| 1. |
Baan Releases New Supply Chain Products ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Nov 8, 1999
Abstract : November 2, 1999 05:30 PM BARNEVELD, Netherlands and HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Baan Company N.V., a global provider of enterprise business solutions, today announced the release of two major new additions to its Supply Chain Solutions suite: Baan Supply Chain Solutions Planner 2.0 for factory planning, and Baan Supply Chain Solutions Order Promising 1.0 for order acceptance. The two solutions provide advanced supply chain and logistics capabilities that enable manufacturing professionals to increase throughput, reduce inventory, improve supply chain visibility, and improve response time and service levels to customers.
|
| 2. |
Continuous Improvement Case Study: Taking Baby Steps towards Tangible Benefits ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
May 19, 2006
Abstract : To improve supply chain operations with a fresh look and new ideas, Harris Tea worked with a consulting firm, Supply Chain Consultants. The objective was to optimize the entire supply chain, not just the pieces.
|
| 3. |
The Retail Industry: Improving Supply Chain Efficiency Through Vendor Compliance - An Andersen Point Of View ( Pages)
by Don Duval and Jeff Russel
Dec 2, 2001
Abstract : The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail industry is quickly learning the value of developing strategic working relationships with vendor partners to improve supply chain efficiency.
|
| 4. |
RFID--A New Technology Set to Explode? Part One: RFID Technology ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 22, 2004
Abstract : For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities to improve supply chain operations, since real-time inventory control, tracking, and alerting capabilities could be very important advantages of RFID. As tagged inventory goes through ports, terminals, freight forwarders, and into a distribution center, the RFID tag should provide near real-time visibility of an item's whereabouts at all times.
|
| 5. |
SAP Bolsters NetWeaver's MDM Capabilities Part Two: xCat and SAP MDM ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 2, 2004
Abstract : SAP purports that SAP MDM also lays the foundation for efficient and accurate exchange of cross-business information. Consumer products companies, for instance, can exchange timely product information with retail distributors, avoid costly inaccuracies, enhance merchandizing, and improve supply chain operations.
|
| 6. |
Brain of Supply Chain System (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jun 19, 2004
Abstract : A software tool called advanced planning and optimization, APO, for short, is used to make a supply chain system cost effective and integrated. Since this tool works on top of all other software tools which are used to plan, monitor, and control supply chain activities and control them, APO can effectively be called the brain of a supply chain system. This article explores advantages of having an APO tool for managing supply chain functions even if a business already has invested in a supply chain management (SCM) system. If a company has not made the investment then the APO tool can be used together with the upcoming SCM system.
|
| 7. |
Tightening the Chain—Supply Chain Cost-cutting Strategies ( Pages)
by Dylan Persaud
Aug 4, 2008
Abstract : As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment.
|
| 8. |
Avoid the Perils of Service Parts Planning in Supply Chain Management ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic and Olin Thompson
Aug 1, 2005
Abstract : Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply chain. Companies using conventional, new product inventory methods are missing opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
|
| 9. |
Tightening the Chain—Supply Chain Cost-cutting Strategies ( Pages)
by Dylan Persaud
Apr 6, 2007
Abstract : As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment.
|
CART 
