k - 2006-05-11 Summary: For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply chain and smoother operations. They must also resolve the challenges posed by environmental regulations and the need for seamless data integration.

i2 Technologies Lives Life In The Fast Lane

by Steve McVey ... the short term, the Aspect purchase brings considerable ... at delivering fully developed, bug-free applications to ... SMART - '99, Aspect - '00) in order to expand ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/10/research_notes/VN_BA_SRM_10_18_00_1.asp - 27k - 2000-10-18 Summary: i2 Technologies is the largest and fastest growing vendor of supply chain management software with $751 million in revenue over the last twelve months and a 105% average growth rate over the last five years. Fueled by a powerful sales and marketing machine and aggressive strategies for corporate developm

Provider of B2B Price Management and Optimization Speaks Out

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... out its many recent developments in order to further ... based on a customer’s purchase history), setting ... any anomalies (for example, that free shipping is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/05/research_notes/NA_ER_CR_PJ_05_02_08_1.asp - 20k - 2008-05-02 Summary: In addition to growing at a breakneck pace for the last few years, Vendavo has recently rounded out its suite for price and margin management. The market should take notice, while the competition should indeed watch out.

Applications Giants Bolster Their Pricing Management Capabilities

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... Selectica, The leader in order configuration and pricing. ... pricing based on a specific customer' purchase history or ... for example, such as that free shipping is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_XOT_05_03_06_1.asp - 24k - 2006-05-03 Summary: Previously price management was an overlooked area by vendors because they lacked the native capabilities to meet this need. However, through partnerships and acquisitions, they are creating viable products, which are enabling enterprises to see greater return.