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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 15, 2004 Abstract : While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing.
Type: Article
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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part 1: Tutorial (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 14, 2004 Abstract : Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity including the 'quantity of one' (i.e., through the so-called mixed-model production), while keeping inventories to a minimum and shortening cycle times in order to quickly fill customer orders.
Type: Article
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Is Web Success Necessary for CEO Survival? (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
Sep 25, 1999 Abstract : The CEO of Cahners Business Information, a publisher of Business to Business information with designs on creating an Internet publishing empire, steps down. The speculation is that he was forced out by the parent company, Reed Elsevier
Type: Article
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Is Web Success Necessary for CEO Survival? (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
Sep 25, 1999 Abstract : The CEO of Cahners Business Information, a publisher of Business to Business information with designs on creating an Internet publishing empire, steps down. The speculation is that he was forced out by the parent company, Reed Elsevier.
Type: Article
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Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company by Ultimate Software
Abstract : With 10 remote office locations spread across nine states, Amerisure was in need of a communications platform that would enable the company to enhance the distribution of information to employees. Employees located in satellite offices, with no direct access to the home office, can feel disconnected from corporate headquarters’ operations and activities. Amerisure needed to communicate to employees in a timely manner that would allow the flow of accurate, important information, whether that data be employee-specific, such as salary, job, or benefit information, or company news and updates. In addition to a centralized communication platform, the company wanted heightened management of its workforce through the use of business intelligence tools that would allow it to track trends and have improved monitoring capabilities for each location.
Type: White Paper
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Managing Global Trade Flows (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 16, 2005 Abstract : In global trade, the flow of information must support the tracking and management of the goods to enable the secure and compliant entry and exit to and from countries for the correct funds to flow to eligible business and trading partners.
Type: Article
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ICICI-Infotech's North American Strategy for Success Part One: Company Background and Market Focus (3 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Nov 22, 2004 Abstract : You may not yet have heard of ICICI-Infotech or its ERP offering, ORION. Well, for some time the rest of the world has. ICICI-Infotech is starting to make its presence felt in North America and raise some ERP eyebrows. Read on as to why you may want to take a closer look at this vendor and its product. In this research note, youメll also learn about the company's strategy to target small and medium-size enterprises in order to enlarge its footprint in North America.
Type: Article
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Jack Link's Beef Jerky Case Study: 'Wal-Mart Didn't Make Me Do It' Part One: RFID Philosophy for SMEs and Company Background (3 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Mar 8, 2005 Abstract : Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of lost customer sales, pointed at their corporate heads. This article looks at a company that chose to get in front of the technology curve before the information highway passed it by.
Type: Article
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Logistics.com Might Prove An Internet Success Story After All (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Lou Talarico
Oct 25, 2001 Abstract : As the number of dot-com’s dwindles, we see some examples of highly focused exchanges and hosted applications with growth and a path towards profitability. Logistics.com is an example of one such company.
Type: Article
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