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SCM Evaluation Center
Nov 24, 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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SCM Software for Real World Manufacturing: A Case for Mission Critical Use (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 24, 2004
Abstract : In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a 'management by exception' operations with no constraints or bottlenecks to worry about. But in reality manufacturing is all about managing constraints. A lot of constraints! This article discusses the impacts of constraints on manufacturing planning and execution and how a well implemented SCM software can help in overcoming these constraints.
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ERP and SCM Implementations Part One: Doing Too Much Too Soon (3 Pages)
by Joseph Strub
Apr 8, 2004
Abstract : In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a quadruple jump in ice skating; running a sub 3:50 minute mile in track; and winning the Tour de France in cycling--all in the same year. How? By trying to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) software at the same time. Read on why this is an ill-advised course of action with an extremely low probability of success.
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ERP and SCM Implementations Part Two: Interfaces and Priorities (3 Pages)
by Joseph Strub
Apr 9, 2004
Abstract : To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect is when dissatisfaction arises. These can be dealt with in a rational manner through the employment of effective project and change management procedures. However, an area that typically creates problems, whether expected or not, is the development of interfaces between proprietary software that cannot be replaced.
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SCM Software for Mills (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 17, 2004
Abstract : Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity for the software vendors who cater to the needs of customers in these industries. But these industries have some unique requirements which are discussed throughout this article. Supply chain management software which does planning and execution for manufacturing, transportation, distribution etc. for mills industry, needs to address these unique requirements.
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Is There a Panacea for Enterprise Software Pricing Yet? (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 21, 2005
Abstract : While enterprise applications are becoming a commodity, their pricing schemes have yet to follow suit. Users are put in a costly position where the 'fine print' clauses of implementation contracts may inhibit reasonable expectations for software warranties.
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ERP Vendors Moving to Aerospace and Defense Markets (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 21, 2000
Abstract : Market research shows that enterprise software and service markets are crossing market lines to witness strong growth in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.
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Master Requirement Planning and Master Production Scheduling Software: Hard Facts Part One: Planning and Scheduling Concepts in Manufacturing (3 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Oct 11, 2004
Abstract : Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production capacity for calculating quantities of raw material and work in progress (WIP) requirements or infinite quantities of raw and WIP materials for calculating production capacity. There are many problems with this approach. This paper discusses the pitfalls of this approach and how to avoid these by making sure that the software you buy indeed takes into account finite quantities of required materials as well as finite capacities of work centers in your manufacturing facility.
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Best of Breed Versus Fully Integrated Software: The Pro's and Con's (7 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 8, 2003
Abstract : After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy their software needs. This comes as a shock to the corporate systems culture when user communities were told that fully integrated software such as ERP, SCM, and EAM were the only way to meet their software needs. After developing a level playing field, this article examines the pro’s and con’s of one alternative over the other. Read on to see if you agree with the merits of the best of breed or fully integrated software approach to software selection.
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Optum Gets a Hand From Categoric (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Oct 12, 1999
Abstract : 'WHITE PLAINS, NY-- Optum, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance with Categoric Software Corporation to optimize and manage supply chain actions. Under the agreement, Optum will resell Categoric Alerts software as part of its Optum SCE(TM) Series to manage warehouse and transportation processes for fast-response order fulfillment at significantly reduced costs. The combined Optum and Categoric capabilities enable companies to manage the complete product order lifecycle across a supply chain, from assembling products at the right place and right time to delivering those products where and when clients require them. The alliance helps c
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