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Despite FreeFlow's success at helping organizations regain some margin of profitability for excess inventory, the company
still strives for expansion and improvement as a product inventory disposition vendor, with the aim of meeting international
environmental regulations down the track. (...)
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Despite FreeFlow's success at helping organizations regain some margin of profitability for excess inventory, the company
still strives for expans...
Published:
2007-02-02
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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. (...)
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FreeFlow, a provider of business services with a patented technology, aims to help companies improve product life cycle profitability
by providing...
Published:
2007-01-30
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Abstract:
Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory,
once addressed, often leads to both the inventory and dollars flying out the door. There should be smarter ways of handling
this problem. (...)
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Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory,
once addressed, often le...
Published:
2007-01-26
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... event) to vendors and suppliers in the manner (ie, auction type) the ...
a Web-based interface and workflow for inventory management; real-time visibility of ...
Published:
2009-07-10
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Abstract:
Imagine the convenience of a 24x7 intranet marketplace where companies could sell off their inventory to the highest bidder.
FreeFlow is one such business service provider, helping companies find buyers to sell their products to and increase inventory
asset recovery. (...)
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Imagine the convenience of a 24x7 intranet marketplace where companies could sell off their inventory to the highest bidder.
FreeFlow is one such ...
Published:
2007-01-29
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Abstract:
A straightforward way to drive prices down and obtain increased supplier attention is to leverage total purchasing volume
through Internet-based auctions. This part addresses the implications of using e-procurement to Leverage Volume, including
leveraging volume through outsourcing. (...)
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A straightforward way to drive prices down and obtain increased supplier attention is to leverage total purchasing volume
through Internet-based a...
Published:
2001-02-23
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Reverse auction (RA) has emerged as a strategic tool for consumer packaged goods companies pursuing cost efficiencies in
their sourcing programs. This article presents a framework to structure and gain maximum mileage out of the RA process. (...)
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Reverse auction (RA) has emerged as a strategic tool for consumer packaged goods companies pursuing cost efficiencies in their
sourcing programs. ...
Published:
2007-08-31
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Abstract:
Sure, you’ve sold it, but now you have to ship and deliver it: E-commerce comes to transportation and logistics. This article
outlines some of the latest developments in this fast-moving field, and provides some background and context to help companies
better understand the alternatives available to th (...)
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Sure, you’ve sold it, but now you have to ship and deliver it: E-commerce comes to transportation and logistics. This article
outlines some of the...
Published:
2002-10-31
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Abstract:
The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus on arguably growing e-sourcing/spend management opportunities. The companies have quite complementary product
offerings, industries of focus, and excellent cus (...)
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The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus ...
Published:
2003-11-19
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Abstract:
Harbinger has agreed to be acquired by Peregrine in a stock exchange. The merger mates an infrastructure company that has
already begun feathering its nest with e-commerce offerings to an established e-commerce company. Whether the resulting egg
is golden remains to be seen, but it almost surely won’t (...)
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Harbinger has agreed to be acquired by Peregrine in a stock exchange. The merger mates an infrastructure company that has
already begun featherin...
Published:
2000-05-01
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Abstract:
A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the realities of its sole market – food manufacturers who sell to the foodservice and vending markets. (...)
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A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the rea...
Published:
2003-01-06
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Abstract:
The unveiled product set, JDA Portfolio 2004.1 should help retailers and their suppliers optimally plan and execute the selection,
quantification, assortment, procurement and placement of finished goods at the point of sale (POS). (...)
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The unveiled product set, JDA Portfolio 2004.1 should help retailers and their suppliers optimally plan and execute the selection,
quantification,...
Published:
2004-12-28
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Abstract:
Recent QRS' announcement that it has terminated its agreement to merge with JDA Software, while, in a separate announcement,
it stated that it will be acquired by Inovis for a $16 million (USD) higher price, might have more ramifications for JDA than
merely an "unrequited love". (...)
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auction inventory management:
Recent QRS' announcement that it has terminated its agreement to merge with JDA Software, while, in a separate announcement,
it stated that it wil...
Published:
2004-11-03
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Abstract:
There is a wide range of new 'e-gistics' players emerging to address today’s transportation and logistics challenges, and
different solutions will be appropriate for different kinds of situations. (...)
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auction inventory management:
There is a wide range of new 'e-gistics' players emerging to address today’s transportation and logistics challenges,
and different solutions will...
Published:
2002-11-16
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Abstract:
Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't realizing
the real benefits of lean by bringing lean to their front-office operations. Here are a few tips on lean office operations. (...)
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Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't
realizing the real benefit...
Published:
2009-01-07
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Abstract:
Trying to sell dumbed-down versions of mySAP Business Suite, Oracle E-Business Suite, without a serious re-engineering of
these products, has not worked for the lower-end of the market. To date, Oracle and SAP have responded by acquiring more suitable
genuine products for the segment, while it is not unl (...)
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Trying to sell dumbed-down versions of mySAP Business Suite, Oracle E-Business Suite, without a serious re-engineering of
these products, has not ...
Published:
2003-06-09
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Abstract:
With its new business model, JDA plans to build upon the broadening collective JDA Portfolio product lines to enable its
customers to achieve a new level of operational excellence. (...)
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With its new business model, JDA plans to build upon the broadening collective JDA Portfolio product lines to enable its customers
to achieve a ne...
Published:
2004-12-29
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Abstract:
ERP vendors are making their way into the retail market by bundling, acquiring point solutions or partnering strategically
to embed retail-specific functions within their suites. Like in all other enterprise applications markets, eventually, albeit
not any time soon, the retail market too will come to a (...)
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ERP vendors are making their way into the retail market by bundling, acquiring point solutions or partnering strategically
to embed retail-specifi...
Published:
2004-09-14
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Abstract:
While Microsoft’s zeal to deliver a market-ready CRM product may speak to the CRM market’s attractiveness, Applix’ exit may,
on the other hand, indicate that the niche CRM vendors without a clear differentiating value proposition have not much to
look for there in the long run. (...)
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While Microsoft’s zeal to deliver a market-ready CRM product may speak to the CRM market’s attractiveness, Applix’ exit may,
on the other hand, in...
Published:
2003-03-10
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Abstract:
From how to price and promote products to how to optimize profits, JDA Portfolio tries to create that perfect "moment of
truth"--when the right consumer product at the right price is at the right place and at the right time. Yet, the portfolio
rounding out process has to continue in earnest, especially a (...)
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auction inventory management:
From how to price and promote products to how to optimize profits, JDA Portfolio tries to create that perfect "moment
of truth"--when the right co...
Published:
2004-12-27