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SCM Evaluation Center

Nov 24, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted SCM knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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The Essential Supply Chain (8 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : Where Supply Chain Management (SCM) was once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, companies are now beginning to perceive it as a logical and necessary extension of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). There are several reasons for this trend. First, traditional ERP systems simply lack the advanced planning tools necessary for companies to respond to an increasingly competitive business environment. Second, advances in computing power and data transmission enable disparate entities to communicate efficiently and at a low cost. Finally, vendors have observed the complementary nature of SCM and ERP and are engaged in consolidat
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Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) (1 Page)
by TEC Staff
Mar 15, 2008 Abstract : Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is an approach to decision making that involves structuring multiple choice criteria into a hierarchy, assessing the relative importance of these criteria, comparing alternatives for each criterion, and determining an overall ranking of the alternatives
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Descartes Systems Group Makes D&T Growth List ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 20, 1999 Abstract : WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1999 -- The Descartes Systems Group, Inc. DSGX, CA: DSG, a leading provider of e-business solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 1999 Canadian Technology Fast 50 Company, an annual ranking by Deloitte & Touche of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Canada. Rankings are based on the percentage of growth in revenues from 1994 - 1998 (five-year period). Descartes' increase in revenue of 1247% over 5 years resulted in a Number 21 ranking overall in the Canadian Technology Fast 50 for 1999.
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The Essential Supply Chain (4 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Aug 1, 2000 Abstract : Supply Chain Management (SCM) once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, is now perceived as a logical and necessary extension of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The reasons: First, traditional ERP systems lack the advanced planning tools necessary for companies to respond to an increasingly competitive business environment. Second, advances in computing power and data transmission enable disparate entities to communicate efficiently and at a low cost. Finally, vendors have observed the complementary nature of SCM and ERP and are engaged in consolidation of their product suites.
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Aspen - To Netfinity and Beyond ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Jul 27, 2000 Abstract : Aspen Technology, Inc. recently announced plans to leverage IBM resources to provide solutions for supply chain management (SCM) customers in the chemicals, petroleum, plastics, paper, metals, pharmaceutical, and other process industries.
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Not all SCM Products Are Created Equal (6 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Jun 19, 2000 Abstract : In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality: material procurement planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, distribution and transportation management, and inventory management and warehousing.
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'Collaborative Commerce': ERP, CRM, e-Proc, and SCM Unite! A Series Study: Baan and Parent Company, Invensys ( Pages)
by Randy Garland
Sep 20, 2001 Abstract : Baan is now iBaan, fully focused on the Internet via Portals and web technologies, across CRM, ERP, and SCM spaces.
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'Collaborative Commerce': ERP, CRM, e-Procurement, and SCM Unite! A Series Study ( Pages)
by Randy Garland
Sep 13, 2001 Abstract : Now in 2001, the catchphrase is 'Collaborative Commerce', where we unite all of the elements of ERP, CRM, E-Procurement, and SCM into one coherent system within and between organizations. This is the stuff system integrators dream of.
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Lucrative but "Risky" Aftermarket Business—Service and Replacement Parts SCM ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic and Olin Thompson
Jul 28, 2005 Abstract : The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts.
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