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Return on Investment (ROI) - ROI Acronym Definition and Related White Papers ( Pages)
by TEC Staff
Jun 13, 2009
Abstract : Return on Investment (ROI) is the ultimate measure of accountability that answers the question: Is there a financial return for investing in a program, process, initiative, or performance improvement solution? (source: "Return on Investment (ROI) Basics", by Patricia Pulliam & Jack Phillips).
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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 15, 2004
Abstract : While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing.
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Cash Management 101 ( Pages)
by Leslie Satenstein
Aug 13, 2008
Abstract : Cash management is an essential business process all organizations must perform to survive. Though cash management uses automation for much of the “grunt” work, it is human intelligence in the financial decision making that does the rest.
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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part 1: Tutorial ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 14, 2004
Abstract : Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity including the
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Managing Global Trade Flows ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 16, 2005
Abstract : In global trade, the flow of information must support the tracking and management of the goods to enable the secure and compliant entry and exit to and from countries for the correct funds to flow to eligible business and trading partners.
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Why Manufacturers Should Cash In On the Promise of Business Intelligence ( Pages)
by Lyndsay Wise
Jul 11, 2007
Abstract : More manufacturers would implement a business intelligence (BI) solution if they understood the true value BI brings to the organization. In this podcast, TEC analyst Lyndsay Wise sits down with Robert Abate, RCG IT?s principal consultant, to discuss why manufacturers should turn to BI to boost efficiencies and return on investment (ROI), and how to optimize a BI implementation.
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Is ROI King In Evaluating IT Investments? Part 1. Should We Make the Investment? ( Pages)
by William Friend and Olin Thompson
Jul 23, 2002
Abstract : IT managers should recognize that cash flow measurements are being increasingly used to evaluate IT investments, even though initial estimates of cash flows from IT projects are often hard to determine because underlying business assumptions can change. IT veterans all know that reconciling IT investments to the bottom line has been problematic.
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The Return of Supplier Relationship Management ( Pages)
by Dylan Persaud
Jul 13, 2007
Abstract : Globalization, technology stabilization, inventory visibility, and traceability are forcing organizations to reevaluate supplier relationship management systems. The benefits of a customer relationship management system that can be applied to a supply chain can streamline operations and increase bottom line results.
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Critical Business Functions: Misunderstood, Underutilized, and Undervalued Part One: Credit and A/R Management ( Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr. and Abe WalkingBear Sanchez
Feb 2, 2005
Abstract : The credit and collection function is the most misunderstood, underutilized, and undervalued area of business. When allied with the sales function, controlled A/R can generate a significant cash inflow playing a huge role in the prospect-to-cash cycle.
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