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Bridging the Reality Gap Between Planning and Execution Part One: The Problem (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 16, 2004
Abstract : At sites where both planning and execution modules are stand-alone implementations, neither deliver enough benefit because there are almost always manual connections and processes between these two crucial supply chain management (SCM) areas. Yet, planning and execution in the supply chain are slowly but surely converging because no plan is useful if it cannot be executed.
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Merger Mania At Its Extremes Part 2: Challenges & User Recommendations by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 10, 2002
Abstract : While the merger is justifiable it does not provide the new entity with much room for mistakes. SynQuest also needs to quickly figure out the best combination of its disparate products and technologies and articulate a clear and assuring message to the market that it can deliver a strategy for the planning, executing, and adaptive management of supply chains in a foreseeable future.
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Cincom Sticks to CONTROL of ETO and MRO Part 2: Market Impact (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 24, 2002
Abstract : Cincom's latest product release covers many new bases, is architecturally adequate and remains a well-attuned offering for ETO and MRO enterprises. While it is a competitive product that will create buzz in its markets, the road to success is by no means guaranteed.
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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.
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Microsoft Keeps on Rounding up Its Business Solutions Part One: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 1, 2003
Abstract : While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market.
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CRM For Complex Manufacturers Revolves Around Configuration Software by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 8, 2002
Abstract : While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly a part of the much broader CRM class of products, which typically includes front-office applications for sales force automation (SFA), marketing automation, and field service/call center management.
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Lean Tools and Practices that Eliminate Manufacturing Waste (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 14, 2006
Abstract : A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five S's, visual controls, standardized work, mistake proofing, total productive maintenance, cellular manufacturing, single-digit setup, pull systems, sequencing, activity-based costing, and leveled production.
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IBS–Slow but Steady (and Demand-Driven) May Win the SCM Race (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 6, 2005
Abstract : IBS, a conservative Swedish enterprise resource planning and supply chain management, seems to be making right moves to remain the leader within its selected segments. However, the road to becoming uniformly globally recognized player will not be smooth.
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QAD Pulling through, Patiently but Passionately Part Three: Market Impact (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 20, 2003
Abstract : QAD deserves admiration for its protracted innovativeness and endurance as the only assets it could muster as to compensate for limited resources compared to many larger competitors.
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