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Abstract:
E-procurement powerhouse Commerce One creates business-to-business marketplaces in Canada and Latin America It has also launched
a phalanx of portals in partnership with PeopleSoft. (...)
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E-procurement powerhouse Commerce One creates business-to-business marketplaces in Canada and Latin America It has also launched
a phalanx of port...
Published:
1999-12-22
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Abstract:
Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcomes—procure performance rather than parts and people. It requires total business process reorientation
from services and maintenance through procurement techn (...)
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Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcom...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
Supply chain systems to date have represented the back-end of that process of servicing markets and have taken us a long
way in replacing assets with information. But the fact is, building products still takes a long time. Contrastingly, markets
require short response times--days. For the last few years (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
Supply chain systems to date have represented the back-end of that process of servicing markets and have taken us a long way
in replacing assets w...
Published:
2005-01-28
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Abstract:
Here we are in the New Year. So, what should the going forward picture be of the Supply Chain portfolio? Something old, something
new, something from a service provider, something blue. OK, enough of that. (...)
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Here we are in the New Year. So, what should the going forward picture be of the Supply Chain portfolio? Something old, something
new, something f...
Published:
2004-02-12
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Abstract:
The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article describes the next wave--SmallSmartFast--and its impact on end users and vendors. (...)
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The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article ...
Published:
2004-07-31
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Abstract:
Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where many of the working assumptions have to be reevaluated. ChainLink Research’s new 3D approach provides a
useful framework for evaluating supply chain solutions (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where m...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. Read
on to find out why running with a pair of scissors is not t (...)
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The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-06
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Abstract:
As spending on technology by major players is growing at an increasing pace, there are good opportunities for vendors which
have been in the market for a while, such as One Network Enterprises. But they also face some unique challenges. (...)
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As spending on technology by major players is growing at an increasing pace, there are good opportunities for vendors which
have been in the marke...
Published:
2006-10-06
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Abstract:
Confused about RFID middleware? RFID middleware has a critical role to play in cleaving together and clarifying the signals
and intelligence, bidirectionally from the device layer to the business applications, or out to the communications infrastructure,
to the web or satellites. This article explains (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
Confused about RFID middleware? RFID middleware has a critical role to play in cleaving together and clarifying the signals
and intelligence, bi...
Published:
2005-09-06
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. Read
on to find out why running with a pair of scissors is not t (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-06
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Abstract:
Many corporations have failed the customer; they focus on transactions, rather than customers. Ann Grackin recently talked
to Shoshana Zuboff and James Maxmin, co-authors of The Support Economy, Why Corporations are Failing Individuals and The Next
Episode of Capitalism, who have inspiring and radical id (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
Many corporations have failed the customer; they focus on transactions, rather than customers. Ann Grackin recently talked
to Shoshana Zuboff and ...
Published:
2004-11-02
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Abstract:
December 2000 was the month of increased press release activity at Baan. In 2001, will the market witness a remarkable comeback
of this once almost written off vendor? (...)
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December 2000 was the month of increased press release activity at Baan. In 2001, will the market witness a remarkable comeback
of this once almos...
Published:
2001-01-26
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Abstract:
When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick and easy
implementation", and "fast and big" returns on investment are common promises. These combined with the enticing "bells and
whistles" of a system can ultimately turn an eager custome (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick
and easy implementation", and "...
Published:
2004-09-30
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Abstract:
Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product quality and customer satisfaction, which manifests into a lasting relationship with each client. However
like other enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product qu...
Published:
2004-03-17
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Abstract:
The big hit of the National Retail Federation show was the Metro Group's Store of the Future. The budget for this extravaganza
- it appears to have been underwritten by some of the biggest technology firms in the world. (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
The big hit of the National Retail Federation show was the Metro Group's Store of the Future. The budget for this extravaganza
- it appears to hav...
Published:
2004-02-12
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Abstract:
Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By
understanding the basics of DDSN, and through selective implementation, SMBs can experience the agility, adaptability, and
alignment of DDSN. (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By understanding
the basics ...
Published:
2005-10-10
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Abstract:
Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities. (...)
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Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities.
Published:
2002-10-23
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Abstract:
The desire for improved visibility, tracking, etc. stands out as a critical issue to global firms. Most firms don't know
how to get started. But as the cultural knowledge begins to spread, training comes on-line, and success stories start to get
out. (...)
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... use/experimenting with RFID in their spares business. ... Cisco Systems
RFID enabled protocols—will download code ... This article is from Parallax View, ChainLink
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Published:
2005-06-28
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Abstract:
Recently I spoke at the National Retail Federation in the center of retail: New York City! The big buzz this year, no surprise,
was about RFID. (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
Recently I spoke at the National Retail Federation in the center of retail: New York City! The big buzz this year, no surprise,
was about RFID.
Published:
2005-03-18
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Abstract:
RFID and wireless usage will drive up data transactions by ten fold over the next few years. It is likely that a significant
readdressing of the infrastructure will be required--in the enterprise and the global bandwidth. (...)
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business systems article for textile and apparel:
RFID and wireless usage will drive up data transactions by ten fold over the next few years. It is likely that a significant
readdressing of the i...
Published:
2004-10-20