Glovia On B2B Reinventing Trail

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... will include: e-Selling, to manage customer requirements from quote to shipment; e-Buying, to manage supplier relationships from RFQ to purchase order delivery ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/11/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_11_13_01_1.asp - 18k Summary: If Glovia successfully continues its reinvention as a B2B e-business transformation provider for manufacturers and service companies that want more than core ERP, the market may witness the positive reincarnation of Glovia.

Maximizing Potential Benefits in Reverse Auctions

by Amitava and Noorani Subramanian Hariharan ... If the vendors offer a greatly enhanced price at the RFQ stage only, then ... the historical consumption pattern of the item, the historical purchase price, trends ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/08/research_notes/TU_SC_XA_08_31_07_1.asp - 23k Summary: Reverse auction (RA) has emerged as a strategic tool for consumer packaged goods companies pursuing cost efficiencies in their sourcing programs. This article presents a framework to structure and gain maximum mileage out of the RA process.

SAP for Chemicals Functionality

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... including those in the pipelines) and external services via sub-modules like Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Quotation Management, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/research_notes/PN_ER_XOT_05_31_06_1.asp - 22k 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

Ariba Goes Direct To (And From) The Source

by D. Geller ... The purchase is for $580.8 million in stock. ... The system links buyers with sellers, based on the RFQ (request for quotation) posted by the buyer and the posted ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/07/news_analysis/NA_EC_DPG_07_13_00_1.asp - 8k Summary: Ariba will extend the capabilities of its B2B Commerce Platform by providing capabilities for buyers and sellers of direct and indirect materials to negotiate, trade and collaborate.

A Well-designed Solution for Sourcing: Its Technological ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The suppliers would then receive the e-mail invitations containing the RFQ, along with ... in the system can be leveraged to generate a purchase order, transmit it ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/08/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_08_01_06_1.asp - 31k Summary: TradeStone has developed an application that can be quickly configured to shift data in and out of traditional enterprise planning systems. Organizations can thus more easily intertwine basic procurement information with crucial sourcing data such as specifications, schedules, and statuses.

INFIMACS Becoming Ever More RELEVANT For Project-Based Industries. ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The combined solution should allow purchase orders, demand forecasts, invoices, and ... SupplierMarket.com is envisioned to receive and process RFQ information via ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/10/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_10_30_01_1.asp - 17k Summary: If Relevant Business Systems has for any reason deliberately maintained its INFIMACS II ERP system as one of the best-kept secrets in the complex manufacturing market, it has certainly succeeded so far. However, given a bevy of viable solutions from more renowned vendors, the company will have to spread

The Tricky Enterprise Applications Needs of Plastics Producers

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... to take advantage of fulfillment cost savings via trading exchanges for online request for quote (RFQ) bidding, Internet transmission of purchase orders and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/09/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_09_05_06_1.asp - 20k Summary: General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically do not meet the tricky requirements that are vital to the plastics industry and related so-called mill or material converter businesses.

Web-based Solution Steps Out for Cohesive Retailer Sourcing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The tightly linked product brief, RFQ, order, packing list, and invoice modules eliminate ... customs, and so on, is pulled directly from the purchase order, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/08/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_08_02_06_1.asp - 17k Summary: TradeStone recently announced the commercial availability of its Unified Buying Engine, a technology platform that should enable user companies to streamline all purchasing into a single view and business process.

The Lexicon of CRM - Part 3: From R to Z

by Randy Garland ... RFQ - Request For Quote. ... This is the agreed-upon level of service that will be provided by the vendor to the customer upon purchase of product. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2001/11/research_notes/TU_CR_RGG_11_02_01_1.asp - 18k Summary: CRM. C.R.M. itself is an acronym, standing for Customer Relationship Management. This is part three of a three-part article to provide explanation and meaning for most of the common CRM phraseology. Here, in alphabetical order, we continue the Lexicon of CRM

The Gain and Pain of Global Retail Sourcing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... can also be complex, since in addition to a nominal purchase price, one has to ... and buyers to quickly develop comprehensive requests for quotes (RFQ) for their ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/06/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_06_27_06_1.asp - 20k 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