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Do Chinese Enterprises Really Need MES and WMS? ( Pages)
by Nelson M. Nones
Jul 23, 2005 Abstract : Despite rapid industrialization in China and other developing countries, most manufacturing execution systems (MES) and warehouse management systems (WMS) are found in North America, Western Europe, and Japan. These systems have made extraordinary productivity gains possible in the West. However, Chinese manufacturers require a new generation of MES and WMS capabilities to boost their productivity.
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ERP and WMS Co-Existence: When System Worlds Collide ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Jun 17, 2003 Abstract : You are currently using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. You want to improve your warehouse management and operations and are considering a warehouse management system (WMS) solution. However, there is significant overlap between ERP software and a WMS regarding inventory-related functionality. Read on to learn about some of the considerations and decisions that need to be made to ensure that the maximum benefits are obtained from each software solution.
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What You Should Know Before Selecting a WMS ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
May 29, 2003 Abstract : Before an important game, you create a game plan. Before you start building a house, you have a blueprint. And before you start looking at a warehouse management system (WMS), you must define how you want your warehouse to be organized and function. This article looks at basic warehouse strategies that need to be understood to ensure that the WMS software effectively and efficiently supports the activities of the warehouse, now and in the future. This is not to say that you will not consider the best practices of the new
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ERP Vendors Intrude on SCE/WMS Safe Haven ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 27, 2004 Abstract : Within the warehouse management system (WMS) market, which is still the main breadwinning offering for most of the SCE vendors, most products are functionally on par with mere nuances in ease of configuration or industry focus to differentiate the winner. ERP vendors have taken advantage of this unfavorable perception for WMS specialists to in the very least shore up their huge install bases, if not compete for some
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Do Chinese Enterprises Really Need MES and WMS? (7 Pages)
by Nelson M. Nones
Dec 21, 2004 Abstract : Despite rapid industrialization in China and other developing countries, most MES and WMS are found in North America, Western Europe, and Japan. These systems have made extraordinary productivity gains possible in the West. However, Chinese manufacturers require a new generation of MES and WMS capabilities to boost their productivity.
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Warehouse Management Systems by the Numbers ( Pages)
by René Jones
Sep 22, 2006 Abstract : When it comes to warehouse management systems (WMS), the stats are both shocking and thought-provoking. And although you don't see these stats in the marketing brochures of WMS vendors, you need to think about them before you purchase a WMS.
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Catalyst International Secures French Connection with Steria ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 21, 1999 Abstract : MILWAUKEE, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst International, Inc. CLYS, a leading supplier of warehouse management systems (WMS) applications, today announced the signing of a new VAR partner agreement with Steria, one of France's largest systems and services integrators. The new agreement gives Steria sole rights to provide sales, marketing and implementation services for Catalyst's WMS solutions in France.
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SCP and SCE Need to Collaborate for Better Fulfillment Part Two: Vendor and User Recommendations. ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 14, 2003 Abstract : While the WMS market is expected to continue to grow modestly and faster than the market for many other applications, it appears the WMS add-on solution, customer order fulfillment process management, will experience much higher growth.
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What's Ahead for Users on the Enterprise Infrastructure Battlefront? ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic
May 24, 2005 Abstract : The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack or the enterprise infrastructure. As a result, these vendors are drilling down deeper to compete with each other.
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