TEC Products

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Evaluation Center http://scm.technologyevaluation.com/ Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software Evaluation Reports http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/rfi.asp?catid=SCM Supply Chain Management (SCM) RFP Templates http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/store.asp?catid=5

The Future for an E-sourcing Solutions Builder

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Intricacies of Global Retail Sourcing, and research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/ 06 ... 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.

The Tricky Enterprise Applications Needs of Plastics Producers

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... behind only motor vehicles, petroleum refining, and electronic components and accessories. ... of the industry, the vast majority of ERP or SCM vendors have chosen ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/09/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_09_05_06_1.asp - 21k - 2006-09-05 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.

Linking Planning and Execution Systems for Retailers Nirvana ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... SCM or of any other match-up is irrelevant. ... power with tools like product search, comparison 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.

Retailing Trends Shopping Anyway and Everywhere

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Such interactions might include selling accessories and installation services in-store when customers pick up goods they have bought online or via the phone ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/07/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_07_20_06_1.asp - 15k - 2006-07-20 Summary: Multichannel retailers have to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill orders placed via Internet. Thus, they either have to build a complete set of these services in-house, or outsource some (or all) of them.

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of these systems, see research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/04 ... product information, programming assistance, technical support, accessories inventory, and install ... 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.

Merging Disparate IT Systems and Exploiting Multichannels

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... For a detailed discussion multi-channel sales see research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/ 2005/04/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_04_12_05_1.asp" target="_blank">"Consumers ... 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.

The Fashion and Apparel Retailers' Conundrum

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and Pain of Global Retail Sourcing and research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/06 ... where-used implications (that is, tracking fabric, accessories, trims, testing ... 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.

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Intricacies of Global Retail Sourcing, and research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/ 06 ... retailer of high quality, value-priced apparel and accessories for children ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/08/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_08_01_06_1.asp - 32k - 2006-08-01 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.

Consumers Shop Everywhere: Understanding Multichannel Sales

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Selling accessories and installation services in-store when customers pick up goods they bought on-line or via the phone, even allowing them to redeem ... 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.

An Analyst s View of Process Industry SMB Challenges

by Alexander Hankewicz and Leslie Satenstein ... 5. Supply chain management (SCM) Collaborative forecasting and planning are ... mass customizations (car options, computer system accessories, etc.); complying with ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/04/research_notes/MN_ER_AH_LS_04_23_08_1.asp - 21k - 2008-04-23 Summary: Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here s an overview of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities.