Case Study: Small Retail Chain Gears Up for Rapid Growth

by Christina Park ... research analyst for Technology Evaluation Centers, and I'll be your host for today's show. In this episode, we will be discussing a customer case study in the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/retail/2007/10/research_notes/PC_RT_CP_10_17_07_1.asp - 14k Summary: Elephant Pharm, a start-up retail chain in the natural health and wellness retail market, needed a software solution to help the company compete with the bigger players in the industry, and to achieve rapid growth. The retailer found the right software with Aldata Solution.

Jack Link's Beef Jerky Case Study: "Wal-Mart Didn't Make Me Do It" ...

by Joseph J. Strub ... Jack Link's Beef Jerky might never have considered using the technology to drive ... Jack Link's Beef Jerky case study demonstrates that many SMEs have not fully ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/CS_ER_XJS_03_10_05_1.asp - 14k Summary: The nagging question is,

Jack Link's Beef Jerky Case Study: "Wal-Mart Didn't Make Me Do It" ...

by Joseph J. Strub ... In the Jack Link's Beef Jerky case study the reader will see how a four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into an ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/CS_ER_XJS_03_08_05_1.asp - 15k Summary: Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of lost customer sales, pointed at their corporate heads. This article looks at a company that chose to get in front of the technology curve before the information highway passed it by.

RFID Case Study: Gillette and Provia Part One: Background

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... seem insurmountable at this stage of the general users' education (see RFID—A New Technology Set to Explode?). This is Part One of a two-part Case Study. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/CS_SC_PJ_08_03_04_1.asp - 16k Summary: The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity.

ROI for RFID: A Case Study Part Two: Implementation and Results

by Joseph J. Strub ... ROI for RFID: A Case Study Part Two: Implementation and Results Featured Author ... target="_blank">Part One for an introduction to RFID technology, statement of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/CS_ER_XJS_06_29_04_1.asp - 18k Summary: If companies are to find value in radio frequency identification (RFID), they need to view this technology as more than eliminating the scanning gun from the barcode equation. Companies considering implementing RFID must think beyond the confines of the four walls of the plant and factory in order to tak

ROI for RFID: A Case Study Part One: Company Background

by Joseph J. Strub ... ROI for RFID: A Case Study Part One: Company Background Featured Author ... With the cost of computer chips consistently decreasing, embedding technology in the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/CS_ER_XJS_06_28_04_1.asp - 17k Summary: Radio frequency identification (RFID) is the latest buzzword in the world of manufacturing and distribution technology. If you believe the press releases, it is a panacea and cure-all for what ails the industry. While RFID may not solve world hunger, you may not want to propose a solution without it. Thi

RFID Case Study: Gillette and Provia Part Two: Challenges and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of some other success stories (see ROI for RFID: A Case Study), the benefits are achievable, but one has to beware of still unproven technology, which seems to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/CS_SC_PJ_08_04_04_1.asp - 17k Summary: Compliance with the market RFID mandate has unfortunately preceded the achievements of applied physics and computer science. One of the main obstacles is the lack of integration, since there is a dearth of software tools from enterprise application integration vendors to get data from RFID tags and reade

Jack Link's Beef Jerky Case Study: "Wal-Mart Didn't Make Me Do It" ...

by Joseph J. Strub ... In this Jack Link's Beef Jerky case study, the reader will see how a four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into an ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/CS_ER_XJS_03_09_05_1.asp - 21k Summary: A four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into the organization. Start small and feel your way, but think and plan for bigger opportunities. The benefits are gained and eventually the technology would be deployed throughout all of the manufacturing and distribution f

A Case Study and Tutorial in Using IT Knowledge Based Tools Part 1 ...

by E. Robins ... ÿþA Case Study and Tutorial in Using IT Knowledge Based Tools ... decision support can provide to minimize project risk for all sides of technology utilization. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2001/05/research_notes/CS_TS_ESR_05_30_01_1.asp - 16k Summary: In going through a business decision process for complex technology selections, more and more use is being made of technologically driven processes using Decision support tools and captured knowledge. The use of these systems and the capability to drive a solution from them assumes an ability to accurate

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

by Olin Thompson ... Continuous Improvement Case Study: Taking Baby Steps towards Tangible Benefits Featured Author ... Already blessed with a strong technology backbone, Harris sought ... 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.