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Abstract:
For apparel and textile companies, delocalized production and complex supply networks make it difficult to coordinate with
trade partners and maintain product traceability. Price pressure, competition, and demanding customers erode margins and increase
the urgency of cost control and fast time-to-market. (...)
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Published:
2010-09-16
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As apparel and textile companies move to outsourcing production—relinquishing direct control in favor of a more cost-effective
manufacturing model—a lean supply chain may appear to be the next logical step for further implementing cost and operational
improvement. Not so, however. You can’t have a (...)
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Document Type: White Paper Description: As apparel and textile companies move ...
of a more cost-effective manufacturing model—a lean supply chain may appear ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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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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Staples Brand Group (SBG), the group responsible for products carrying the Staples brand name, offers a wide range of products,
from items as simple as pencil leads to complex products such as ergonomic office chairs. Learn about the solutions SBG uses
to drive global sourcing, track costs and shipments, (...)
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Case Study: Staples Brand Group. Source: Arigo. Document Type: Case Study Description: Staples Brand Group (SBG), the group
responsible ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Embedded knowledge exists in the supply chain to understand and unlock customer value. Integrating the chain is crucial to
aligning the goals of customers and provider. (...)
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Embedded knowledge exists in the supply chain to understand and unlock customer value. Integrating the chain is crucial to
aligning the goals of c...
Published:
2004-11-02
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Abstract:
In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising fuel costs and increased international trade, supply chain management software can help ETO organizations
get—and stay—ahead of the competition. (...)
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In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising f...
Published:
2008-07-18
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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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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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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:
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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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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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:
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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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:
On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. Consolidated net sales were $1.07 billion compared with $1.22 billion for the third quarter of 1998. Net
income for the third quarter was $87.6 million, or $ 0 (...)
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On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. ...
Published:
1999-11-01
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Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since July, four small vendors have assumed new names and personas to better differentiate their offerings in
the marketplace. (...)
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Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since Ju...
Published:
2000-02-09
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Abstract:
Today's business climate is all about competition - we're lean, we’re mean, but competing on price is not where it’s at.
How do you create a lasting identity and relationship with your customer through your processes from marketing, sales and
supply chain to keep them loyal? A fascinating discussion (...)
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supply chain help for textile and apparel:
Today's business climate is all about competition - we're lean, we’re mean, but competing on price is not where it’s
at. How do you create a lasti...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
ITV capabilities allows an organization to meet the challenges of rapidly increasing fuel prices, changes in regulatory requirements,
and provides customers with premium services without increasing the total cost of operations. Find out more in this article! (...)
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ITV capabilities allows an organization to meet the challenges of rapidly increasing fuel prices, changes in regulatory requirements,
and provides...
Published:
2009-08-31
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Abstract:
We got many letters for more ideas and details, so we are doing a more in-depth series for supply chain software leaders.
In this article we will discuss the issue of completing the whole transaction—the complete solution—which is key to continued
revenue growth. (...)
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supply chain help for textile and apparel:
We got many letters for more ideas and details, so we are doing a more in-depth series for supply chain software leaders.
In this article we will ...
Published:
2004-03-18
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Abstract:
A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop database application. Find out what's Andersen's take on vendor compliance programs. (...)
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A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop d...
Published:
2001-12-08
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-18
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Abstract:
As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment. (...)
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As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area...
Published:
2009-07-24
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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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supply chain help 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