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Will a Tool Manufacturer and a Supply Chain Software Vendor "Click" in Matrimony? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 13, 2006
Abstract : The merger of traditional brick-and-mortar manufacturer Illinois Tool Works with Internet-based Click Commerce is puzzling, but has some method to the madness. Only time will tell how easily and tightly their tools will
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Manufacturer's Nirvana -- Real-Time Actionable Information ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 12, 2005
Abstract : How many ERP vendors, including the largest ones, have natively built-in real-time production monitoring, warehousing management, time and attendance capture, and complete quality management systems?
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Profitable-to-promise: A New Exciting Era (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Dec 7, 2004
Abstract : Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer has to ensure that every order taken, is profitable. This article focuses on the issues related to order delivery date promising in view of profitability of orders to the manufacturer.
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Competing Globally—Predicting Demand and Delivering Optimally ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 6, 2006
Abstract : To benefit from globalization (or to meet its threat), a food manufacturer must be prepared. To sell into new markets, the manufacturer needs to be a better partner, and collaborate with customers who have different needs from its traditional customers.
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Profitable-to-promise: A New Exciting Era ( Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Nov 24, 2005
Abstract : Any manufacturing business is faced with promising accurate delivery dates for customer orders. At the same time, the manufacturer has to ensure that every order taken, is profitable. This article focuses on the issues related to order delivery date promising in view of profitability of orders to the manufacturer.
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Margin Squeeze and Globalization in the Food and Beverage Industry ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic
Nov 1, 2006
Abstract : In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with the manufacturer having limited power to increase or maintain prices. The only real variable the manufacturer does control is cost.
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VA Linux Releases NAS Server ( Pages)
by R. Krause
Sep 26, 2000
Abstract : Trying to break into the growing Network-Attached Storage market, Linux-based hardware manufacturer VA Linux has announced the release of its 9205 NAS storage server appliance.
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Business Intelligence Success at Biomet, Inc. ( Pages)
by P. Catz
Sep 25, 2001
Abstract : Biomet, a manufacturer of orthopedic medical products needed to support its worldwide need for sales information.
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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Case Study ( Pages)
by Case Study Spotlight
Sep 21, 2007
Abstract : Find out how one American manufacturer with a hot new product line found a product lifecycle management (PLM) system that would enable its team to meet demand in record time. Oddly enough, it was right under their noses the whole time…
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