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Profit Optimization - Can We Possibly Argue With The Objective? (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Aug 11, 2003
Abstract : The 'why' of Profit Optimization is easy? The objective is to increase profits and we can all agree on that objective. The 'how' of Profit Optimization is not so easy. The seemingly simple solutions are dependent upon each other and many more variables. Profit Optimization is not a simple objective; it is a very complex objective.
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Inventory Planning & Optimization: Extending Your ERP System Part Three: Business Case for Inventory Optimization Solutions (2 Pages)
by D Hooiman
Apr 7, 2003
Abstract : Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements. Research has indicated that solutions are priced in a large range from tens of thousands of Dollars to millions of Dollars. In this niche market sector, price is definitely not an indicator of the quality of solution. ROI and usability are paramount.
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Product Lifecycle Management: Expediting Product Innovation (3 Pages)
by R. Nagarajan
Oct 20, 2006
Abstract : The highly competitive product manufacturing market makes true product lifecycle management (PLM) inevitable. PLM helps companies map product requirements to features, obtain control over product data, preserve product knowledge assets, and enter into the new paradigm of modular product development.
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Pelion Systems Champions Manufacturing Process Optimization (4 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Jan 31, 2006
Abstract : Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a 'virtual factory' approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing process optimization, to satisfy this need.
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Provia Tackles RFID in a Twofold Manner Part Five: 3PL Support and SCE Optimization (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 17, 2004
Abstract : FourSite 4.4 is an upgrade of its fulfillment solution oriented towards third party logistics (3PL) providers. ViaOptimize, is an advanced step for companies who have already automated their facilities with Provia's WMS and are now looking at optimization as a key area of improvement, efficiency and cost reduction.
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Advanced Planning and Optimization Software: Myths, Facts, and User Perceptions (7 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 6, 2004
Abstract : Advanced planning optimization (APO) or advanced planning and scheduling (APS), as it is sometimes called, has been creating a lot of confusion and skepticism, albeit for wrong reasons, because of its many publicized failures, especially in tactical and strategic use. The reasons for past failures included lack of training and complex user interfaces among other things. However there is a renewed interest in APO and many vendors are creating easy-to-use systems along with new awareness. This coupled with its profound success in mission critical tasks will result in more users using APO systems.
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The Many Faces of PLM Part Two: The Future of the PLM Suite (6 Pages)
by Jim Brown
Dec 30, 2003
Abstract : The future of the PLM Suite will include more applications that cover product-related functionality and further expand the benefits available. As the PLM Suite matures, companies will benefit from increased functionality and increased integration between business processes. The ultimate expression of this more mature solution will result in a broad suite of focused, integrated applications that leverage a core of unified, structured product data - the PLM Platform.
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Inventory Planning & Optimization: Extending Your ERP System (2 Pages)
by Dirk Hooiman
Apr 4, 2003
Abstract : SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality. The SCM market has been growing so strongly that where SCM was once viewed as a means to gain competitive advantage, companies now see it as a necessary extension of an ERP system, especially Inventory Management and Optimization solutions.
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eLoyalty Enhances Its Field Service And Logistics Services (3 Pages)
by L. Talarico
Nov 21, 2000
Abstract : eLoyalty, a CRM strategy and implementation consultancy, recently partnered with ServicePower to enhance its Field Service and Logistics practice. ServicePower is a small vendor that develops dispatch optimization software. eLoyalty will use ServicePowerﾒs software to incorporate dispatch optimization and other aspects of Field Force Automation into their CRM services.
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