| 81. |
What Makes Process Process? (5 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Sep 2, 2005 Abstract : The systems dealing with manufacturing, inventory, procurement, and customer order management systems are among the systems that often prove to be the hardest to acquire due to the unique issues of the process enterprise.
Type: Article
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| 82. |
Enterprise Applications--The Genesis and Future, Revisited Part Six: Looking to the Future (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 6, 2004 Abstract : Unless all the functional modules have access to and use the same data in near real-time, unless all processes are fully integrated (so that, for example a mobile sales rep can see the live inventory data for order promising), and unless users can seamlessly move from one module to another, we are not talking about coherency but rather about the hodgepodge of disconnected (or very loosely connected, in the best scenario) islands of information.
Type: Article
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| 83. |
The Demand-Driven Supply Chain and Demantra (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Apr 27, 2003 Abstract : Demand-driven supply chains focus on pulling demand and maximizing effectiveness and profitability while traditional supply chains push products and create efficiencies. This difference is the key to improving all supply chain processes and generating significant cost savings and growth.
Type: Article
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| 84. |
6 Immediate Business Improvements Offered by an Online SRM System: Part 2: Online SRM (3 Pages)
by Sunil Pande
Oct 23, 2002 Abstract : Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities.
Type: Article
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| 85. |
How Has Made2Manage Systems Been Managing Itself? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 22, 2000 Abstract : On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and Click Commerce, Inc., the provider of Enterprise Channel Management software and services, announced a new offering to enable small and mid-sized manufacturers to leverage the Internet to support their sales, inventory and service networks. Earlier, on July 19, Made2Manage Systems, Inc. reported second quarter 2000 results.
Type: Article
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| 86. |
Essential ERP—Its Underpinning Technology (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 5, 2005 Abstract : In its simplest sense, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems create interactive environments designed to help companies manage and analyze the business processes associated with manufacturing goods, such as inventory control, order taking, accounting, and much more.
Type: Article
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| 87. |
Microsoft Business Network (MBN)--Coming of Age? Part Four: More Challenges and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 4, 2004 Abstract : The objectives of end-to-end supply chain visibility are better plans, better service, increased inventory turns, and higher profit margins, where MBN might answer only some of these requirements at this stage. In any case, MBN is a great, initial idea that can lay the foundations for a future product of a more grandiose, collaborative undertaking.
Type: Article
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| 88. |
Electronic Product Code (EPC): A Key to RFID (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 2, 2004 Abstract : The real benefits of radio frequency identification will be achieved, when the integration of the EPC data will be a substantial part for the control of supply chain business processes.
Type: Article
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| 89. |
Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline Acquisitions? Part Three: ACCPAC's Back-Office Products Enhancements (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 4, 2004 Abstract : ACCPAC continues to enhance the PRO series and Advantage series product lines.
Type: Article
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| 90. |
Software as a Service for Customer Relationship Management and Sales (8 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 16, 2006 Abstract : Major vendors are noting the growing demand for software as a service. However, smaller providers are forging new ground by offering services for inventory and collaborative planning.
Type: Article
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