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SCM Evaluation Center

Nov 23, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted SCM knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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The Case for Pricing Management (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 3, 2006 Abstract : Savvy and dynamically optimized pricing can mean the difference between survival and failure. In many environments it might be smarter, quicker, and more useful to calculate pricing based on systematic analysis rather than on fuzzy thinking or human emotions.
Type: Article
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Manugistics Lays Groundwork For Talus Integration (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Dec 7, 2000 Abstract : This $152 million SCM vendor should make e-commerce the focus of its integration effort.
Type: Article
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The Retail Battleground for Pricing Management (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic
May 4, 2006 Abstract : The imperative to respond to constantly-evolving customer requirements more efficiently is driving retailers to look at applications giants to provide standardized software that provides flexible, integrated demand intelligence.
Type: Article
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Manugistics Indulges In The Open M&A Season (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 4, 2002 Abstract : Does Manugisticsメ acquisition of a small ERP vendor confirms a further degree of integration and convergence between ERP, SCM and CRM applications in 2002 and beyond, with SCM and CRM moving towards the transactional aspects that have until lately been the prerogative of ERP?
Type: Article
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Know Thy Market Segment's Price Response (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 18, 2007 Abstract : Since no variable can influence margins as much as pricing, almost all companies need to approach the management of selling prices, discretionary discounts, and potential price increases with the same firmness they use to manage manufacturing and procurement costs.
Type: Article
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The Challenges that Remain for One Aspiring Global Sourcing Vendor (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 26, 2007 Abstract : In the long term, Eqosメs current stature and means may not be enough to maintain its competitive position against current and potential competitors, especially those with significantly greater financial resources, name recognition, and other resources.
Type: Article
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The Anatomy of Retail Sourcing Processes (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 15, 2007 Abstract : The most successful retailers are those that continually focus on driving the very best performance from each of their suppliers, and that work collaboratively to improve performance in areas such as on-time delivery, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
Type: Article
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Let the (Excess) Inventory Flow! (3 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.
Type: Article
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The Impact of Demand-Driven Technology in the SCM Market: IBS (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 8, 2005 Abstract : The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex and expensive business software at the group and headquarters level, wanting to lower costs and quicken implementation in their subsidiaries.
Type: Article
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