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New Management at Manhattan Associates (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Oct 19, 1999 Abstract : ATLANTA, Georgia -- Manhattan Associates Inc. MANH, the global leader in best-of-breed warehouse and transportation management systems, announced the appointment of Richard (Dick) M. Haddrill, former president and chief executive officer of Powerhouse Technologies, as president and chief executive officer reporting to Alan Dabbiere, chairman of the board for Manhattan Associates, effective January 1, 2000. Dabbiere will continue to play an active role as chairman of the board and will remain involved in strategic projects associated with the company's future direction. PRNewswire, 10/18/99.
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Oracle to Enlist BPA Systems in its Mid-Market Quest (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Oct 20, 1999 Abstract : AUSTIN, Texas -- BPA SYSTEMS (www.bpasystems.com), a leading developer of business process automation solutions for dynamic manufacturing and distribution companies, announced today that its flagship product BP LINK/SC will be integrated with Oracle's newest solution for mid-sized companies, FastForward(SM) Distribution(RPM) (Rapid Pre-configured Model). With integration from BP LINK/SC to help accelerate receiving, inventory and shipping transactions using bar code and data collection technology, Oracle's FastForward Distribution(RPM) is the only enterprise class solution for wholesale distributors available in a fixed-time, fixed-price,
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Project Portfolio Management's Missing Functional Link: Stakeholder Management (3 Pages)
by Neil Stolovitsky
Dec 5, 2006 Abstract : A project's success is determined by the diverse stakeholder expectations. If some see return on investment as their primary stake, others may focus on profitability—meaning that stakeholder communication tools are only as good as their adaptability to stakeholder dynamics.
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2006 PMI Research Conference Aims to Link Project Management Discipline with the Business Community (3 Pages)
by Neil Stolovitsky
Sep 1, 2006 Abstract : The 2006 PMI Research Conference was an excellent venue for gauging the direction in which project management research is heading. The presentations of the areas of portfolio management and program management confirm the rising demand for project portfolio management solutions.
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The Role of PIM and PLM in the Product Information Supply Chain: Where is Your Link? (3 Pages)
by Jim Brown and Bob Gallagher
Mar 28, 2005 Abstract : Diverse groups have been discussing PIM from the perspective of data synchronization and syndication, product lifecycle management (PLM), and enterprise publishing. Each of these product categories includes the management of product information, but each uses product information for a different operational role.
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Jack Link's Beef Jerky Case Study: 'Wal-Mart Didn't Make Me Do It' Part Three: Expected Benefits and Lessons Learned (3 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Mar 10, 2005 Abstract : The nagging question is, 'Can SMEs justify RFID?' The answer is an emphatic 'Yes.' While SMEs may not have the economies of scale of large companies, their business case could end up being more positive since they typically do not face the “innovator’s dilemma” of an established barcode infrastructure.
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Jack Link's Beef Jerky Case Study: 'Wal-Mart Didn't Make Me Do It' Part Two: An Approach to RFID Implementation (4 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Mar 9, 2005 Abstract : A four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into the organization. Start small and feel your way, but think and plan for bigger opportunities. The benefits are gained and eventually the technology would be deployed throughout all of the manufacturing and distribution facilities.
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Jack Link's Beef Jerky Case Study: 'Wal-Mart Didn't Make Me Do It' Part One: RFID Philosophy for SMEs and Company Background (3 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Mar 8, 2005 Abstract : Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of lost customer sales, pointed at their corporate heads. This article looks at a company that chose to get in front of the technology curve before the information highway passed it by.
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The Role of PIM and PLM in the Product Information Supply Chain: Where is Your Link? (3 Pages)
by Jim Brown and Bob Gallagher
Nov 1, 2004 Abstract : Diverse groups have been discussing PIM from the perspective of data synchronization and syndication, product lifecycle management (PLM), and enterprise publishing. Each of these product categories includes the management of product information, but each uses product information for a different operational role.
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