PeopleSoft Gathers Manufacturing and SCM Wherewithal Part Three ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... However, even before the mega merger PeopleSoft had already ... driven manufacturing and to replace MRP/ERP systems. ... in the works, which might in part explain the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_27_04_1.asp - 23k Summary: Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though

QAD Pulling through, Patiently but Passionately Part Three: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... such as general ledger (GL) or MRP, will not ... eQ disparity predicament has resulted in part in stalled ... ie, the market-leading "over-evolved mega-suite" vendors ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_20_03_1.asp - 26k Summary: QAD deserves admiration for its protracted innovativeness and endurance as the only assets it could muster as to compensate for limited resources compared to many larger competitors.

PeopleSoft Gathers Manufacturing and SCM Wherewithal Part Four ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... we have been looking positively at PeopleSoft's mega acquisition of ... product that is designed to complement an MRP II or ... This is Part Four of a four-part note. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_28_04_1.asp - 24k Summary: PeopleSoft manufacturing customers and J.D. Edwards customers in service industries should assess the vendor's product plans given these customers might benefit if PeopleSoft shares functions between the product sets.

Challenging the Competition: Mega-mergers and Supply Chain ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... in the malls or a mega-store operator in ... the original material requirements planning (MRP) results, which ... Planning and Scheduling: A Critical Part of Customer ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/04/research_notes/TN_SC_PJ_04_19_05_1.asp - 31k Summary: In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it needs more than just size to be competitive. It needs to coordinate its retail strategy with supply chain technology to make it triumph.

Technology Enablers for the Lean Supply Chain

by Michael Bittner ... such as manufacturing resource planning (MRP), just in ... Part Two of the Moving Beyond Lean Manufacturing to ... Mega-ERP and platform vendors like SAP, Oracle, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/09/research_notes/RN_SC_XMB_09_14_05_1.asp - 18k Summary: Transforming an enterprise to a lean supply chain requires both enabling technology and discipline. By following some specific guidelines to extend lean methodology, you can proceed through your supply chain transformation to become effectively lean.

QAD Seemingly Nearing The Corner

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... QAD from securing many mega-enterprise deals. ... predicament has resulted in part with stalled ... MPS), material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2002/03/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_03_29_02_1.asp - 25k Summary: Recently reported financial results for fiscal 2002 might indicate QAD is nearing the turnaround point, with improved value proposition and cash situation to spar with the economic slowdown and the fierce competition from the bigger vendors and many of its peers.

Yes, We Have No Bananas: Consumer Goods Manufacturers Serve ...

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... _blank">Challenging the Competition: Mega-mergers and ... a common intermediate or part-finished level ... customary material requirements planning (MRP)-based systems ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_05_26_06_1.asp - 24k Summary: Consumer packaged goods manufacturers have to measure the most important metric of all: orders delivered on time, in full. To accomplish this requires sophisticated inventory management and optimization tools for the consumer goods supply chain.