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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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Let the (Excess) Inventory Flow! ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 26, 2007 Abstract : Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory, once addressed, often leads to both the inventory and dollars flying out the door. There should be smarter ways of handling this problem.
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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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Inventory Reduction: Effectively Turning Excess Into Cash ( Pages)
by R. Michael Donovan
May 16, 2002 Abstract : In virtually all manufacturing companies, there is a direct correlation between inventory levels and overall business performance. In fact, CEO's and CFO's believe that their companies consistently carry 25 to 40 percent or more inventory than is needed.
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Is There a Smarter Way to Handle Excess Active and Obsolete Inventory? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 29, 2007 Abstract : Imagine the convenience of a 24x7 intranet marketplace where companies could sell off their inventory to the highest bidder. FreeFlow is one such business service provider, helping companies find buyers to sell their products to and increase inventory asset recovery.
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Who Needs Warehousing Management and How Much Thereof? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 30, 2005 Abstract : The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually real-time data to closely match supply to demand, eliminate the need to hold excess inventory, and increase the flow of goods throughout the supply chain.
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Provia Tackles RFID in a Twofold Manner Part Seven: WMS Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 19, 2004 Abstract : Since the warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility, it now has to use real time data to closely match supply to demand, eliminate the need to hold excess inventory, and increase the flow of goods throughout the supply chain.
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Optum Unveils Tradestream For Collaborative Fulfillment ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Jul 20, 2000 Abstract : Supply chain execution vendor, Optum, Inc., recently released Tradestream, a new Internet application that is intended to provide customers and suppliers with the means to eliminate excess inventory and increase working capital.
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RFID--A New Technology Set to Explode? Part Two: Early Adopters, Challenges, and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 23, 2004 Abstract : Radio frequency identification or RFID has a potential of becoming a new technology inflection point. It can be a missing piece in the long-lasting puzzle of squeezing excess inventory out of supply chains, but only when (and if) it reaches a critical mass of adoption and maturity over the next several years.
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