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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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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 research for construction industry:
... Economic Research, and Deutsche Bank Research’s projections ...
there I realized that the construction sector remains ... The industry
remains huge and essential in ...
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 research 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 research 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 (...)
Excerpt related to
supply chain research 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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supply chain research for construction industry:
... the large bastion of technology vendors, reporters, and research analysts reporting
... long-time followers of the building and construction industry, Meridian
has ...
Published:
2008-10-30
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Abstract:
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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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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supply chain research for construction industry:
... precursor to the software purchasing process is the research and evaluation ...
a worldwide ripple effect that left the construction industry severely wounded. ...
Published:
2012-02-09
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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 research 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:
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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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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Abstract:
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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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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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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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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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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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:
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 research 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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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:
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 research for construction industry:
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:
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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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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supply chain research for construction industry:
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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supply chain research for construction industry:
Retalix, a supply chain software provider is positioning itself to be a segment pack leader through vendor positioning, vertical
differentiation, ...
Published:
2005-10-19