Lilly Software - Product Enhancements Remain Its Order 'Du Jour' ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... time-consuming and more oriented towards return on investment (ROI). ... eg, moving, kitting, light assembly, customization, reverse logistics, compliance labeling ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_20_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-02-20 Summary: Contrary to most of its competitors that had opportunistically pursued their customers randomly, and whose latest vertical initiatives stem from the sudden epiphany that a certain percentage of their customers come from certain industry, Lilly s recent vertical initiatives are indeed a further sharpeni

Supply Chain Management Systems for Service and Replacement Parts ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic and Olin Thompson ... broaden its footprint with the service parts planning and reverse logistics expertise of ... SLM strategy to achieve a tangible return on investment (ROI) from the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/08/research_notes/MN_SC_PJ_08_02_05_1.asp - 33k - 2005-08-02 Summary: Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner

Global Trade Regulatory Software: Vendor Obstacles and User ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Moreover, the return on investment (ROI) of compliance can be ... compliance, customs reporting, shipment and inventory visibility, warehousing, reverse logistics. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/05/research_notes/VN_EC_PJ_05_12_05_1.asp - 26k - 2005-05-12 Summary: The acquisition of Vastera by JPMorgan Chase indicates that finance in GTM is just as important as the physical movement of goods. However, there are still a number of issues that need to be reconciled or at least addressed

Will Adonix Provide A Warmer Home To CIMPRO? Part Two: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... time-consuming and more oriented towards return on investment (ROI). ... eg, moving, kitting, light assembly, customization, reverse logistics, compliance labeling ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/02/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_02_14_03_1.asp - 21k - 2003-02-14 Summary: Contrary to most peer vendors, which started their ERP applications in the manufacturing space, Adonix first established a strong presence and functionality in the distribution/logistics field. Its timely focus on distribution/supply chain execution (SCE) has proven to be wise and useful particularly the

Zooming into an Inventory Free Flow

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... flow while avoiding channel conflict, and to reduce overall reverse logistics costs ... pricing model for a more immediate and apparent return on investment (ROI). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/01/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_01_30_07_1.asp - 32k - 2007-01-30 Summary: FreeFlow, a provider of business services with a patented technology, aims to help companies improve product life cycle profitability by providing a unique, online auction platform where companies can reduce their at-risk and excess inventory.

Ask the Experts: Is Hosted CRM Really the Right Option for You? » ...

... The reverse is possible, however: sales order info can be uploaded to CRM host ... flat and that in as little as 9 months, they would have a full ROI, it surprised ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../05/12/ask-the-experts-is-hosted-crm-really-the-right-option-for-you/ - 39k - 2008-05-12

Analyzing MAPICS' Further Steps After Frontstep Part Two: More ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... reported measurable return-on-investment (ROI) results from ... MAPICS' customers run their logistics operations efficiently ... MAPICS will try to reverse-engineer the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_10_11_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-10-11 Summary: MAPICS remains a customer-focused organization with the mantra of helping customers in select verticals become world-class manufacturers.

Confronting Core Global Trade Problems: Order, Shipment, and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... such as global order management, logistics, and settlement ... achieve short-cycle return on investment (ROI). ... capabilities, and standard and reverse bill of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/06/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_06_07_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-06-07 Summary: TradeBeam has been striving to distinguish itself by offering more than order and shipment tracking. It aims to improve the management of core global trade activities: order, shipment, and financial settlement.

Nimble Enterprise Applications Vendor Faces Stiff Challenges in A ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Air Force to accomplish its logistics mission, which ... in the market and to reverse the stalled ... to maximize customer satisfaction and return on investment (ROI). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/08/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_08_11_06_1.asp - 31k - 2006-08-11 Summary: Despite intensifying competition in the enterprise applications market, IFS likes its chances. IFS has released the seventh generation of its component-based applications, while competitors are still on their first, or second at best. Nevertheless, IFS has a tough road ahead.

Vendor Defends Its Strongholds with Focused Enterprise Resource ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... AIM), acquired SSI in a reverse takeover, whereby ... enterprise, and for inbound and outbound logistics. ... a rapid return on investment (ROI) through implementation ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/07/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_07_24_06_1.asp - 33k - 2006-07-24 Summary: Strategic Systems International (SSI) needs no special introduction to British process industries (such as consumer products manufacturers and whisky distillers), but it largely remains a well-kept secret elsewhere.