What If Analysis

Current Trends in Supply Chain Analytics Systems

by Anand Chatterjee ... 9. Simulation and what-if analysis Simulation is a very important feature, as executives can simulate various scenarios and perform what-if analysis. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2008/05/research_notes/MN_SC_XAC_05_07_08_1.asp - 15k - 2008-05-07 Summary: Supply chain analytics is gaining popularity with organizations, as it is an effective mechanism to monitor and track supply chain performance. And with new technological innovations promising to enhance these tools, businesses can look forward to benefiting more fully from this area of supply chain mana

Analysis of Lawson Delivering New Retail Analytic Capabilities

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The built-in flexibility of the product enables retail executives to complete "what if" analysis, such as adjusting the comparative data pool to recognize ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/02/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_02_07_00_1.asp - 6k - 2000-02-07 Summary: On January 17, Lawson Software announced new comparative sales analyzer capabilities within its advanced suite of retail analytic applications. Comparative (comp) sales functionality, available in Lawson release 7.3.2 scheduled for the Fall of 2000, enables retailers to easily maintain, analyze and repor

Product Lifecycle Management: Expediting Product Innovation

by R. Nagarajan ... If analysis and testing is being conducted in a digital environment that is seamlessly integrated with the CAD environment, then the impact of design change is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2006/10/research_notes/MI_PL_XRN_10_20_06_1.asp - 15k - 2006-10-20 Summary: The highly competitive product manufacturing market makes true product lifecycle management (PLM) inevitable. PLM helps companies map product requirements to features, obtain control over product data, preserve product knowledge assets, and enter into the new paradigm of modular product development.

Using Predictive Analytics within Business Intelligence: A Primer

by TEC Analysts ... What-if analysis gives organizations the tools to identify how profits will be affected based on changes in inflation and pricing patterns as well as the ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2006/06/research_notes/TU_BI_TA_06_15_06_1.asp - 17k - 2006-06-15 Summary: What are predictive analytics, and how are they used within business intelligence applications and for business performance management?

Product Lifecycle Management: Expediting Product Innovation

by R. Nagarajan ... If analysis and testing is being conducted in a digital environment that is seamlessly integrated with the CAD environment, then the impact of design change is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2008/08/research_notes/MI_PL_XRN_08_11_08_1.asp - 15k - 2008-08-11 Summary: The highly competitive product manufacturing market makes true product lifecycle management (PLM) inevitable. PLM helps companies map product requirements to features, obtain control over product data, preserve product knowledge assets, and enter into the new paradigm of modular product development.

What Can Manufacturers Do in a Tough Economy? – Part II » The ...

... Going back to the ”what if” analysis of the once-impending merger with i2 Technologies, i2 has a neat Transportation Modeler tool that can do freight ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../2008/12/29/what-can-manufacturers-do-in-a-tough-economy-–-part-ii/ - 53k - 2008-12-29

HR Software Selection: It Ain’t Rocket Science

by F. Jay Fox ... how the system will provide management with tools to perform staff budgeting and forecasting better and faster, as well as what-if analysis for compensation ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HumanResources/2007/10/research_notes/TU_HR_ER_XFJ_10_29_07_1.asp - 26k - 2007-10-29 Summary: With the right approach and some guidance, you can evaluate and select a human resources management system application that is right for your organization. Here is a guide to help you through the process—it ain't rocket science.

HR Software Selection: It Ain’t Rocket Science

by F. Jay Fox ... how the system will provide management with tools to perform staff budgeting and forecasting better and faster, as well as what-if analysis for compensation ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HumanResources/2009/03/research_notes/TU_HR_ER_XFJ_03_27_09_1.asp - 27k Summary: With the right approach and some guidance, you can evaluate and select a human resources management system application that is right for your organization. Here is a guide to help you through the process—it ain't rocket science.

Supply Chain Decisions - Make Sure You Understand the Dollars and ...

by Jim Brown ... By allowing simulation of operational scenarios, they allow "what if" analysis to be conducted and help companies view the potential impact in terms of P&L ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2003/07/research_notes/MI_SC_XJB_07_21_03_1.asp - 11k - 2003-07-21 Summary: Companies make decisions about their supply chains every day. But do they really understand the impact of their decisions on the P&L, Balance Sheet, and key operational metrics? Do they have the tools to available to consider a broad set of possible options and their inherent trade-offs?

A Response Management Pioneer Offers Its Solution

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The company’s better-known Kinaxis RapidResponse combines multi-enterprise visibility, collaborative what-if analysis, and on-the-fly decision support ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2008/03/research_notes/NA_SC_PJ_03_19_08_1.asp - 25k - 2008-03-19 Summary: Kinaxis Inc. is answering the needs of global manufacturers by delivering an on-demand response management service. These services are designed to help manufacturers drive quick responses to ever-changing global supply chains and fulfillment networks.