Continuous Improvement Case Study: Taking Baby Steps towards ...

by Olin Thompson ... Continuous Improvement Case Study: Taking Baby Steps towards Tangible ... of retail and food service customers ... planning demand; planning production; and scheduling. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/research_notes/EN_ER_XOT_05_19_06_1.asp - 16k Summary: To improve supply chain operations with a fresh look and new ideas, Harris Tea worked with a consulting firm, Supply Chain Consultants. The objective was to optimize the entire supply chain, not just the pieces.

VisionWare, Inc.

. Overview | Corporate Info | Category VisionWare, Inc. Overview. ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/9570/VisionWare-Inc.html - 8k - 2008-09-01

Enterprises May Be Overlooking Profits from After-sales Service

by Ashfaque Ahmed ... A Brief Case Study from India. ... look into making investments in enterprise service management systems. ... in the areas of advance planning and scheduling in supply ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2006/08/research_notes/MI_EV_XAA_08_15_06_1.asp - 17k Summary: If service parts and service personnel management are well managed, manufacturers can significantly improve their profits from service operations. This will lead in turn to significant overall profit margins.

Nextair

... We help companies improve productivity by wirelessly connecting their service or sales field force to data and applications residing on the corporate network. ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/12484/Nextair.html - 6k - 2008-09-01

Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... customer benefits from improved customer service, a reliable ... environments require more advanced scheduling capabilities. ... Case Study: A JIT Demand-Pull Scenario. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/TN_ER_XSC_10_06_03_1.asp - 22k Summary: The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These have been supported by the growing maturity of the manufacturing profession, and by the evolving development of commercially available software packages. This is an excerpt from the

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic and Olin Thompson ... and subassemblies for costing, replacement scheduling, and mean ... compromising service part availability or customer service. The like case study list could go on ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/08/research_notes/MN_SC_PJ_08_02_05_1.asp - 32k 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

Intentia International AB

... Intentia Application Suite Case Study About Intentia. Intentia is one of the ... Field Service Management, • Freight ... Master Planning and Production Scheduling (MPS ... http:/.../showcases/technology-Directory/D/11374/Intentia-International-AB.html - 26k - 2008-09-01

WinShark Limited

. Overview | Corporate Info | Category WinShark Limited Overview. ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/9555/WinShark-Limited.html - 8k - 2008-09-01

How Some ERP Vendors Demonstrated - Warts and All Part 1

by P. Jakovljevic, L. Talarico, & B. Spencer ... warehousing & distribution, advanced planning & scheduling). ... management, flow manufacturing and service modules were ... of a separate TEC's case study note (see ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2001/12/research_notes/CS_ER_PJ_12_12_01_1.asp - 25k Summary: Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to provide an effective out-of-the-box solution that satisfies the critical requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for an ETO mid-size manufacturer, we assess Oracle, J.D. Edwards, SAP, and IFS

Aligning Information Technology with Corporate Strategy

by Olin Thompson ... we will explore a recent case study that leveraged a ... it suggested that customer service be measured ... that improvements in maintenance scheduling might improve ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2006/04/research_notes/CS_EV_XOT_04_05_06_1.asp - 14k Summary: Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments. Tree Top's structured process of reviewing proposed IT investments will allow an enterprise to understand this alignment, and prioritize investments.