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Abstract:
Dell Computer Corporation has shaken up the PC Server market, in three years moving from the #5 US market share position
to a solid #2 (and #3 worldwide) - and has set its sights on #1 Compaq. This note assesses its strengths and weaknesses in
the ever-growing and increasingly important rackmount server (...)
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dell work to inventory:
... Dell's manufacturing flow is such that its server inventory turns
an estimated 60+ times per year: this ... Serviceability: Dell needs to work
on serviceability ...
Published:
1999-08-01
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Abstract:
Dell Computer Corporation has shaken up the PC Server market, in three years moving from the #5 US market share position
to a solid #2 (and #3 worldwide) - and has set its sights on #1 Compaq. This note assesses its strengths and weaknesses in
the ever-growing and increasingly important rackmount server (...)
Excerpt related to
dell work to inventory:
... Dell's manufacturing flow is such that its server inventory turns
an estimated 60+ times per year: this ... Serviceability: Dell needs to work
on serviceability ...
Published:
1999-08-01
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Abstract:
Dell Computer Corporation spent millions preparing to deploy an ERP system before realizing that the solution to one set
of issues created a more severe problem. Note based on discussion among Michael Dell, Kevin Rollins, and Morten Topfer of
Dell Computer Corporation and Dell’s Platinum Counsel of c (...)
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dell work to inventory:
... finished goods is measured in weeks and inventory turns are ... after
several months of detail work and considerable expense, Dell Computer abandoned ...
Published:
2002-05-31
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Abstract:
HP's transformation from a vertically integrated enterprise to a virtual business network was about structural change. Insights
into control, exception management, risk sharing, and architectures for information management can be gained from this supply
chain success story. (...)
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dell work to inventory:
HP's transformation from a vertically integrated enterprise to a virtual business network was about structural change.
Insights into control, exce...
Published:
2006-02-23
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Abstract:
A supply chain management system (SCM) is a critical success factor for implementing lean manufacturing. The SCM system helps
define product structure, costing information, financial information and reports and is a useful tool in the decision-making
process. (...)
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dell work to inventory:
A supply chain management system (SCM) is a critical success factor for implementing lean manufacturing. The SCM system helps
define product struc...
Published:
2009-08-10
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Abstract:
For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain operations, since real-time inventory control, tracking, and alerting capabilities could be very important
advantages of RFID. As tagged inventory goes throug (...)
Excerpt related to
dell work to inventory:
For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain...
Published:
2004-04-22
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Abstract:
IBM’s Intel-based Netfinity servers currently hold third place in the server wars with Dell and Compaq. What are their chances
for improving their position? (...)
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dell work to inventory:
... a good thing, although it will need to work hard to ... or at least
attempting to adopt) Dell's direct sales ... of this model is a reduction in inventory
and carrying ...
Published:
2000-05-15
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Abstract:
Who are the key players in the market segment of Intel small servers? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each, and
when is one more appropriate than another? (...)
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dell work to inventory:
Who are the key players in the market segment of Intel small servers? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each, and when
is one more appropri...
Published:
2000-05-31
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Abstract:
TEC's P.J. Jakovljevic runs down the history of Servigistics, a service lifecycle management (SLM) platform provider, and
interviews its chief visionary. Founded in 1999, Servigistics, initially a service parts planning and optimization (SPP/O)
specialist, has become a full-fledged service lifecycle manag (...)
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dell work to inventory:
TEC's PJ Jakovljevic runs down the history of Servigistics, a service lifecycle management (SLM) platform provider, and
interviews its chief visi...
Published:
2011-04-08
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Abstract:
For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain operations, since real-time inventory control, tracking, and alerting capabilities could be very important
advantages of RFID. As tagged inventory goes throug (...)
Excerpt related to
dell work to inventory:
For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain...
Published:
2004-04-22
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Abstract:
Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist.
If you analyze hardware maintenance from an enterprise perspective, you will identify those options and ensure the cost-effective
delivery of those services. (...)
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dell work to inventory:
Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist. If
you analyze hardware m...
Published:
2000-10-24
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Abstract:
By providing a single plug-and-play connection to multiple trading partners, CommerceHub strives to enable basically any
retailer to electronically integrate with its suppliers, regardless of the idiosyncratic systems and capabilities that might
exist among them. (...)
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dell work to inventory:
By providing a single plug-and-play connection to multiple trading partners, CommerceHub strives to enable basically any retailer
to electronicall...
Published:
2006-08-28
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dell work to inventory:
... Dell, Sony Electronics, and Frito-Lay were some ... investment), increased
forecast accuracy, higher inventory turns, and ... Automating SCM Innovation: Can It Work?
...
Published:
2010-09-07
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Abstract:
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 (...)
Excerpt related to
dell work to inventory:
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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Abstract:
Baan hopes e-Enterprise will put them on the e-commerce map. (...)
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dell work to inventory:
Baan hopes e-Enterprise will put them on the e-commerce map.
Published:
2000-02-01
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Abstract:
You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff meeting. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish
the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 obj (...)
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dell work to inventory:
You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff ...
Published:
2003-12-31
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Abstract:
Despite the digital marketplaces’ limited takeoff, the Fujitsu/Glovia's vision still remains to become the leader in B2B
e-commerce for the global enterprises, pragmatically responding first to business globalization with the current multi-national
capabilities of the former glovia.hub product. (...)
Excerpt related to
dell work to inventory:
Despite the digital marketplaces’ limited takeoff, the Fujitsu/Glovia's vision still remains to become the leader in B2B
e-commerce for the global...
Published:
2004-01-22
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Abstract:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive business software at the group and headquarters level, wanting to lower costs and quicken implementation in
their subsidiaries. (...)
Excerpt related to
dell work to inventory:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive busin...
Published:
2005-09-08
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Abstract:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive business software at the group and headquarters level, wanting to lower costs and quicken implementation in
their subsidiaries. (...)
Excerpt related to
dell work to inventory:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive busin...
Published:
2005-09-08
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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 (...)
Excerpt related to
dell work to inventory:
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