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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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supply chain articles for construction industry:
... But what about the construction industry’s current challenges, its
outlook, and the market trends? The Construction Industry’s Outlook. ...
Published:
2010-02-01
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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 articles for construction industry:
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:
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 articles for construction industry:
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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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 articles for construction industry:
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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By extending its traditional focus on project-based businesses into the closely related areas of PSA and CRM (i.e., the so-called
"Project-PLUS" marketing spin), Deltek remains well-entrenched in the territory that many companies aspire to control, but
have yet to penetrate. (...)
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By extending its traditional focus on project-based businesses into the closely related areas of PSA and CRM (ie, the so-called
"Project-PLUS" m...
Published:
2004-01-07
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Abstract:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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Abstract:
A company virtually unknown outside of the hospitality sector hits the ground running with a product, a marketplace, and
a business model that might make some of the better-known e-procurement companies sit up and take notice. (...)
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A company virtually unknown outside of the hospitality sector hits the ground running with a product, a marketplace, and a
business model that mig...
Published:
2000-05-25
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Amid an intensifying hullabaloo in the mid-market, with all tier one players delivering solutions tailored for small-to-medium
enterprises (SMEs) and incumbent tier one and tier three vendors defending their turf, PeopleSoft seems to have thrown another
strike by utilizing its acquisition of former J.D. (...)
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Amid an intensifying hullabaloo in the mid-market, with all tier one players delivering solutions tailored for small-to-medium
enterprises (SMEs) ...
Published:
2004-07-26
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... For long-time followers of the building and construction industry,
Meridian has steadily amassed (at a Compound Annual Growth Rate [CAGR] of 15 percent) some ...
Published:
2008-10-30
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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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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
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supply chain articles for construction industry:
... The collapse of the housing bubble and the foreclosure crisis in the US caused a worldwide ripple effect
that left the construction industry severely wounded. ...
Published:
2012-02-09
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Abstract:
Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze,
recommend, authorize, activate, expedite, and monitor projects. In recent years, however, small to medium businesses have
been able to benefit from PPM too, through software-as-a-serv (...)
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Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze,
recommend, authorize, ac...
Published:
2008-10-29
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Abstract:
When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel industry as a whole. The combined solution offering will address APS, MES, SCM, and more. (...)
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When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel...
Published:
2009-11-25
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Abstract:
i2 Technologies is the largest and fastest growing vendor of supply chain management software with $751 million in revenue
over the last twelve months and a 105% average growth rate over the last five years. Fueled by a powerful sales and marketing
machine and aggressive strategies for corporate developm (...)
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i2 Technologies is the largest and fastest growing vendor of supply chain management software with $751 million in revenue
over the last twelve mo...
Published:
2000-10-18
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Abstract:
During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7. The vendor has also been surging forward by harnessing new partnerships, including turning high-profile
customers into developers and subsequent resellers (...)
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During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7....
Published:
2006-08-10
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Abstract:
Retalix, a supply chain software provider is positioning itself to be a segment pack leader through vendor positioning, vertical
differentiation, and horizontal influences. It may be poised to oust industry heavyweights including IBM and SAP as the retail
food industry software provider. (...)
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Retalix, a supply chain software provider is positioning itself to be a segment pack leader through vendor positioning, vertical
differentiation, ...
Published:
2005-10-19
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Abstract:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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supply chain articles for construction industry:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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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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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:
You may not yet have heard of ICICI-Infotech or its ERP offering, ORION. Well, for some time the rest of the world has. ICICI-Infotech
is starting to make its presence felt in North America and raise some ERP eyebrows. Read on as to why you may want to take
a closer look at this vendor and its product. I (...)
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supply chain articles for construction industry:
You may not yet have heard of ICICI-Infotech or its ERP offering, ORION. Well, for some time the rest of the world has. ICICI-Infotech
is starting...
Published:
2004-11-22