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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 Intricacies of Global Retail Sourcing (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 28, 2006 Abstract : Retailers should aim at curbing traditional firefighting practices in favor of productive planning and collaboration with customers. Retailers must take steps to reconcile these disparate solutions to improve their reaction time and gain maximum leverage from their sourcing activities.
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Distinctions and Benefits of Strategic Sourcing (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 10, 2007 Abstract : Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between the buyer and the suppliers. This can result in improved profitability throughout the entire supply chain and add value to the final product or service.
Type: Article
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The Gain and Pain of Global Retail Sourcing (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 27, 2006 Abstract : The appeal of global sourcing for many industries is certainly understandable, given the potential lower cost benefits, but without careful elimination of all the hidden challenges, the entire process may turn out to be only a costly 'siren song' adventure.
Type: Article
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Emptoris 'Procures' Zeborg's Spend Management Expertise Part one: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 18, 2003 Abstract : Emptoris, an upbeat provider of strategic sourcing software for the global 5000 companies, announced its acquisition of spend management specialist Zeborg. However, despite a good fit, enlarged customer base, and improved cross-selling opportunity, some challenges and product gaps will have to be overcome.
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A Retail Sourcing Suite Built on Experience (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 15, 2007 Abstract : Eqos's mission is to become the leading provider of global sourcing and supplier management solutions for the retail supply chain worldwide. Today, Eqos supports some of the world's top retailers, hosting thousands of users and enabling their collaboration with as many suppliers.
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Collaborative Sourcing Solution Vendor Leaves No Stone Unturned (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 31, 2006 Abstract : By layering across an organization's current infrastructure and building a sourcing system that needs hardly any training, TradeStone users anywhere can sign on and have the system handle all the intricacies of international trade (without ever experiencing its complexities).
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No One Said Sourcing Overseas Would Be Easy (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 17, 2007 Abstract : The many challenges and risks that retailers face when sourcing globally could be mitigated with the right software tools. Yet the sad fact is that few information technology systems fully support the complexities and unique requirements of global trade.
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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.
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The Blessing and Curse of Global Sourcing and Supplier Management (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 6, 2007 Abstract : The appeal of global sourcing is understandable given the benefits of seemingly lower costs. But without discerning hidden challenges and eliminating potential shortcomings, the process may be more costly than anticipated—a situation especially true for companies using inadequate, out-of-date enterprise information technology infrastructures.
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