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Baan Resurrects Multi-Dimensionally Part 1: Recent Announcements

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... enterprise resource planning (ERP), to product lifecycle management (PLM), to CRM ... compare options, prepare orders and identify spares and accessories through a ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_18_02_1.asp - 19k - 2002-02-18 Summary: Having stemmed the tide of losses and returned to profitability in 2001, will in 2002 market witness Baan's return to former ERP stardom given the company's recent product enhancements, new partnerships and customer base retention/expansion initiatives?

The Fashion and Apparel Retailers' Conundrum

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... tracking fabric, accessories, trims, testing results, and packaging requirements across collections, and so on), and quality issues, and require a PLM system ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/06/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_06_29_06_1.asp - 22k - 2006-06-29 Summary: Retail remains a very tactile industry, focused on the hand, drape, and durability of fabrics and trim besides which, designs are still being sketched on paper and pinned on size models or mannequins.

The Future for an E-sourcing Solutions Builder

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... TradeStone's PLM module will address the fashion industry realities with a series ... where common components—such as fabrics, trims, and accessories—are used ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/08/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_08_03_06_1.asp - 27k - 2006-08-03 Summary: TradeStone will introduce several planning capabilities that bind existing sourcing and order execution functionality, and featuring significant enhancements to the Finance and Logistics modules, with the idea of fostering rapid adoption and deployment across expanding supply chains.

No One Said Sourcing Overseas Would Be Easy

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Again, an astute sourcing product lifecycle management (PLM) and finance management ... items along with high volumes of low-cost accessories sourced directly from ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/08/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_08_17_07_1.asp - 28k - 2007-08-17 Summary: The many challenges and risks that retailers face when sourcing globally could be mitigated with the right software tools. Yet the sad fact is that few information technology systems fully support the complexities and unique requirements of global trade.

Merging Disparate IT Systems and Exploiting Multichannels

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... For more information, see research/ResearchHighlights/PIM/2004/11/research_notes/ TU_PI_XJB_11_01_04_1.asp" target="_blank">The Role of PIM and PLM in the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/04/research_notes/TN_SC_PJ_04_20_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-04-20 Summary: Astute IT strategies should help any company develop a strong competitive advantage whether it be improved time-to-market, better insights about customers behavior and preferences, or to devise a more efficient supply chain. This should be embraced by Sears Holding and Federation/May.

Mainstream Enterprise Vendors Begin to Grasp Content Management ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... such as up-sells, cross-sells, and accessories) and structural ... relationship management (CRM), product lifecycle management (PLM), supplier relationship ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PIM/2004/11/research_notes/TU_PI_PJ_11_11_04_1.asp - 22k - 2004-11-11 Summary: Enterprises are becoming painfully aware of the need to clean up their structured data and unstructured content acts to capitalize on more important efforts like regulatory compliance, globalization, demand aggregation, and supply chain streamlining.

Linking Planning and Execution Systems for Retailers Nirvana ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... supplier relationship management (SRM) and product lifecycle management (PLM) components are ... and review, live help by phone, recommended accessories lists, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/04/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_04_11_05_1.asp - 24k - 2005-04-11 Summary: Linking an APS to an ERP system, although simple in principle and worth the trouble, is nonetheless a major integration project.

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... management (SRM), and product lifecycle management (PLM) components are ... information, programming assistance, technical support, accessories inventory, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/04/research_notes/TN_SC_PJ_04_19_05_1.asp - 31k - 2005-04-19 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.

The Gain and Pain of Global Retail Sourcing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Goods Market and Private Label Products and research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2005/ 12 ... stock-keeping unit (SKU) counts of low-cost accessories sourced directly ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/06/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_06_27_06_1.asp - 21k - 2006-06-27 Summary: The appeal of global sourcing for many industries is certainly understandable, given the potential lower cost benefits, but without careful elimination of all the hidden challenges, the entire process may turn out to be only a costly 'siren song' adventure.

Consumers Shop Everywhere: Understanding Multichannel Sales

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Selling accessories and installation services in-store when customers pick up goods ... TU_PI_XJB_11_01_04_1.asp" target="_blank">The Role of PIM and PLM in the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/04/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_04_12_05_1.asp - 24k - 2005-04-12 Summary: Multichannel retailers must be able to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill on Web placed orders. Hence, most successful multichannel retailers of today had to either build a complete set of the services in-house or outsource some or all of them.