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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 15, 2004
Abstract : While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing.
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Cash Management 101 ( Pages)
by Leslie Satenstein
Aug 13, 2008
Abstract : Cash management is an essential business process all organizations must perform to survive. Though cash management uses automation for much of the “grunt” work, it is human intelligence in the financial decision making that does the rest.
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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part 1: Tutorial ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 14, 2004
Abstract : Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity including the
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Sales and Operations Planning Part Three: Game Plan Guidelines ( Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Dec 13, 2003
Abstract : 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 Microsoft Navision.
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Is ROI King In Evaluating IT Investments? Part 1. Should We Make the Investment? ( Pages)
by William Friend and Olin Thompson
Jul 23, 2002
Abstract : IT managers should recognize that cash flow measurements are being increasingly used to evaluate IT investments, even though initial estimates of cash flows from IT projects are often hard to determine because underlying business assumptions can change. IT veterans all know that reconciling IT investments to the bottom line has been problematic.
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Managing Global Trade Flows ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 16, 2005
Abstract : In global trade, the flow of information must support the tracking and management of the goods to enable the secure and compliant entry and exit to and from countries for the correct funds to flow to eligible business and trading partners.
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What You Should Know Before Selecting a WMS ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
May 29, 2003
Abstract : Before an important game, you create a game plan. Before you start building a house, you have a blueprint. And before you start looking at a warehouse management system (WMS), you must define how you want your warehouse to be organized and function. This article looks at basic warehouse strategies that need to be understood to ensure that the WMS software effectively and efficiently supports the activities of the warehouse, now and in the future. This is not to say that you will not consider the best practices of the new
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Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta: A Book Excerpt Part Four: Guidelines and Case Studies ( Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Mar 26, 2004
Abstract : The lack of effective game plans is typically cited as a leading cause of poor system implementation. The following guidelines provide suggestions for improving the effectiveness of sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plans.
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Critical Business Functions: Misunderstood, Underutilized, and Undervalued Part One: Credit and A/R Management ( Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr. and Abe WalkingBear Sanchez
Feb 2, 2005
Abstract : The credit and collection function is the most misunderstood, underutilized, and undervalued area of business. When allied with the sales function, controlled A/R can generate a significant cash inflow playing a huge role in the prospect-to-cash cycle.
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