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Abstract:
Supply chain planning involves functions such as demand forecasting and planning, distribution inventory planning, and plant
capacity planning and scheduling. The right mix of strategy, education, and systems can have a very high impact on a manufacturer’s
overall operations—and ultimately its bottom (...)
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Best Practices in Demand and Inventory Planning for Chemical Companies. Source: CDC Software.
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Published:
2010-05-11
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The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requirements for a Supply Chain Planning (SCP) system. This article discusses some of these unique needs. (...)
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chemical inventory management:
The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requir...
Published:
2002-08-04
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Abstract:
Strategies for Profitable Growth: Chemical Industry. Search for Data and Other Software for the Chemical Industry. You may
have survived the slowdown of the last few years, but you must still find new growth opportunities to stay competitive. However,
you can only cut so much. Midsize businesses in partic (...)
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Strategies for Profitable Growth: Chemical Industry. Search for Data and Other Software for the Chemical Industry. You may
have survived the slowdo...
Published:
2010-03-11
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For over 30 years, Madison Chemical Industries has sold 100 percent polyurethane coatings and linings to companies around
the globe. With the technical challenges it faced as a growing company, it was becoming clear that the DOS-based system it
was using to maintain its inventory had to go. With an integ (...)
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... however, Madison has been able to reduce its inventory by 15 percent. Download <strong>Customer
Success Story: Batchmaster Has Madison Chemical Covered</strong ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother operations. They must also resolve the challenges posed by environmental regulations and the need for seamless
data integration. (...)
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chemical inventory management:
For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother o...
Published:
2006-05-11
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"WHITE PLAINS, NY-- Optum, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance with Categoric Software Corporation to optimize and
manage supply chain actions. Under the agreement, Optum will resell Categoric Alerts software as part of its Optum SCE(TM)
Series to manage warehouse and transportation processes for f (...)
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chemical inventory management:
"WHITE PLAINS, NY-- Optum, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance with Categoric Software Corporation to optimize
and manage supply chain actio...
Published:
1999-10-12
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Abstract:
IFS has much to offer customers. Its IFS Applications suite now boasts an asset lifecycle management module for quick data
retrieval. IFS also has a strong commitment to international standards, and with its acquisition of iSC, expertise in naval
and marine operations. (...)
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chemical inventory management:
IFS has much to offer customers. Its IFS Applications suite now boasts an asset lifecycle management module for quick data
retrieval. IFS also has...
Published:
2008-04-18
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Abstract:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly
variable demand, or to execute predictable product supply strategies. (...)
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Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly variable
demand, or to ex...
Published:
2007-12-24
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Abstract:
New analytical software tools have recently emerged to combine and condense a wealth of information that should give the
salesperson a more definitive "yes or no" answer fairly quickly when it comes to offering specific pricing, while also giving
management a higher-level view of business efficiency and (...)
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chemical inventory management:
New analytical software tools have recently emerged to combine and condense a wealth of information that should give the salesperson
a more defini...
Published:
2006-04-04
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Abstract:
Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting a solution that can deal with the unique needs of the business. (...)
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chemical inventory management:
Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting ...
Published:
2006-05-12
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Abstract:
The area of warehouse management systems and supply chain execution might be the best examples of Adonix' commitment to provide
small and large businesses with the building blocks for supply chain management. (...)
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chemical inventory management:
The area of warehouse management systems and supply chain execution might be the best examples of Adonix' commitment to
provide small and large bu...
Published:
2005-09-21
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Abstract:
Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the results were based on the latest request for information (RFI) supplied to us by the vendors, and
all priorities were assigned by the client. (...)
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Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the ...
Published:
2008-03-10
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Abstract:
Previously price management was an overlooked area by vendors because they lacked the native capabilities to meet this need.
However, through partnerships and acquisitions, they are creating viable products, which are enabling enterprises to see greater
return. (...)
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chemical inventory management:
Previously price management was an overlooked area by vendors because they lacked the native capabilities to meet this need.
However, through part...
Published:
2006-05-03
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Abstract:
For chemical producers Akzo Nobel, managing a complex supply chain producing more than 2,000 chemical products was an extremely
complex task. Akzo Nobel decided to implement a multi-user sales and operations planning (S&OP) system that would be available
company wide. Increasing its forecast visibility r (...)
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... a complex supply chain producing more than 2,000 chemical products was an ...
raised awareness of critical issues earlier—thus reducing inventory and increasing ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers that are viable companies with a solid product, typically do not meet
the dimensional inventory, chemical, and physical properties requirements that are vital to the metal service industry and
material converter businesses. (...)
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chemical inventory management:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers that are viable companies with a solid product, typically do not meet
the dimensional invento...
Published:
2005-11-30
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Abstract:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prospective users will have to decide whether SAP would indeed be the best solution without the packaged
option. (...)
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chemical inventory management:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prosp...
Published:
2006-05-30
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Abstract:
This is an examination of Pronto Software's ERP solution. By looking at how areas where the Pronto product fulfills a large
portion of selection criteria, companies can determine if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship with Pronto. We ask the
question, all things being equal, which modules contribut (...)
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chemical inventory management:
This is an examination of Pronto Software's ERP solution. By looking at how areas where the Pronto product fulfills a
large portion of selection c...
Published:
2003-04-11
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Abstract:
Mills are factories where value is added to raw material by processing it into a form suitable either for further manufacturing,
or for immediate end-use. However, general enterprise resource planning software typically does not meet the requirements
of these industries. (...)
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chemical inventory management:
Mills are factories where value is added to raw material by processing it into a form suitable either for further manufacturing,
or for immediate ...
Published:
2006-09-12
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Abstract:
SSI shows deep understanding of the requirements for chemical, drug, and mill-based industries. Consequently, it has developed
such must-have capabilities as potency controls, container movements, top-down and bottom-up traceability, and controls for
customs and excise, shelf life, and location validatio (...)
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chemical inventory management:
SSI shows deep understanding of the requirements for chemical, drug, and mill-based industries. Consequently, it has developed
such must-have capa...
Published:
2006-07-25
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Abstract:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. In the process manufacturing environment, this software can help manufacturers deal with complex manufacturing
processes and increase overall customer satisfact (...)
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chemical inventory management:
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand
management software. I...
Published:
2008-12-24