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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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... Source: Porini USA. Document Type: White Paper Description: For apparel and textile
companies, delocalized production and complex supply networks make it ...
Published:
2010-09-16
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As innovation rates accelerate and product life cycles shorten, companies are increasingly looking for tools to make their
supply chain more efficient. Technology, such as radio frequency identification (RFID) has enormously helped supply chain
planner. (...)
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Published:
2010-03-11
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In 1988, Gulistan Carpet, one of America’s leading carpet producers, implemented a custom enterprise resource planning (ERP)
system to understand its business planning issues. But management soon realized this was not enough, and wanted to find a
way to link this information with actual plant floor pro (...)
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Gulistan Textile and Apparel Case Study. Source: Adexa, Inc. ... Download
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Published:
2010-03-11
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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 ...
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2010-03-11
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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. 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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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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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:
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:
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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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:
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:
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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... C-TPAT participants, implementation of the ... the frontlines of the
Supply Chain Management technology ... technology, semiconductor, automotive,
textile, and apparel ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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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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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:
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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Abstract:
The US is the largest debtor nation in the world, with the largest per capita consumption of energy, and its currency is
in decline. Does that mean a decline in America's wealth and super power status? This article makes some sobering observations,
predictions, and recommendations. (...)
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The US is the largest debtor nation in the world, with the largest per capita consumption of energy, and its currency is in
decline. Does that m...
Published:
2004-12-23
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... Of course, having a clear product development strategy that suits your specific business is something
that needs to be done prior to your PLM implementation. ...
Published:
2009-11-05
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Abstract:
Thoughts on global trade, outsourcing, and your pay--how we can stop the downward pressure on wages and salaries. (...)
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Thoughts on global trade, outsourcing, and your pay--how we can stop the downward pressure on wages and salaries.
Published:
2004-10-20
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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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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:
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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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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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