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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply
chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts. (...)
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain
management (SCM) of...
Published:
2005-07-28
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Novell’s new DirXML directory will use XML and LDAP to seamlessly manage legacy directories from an NDS platform. Get ready
for the Acronym Wars. (...)
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... [NASDAQ:NOVL] used its user ... to simplify its marketing message and
attract a new generation of customers to buy into its directory-centric e-business strategy.
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2000-04-14
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Invensys must communicate its successes and strategy to the marketplace, and must aggressively invest in customer satisfaction,
marketing, and sales. IPS must convince customers and prospects that it is here to stay; while the functionally rich products
are great advantages, many other considerations mak (...)
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Invensys must communicate its successes and strategy to the marketplace, and must aggressively invest in customer satisfaction,
marketing, and sal...
Published:
2003-05-14
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Combining deep analytics with BI solution functionality, expanding in certain verticals, and by acquiring several well thought
out companies, have been key for SAS to further entrench itself in the market. (...)
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Combining deep analytics with BI solution functionality, expanding in certain verticals, and by acquiring several well thought
out companies, have...
Published:
2005-08-11
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A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company.
In this article, key structural and functional elements, as well as the advantages of implementing and effectively using a
sales portal, are discussed. (...)
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A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company.
In this article, ...
Published:
2008-09-15
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The central premise of price segmentation, especially in business-to-business environments, is that pricing should be consistent
for similar deals. The process quantifies similarity by empirically determining which deal circumstances affect price response,
enabling companies to benchmark prices against s (...)
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The central premise of price segmentation, especially in business-to-business environments, is that pricing should be consistent
for similar deals...
Published:
2007-05-25
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A quality product offering doesn't guarantee success for any up-and-coming vendor, especially in a market requiring more
awareness and depending on organizational change. While Zilliant appears to be the early market leader, its long-term success
depends on several factors. (...)
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A quality product offering doesn't guarantee success for any up-and-coming vendor, especially in a market requiring more
awareness and depending o...
Published:
2007-06-13
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Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities. (...)
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Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities.
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2002-10-23
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Beyond Boundaries: a New Role for Finance in Driving Business Collaboration. Find RFP Templates to Define Your Implementation
In Relation To Business Collaboration in Finance. The current global economic instability means firms have to quickly adapt
to business conditions. This uncertainty may increase co (...)
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Beyond Boundaries: a New Role for Finance in Driving Business Collaboration. Find RFP Templates to Define Your Implementation
In Relation To Busine...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By
understanding the basics of DDSN, and through selective implementation, SMBs can experience the agility, adaptability, and
alignment of DDSN. (...)
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Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By understanding
the basics ...
Published:
2005-10-10
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No matter how well an enterprise implements a CRM, ERP, SCM, Business Intelligence, or Data Warehouse project, poor data
quality can destroy its utility and cost real dollars. (...)
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No matter how well an enterprise implements a CRM, ERP, SCM, Business Intelligence, or Data Warehouse project, poor data quality
can destroy its u...
Published:
2002-10-17
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing a business as a "value system" for customers, companies can shift lean strategic priorities towards
growth-oriented targets instead of cost-cutting. Instead o (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Three minutes of labor from purchase requisition to invoice payment; fully executed due diligence; commitment authorization
and no delays. That is the promise of e-procurement and the potential is there for the taking - but not without risk. Extensive
preparation is necessary and full integration with r (...)
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E-Procurement Is Not Electronic Purchasing - Part II. J. Dowling - November 14, 2000. Comments: 0. Read Comments E-Procurement
Is Not Electronic Purchasi.
Published:
2000-11-14
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Abstract:
In partnering with Manugistics, Amazon acknowledges the impact that uncontrolled transportation costs have on its business.
Its move should embolden smaller Internet retailers to seek help in cutting costs and capturing elusive profits. (...)
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In partnering with Manugistics, Amazon acknowledges the impact that uncontrolled transportation costs have on its business.
Its move should embol...
Published:
2000-06-15
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Abstract:
You have heard that something called split DNS can speed up websites. What does this mean and how does it work? (...)
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You have heard that something called split DNS can speed up websites. What does this mean and how does it work?
Published:
2000-09-28
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Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, missed shipments, partial shipments, expediting efforts, and improvements in customer service. This is
an excerpt from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Mi (...)
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Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, miss...
Published:
2003-12-13
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On August 23, J.D. Edwards reported financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2000. Despite notable license
fee revenue growth of 56% over the same period last year, the net loss for the Q3 2000 was a hefty $22.6 million. (...)
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On August 23, JD Edwards reported financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2000. Despite notable license fee
revenue growth of 56%...
Published:
2000-09-27
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Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options for supply contracts. Managers who buy energy need to have more information about projected operational
energy demand in order to get the best energy prices. T (...)
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Energy purchasing has become increasingly complex as a result of deregulation. The deregulated market provides more suppliers
and more options fo...
Published:
2002-08-09
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Service-oriented Architecture: Savior or Nemesis? Reports and Other Software Dynamic System to Use In Your Dynamic System
of Service-oriented Architecture. Managed well, service-oriented architecture (SOA) offers a tremendous opportunity to make
positive changes and lay a foundation that will allow IT to (...)
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Service-oriented Architecture: Savior or Nemesis? Reports and Other Software Dynamic System to Use In Your Dynamic System
of Service-oriented Archi...
Published:
2010-03-11
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If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a manufacturing environm (...)
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If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-12