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Abstract:
The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July ... but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third
month in a row. We are moving from a manufacturing economy to a supply chain economy. This article gives the big picture. (...)
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The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July ... but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third
month in a row. We...
Published:
2005-09-06
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Abstract:
Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely
repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerin...
Published:
2005-08-02
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supply chain article for construction:
... cycle which targets all suppliers, ie equipment, construction, parts, material ...
with business objectives and use green supply chain initiatives to ...
Green article. ...
Published:
2009-01-23
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supply chain article for construction:
... too (see my recent article), would you ... asset management (EAM);
Manufacturing; Supply chain; Projects. ... of Engineering, Procurement,
Construction, and Installation ...
Published:
2011-03-14
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Abstract:
Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) announced the availability of Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon 5.5, which includes
several new features and enhancements in the product's Foundation Series, Financial Series, Project Series and Service Series
of modules. This part covers the vendor’s challenges an (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) announced the availability of Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon 5.5, which includes
several new features and...
Published:
2003-09-06
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Abstract:
In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a
quadruple jump in ice skating; running a sub 3:50 minute mile in track; and winning the Tour de France in cycling--all in
the same year. How? By trying to implement enterprise resource (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a quadruple
jump in ice ska...
Published:
2004-04-08
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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 Mi (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
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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Abstract:
The planning, execution and partner collaboration processes of nearly all companies today are driven by a "plan", itself
typically part forecast, part performance target. (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
The planning, execution and partner collaboration processes of nearly all companies today are driven by a "plan",
itself typically part forecast, ...
Published:
2004-04-23
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Abstract:
Innovate with IT and gain the competitive edge. Download this whitepaper here! To stay competitive, companies need to change—and
they need to embrace change. Companies in the supply chain need to look for new and better ways of retaining their competitive
edge. A key factor in successfully overcomin (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
Innovate with IT and gain the competitive edge. Download this whitepaper here! To stay competitive, companies need to change—and
they need to...
Published:
2010-03-11
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supply chain article for construction:
... of Marketing Sue Watkins about the industry in general, BIM, and acceptance of new technology by construction
companies ... The Technology Evaluation article can be ...
Published:
2011-08-16
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supply chain article for construction:
... to other areas such as supply chain management, product ...
module but can it address Construction Contracting BEst ... Excellent article
about tier1 and tier2 ERP ...
Published:
2010-08-26
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Abstract:
The Global Transportation Organization, a division of Johnson & Johnson, successfully dealt with the global transportation
crunch. Factors contributing to its success included its approach to relationships with carriers, its push for innovation,
and its use of technology. (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
... Growth in the construction sector (stealing potential drivers ... This
article is from Parallax View, ChainLink Research's ... read by over 150,000 supply
chain and IT ...
Published:
2006-02-23
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Abstract:
This article, originally published in Engineering Times, on how companies are employing ERP is based on an interview with
Ben Spencer, TEC’s Senior Director of Knowledge Bases and Content Development. (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
This article, originally published in Engineering Times, on how companies are employing ERP is based on an interview with
Ben Spencer, TEC’s Senio...
Published:
2002-08-01
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Abstract:
Oracle seems to have been trying hard to find a magic formula to ramp up its declining applications revenue. Targeting the
lower end of the market with the simplicity hymn might be a part of the solution - provided that the approach is well tuned. (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
Oracle seems to have been trying hard to find a magic formula to ramp up its declining applications revenue. Targeting the
lower end of the market...
Published:
2001-07-10
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Abstract:
The Global Transportation Organization, a division of Johnson & Johnson, successfully dealt with the global transportation
crunch. Factors contributing to its success included its approach to relationships with carriers, its push for innovation,
and its use of technology. (...)
Excerpt related to
supply chain article for construction:
... Growth in the construction sector (stealing potential drivers ... This
article is from Parallax View, ChainLink Research's ... read by over 150,000 supply
chain and IT ...
Published:
2006-02-23
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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supply chain article for construction:
... at telecommunications and utilities construction and infrastructure ...
In his 2007 guest article in Field ... in fuel and overtime, better supply
chain and inventory ...
Published:
2010-03-19
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Abstract:
Today's enterprise is no longer a single, vertically integrated organization. Globalization, outsourcing, and off-shoring
have created an environment where end-to-end supply chains include many players, with a shared need for accurate and timely
information. (...)
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supply chain article for construction:
Today's enterprise is no longer a single, vertically integrated organization. Globalization, outsourcing, and off-shoring
have created an environm...
Published:
2005-12-23
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Excerpt related to
supply chain article for construction:
... Most of these cost overruns were blamed on “construction surprises ...
best practices that Michael Ellegood recommended in his ENR.com article entitled “Seven ...
Published:
2009-12-21
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Excerpt related to
supply chain article for construction:
... My colleague Jorge Garcia’s tutorial article explains well how to approach cloud computing
from a down-to-earth ... We get construction done, and have a lot of fun ...
Published:
2010-08-05