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Lucrative but 'Risky' Aftermarket Business—Service and Replacement Parts SCM (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic and Olin Thompson
Jul 28, 2005 Abstract : The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts.
Type: Article
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| 22. |
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.
Type: Article
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Brain of Supply Chain System (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jun 19, 2004 Abstract : A software tool called advanced planning and optimization, APO, for short, is used to make a supply chain system cost effective and integrated. Since this tool works on top of all other software tools which are used to plan, monitor, and control supply chain activities and control them, APO can effectively be called the brain of a supply chain system. This article explores advantages of having an APO tool for managing supply chain functions even if a business already has invested in a supply chain management (SCM) system. If a company has not made the investment then the APO tool can be used together with the upcoming SCM system.
Type: Article
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| 24. |
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.
Type: Article
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| 25. |
Continuous Improvement Offers CMMS Maintenance Benefits (6 Pages)
by David Berger
Feb 24, 2004 Abstract : Computer maintenance management system (CMMS) packages are excellent tools for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data and can offer insight into a processメ problem. Critical success factors for the effective use for the CMMS involves clear support from management and measurable drivers involving time, quality, and cost.
Type: Article
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| 26. |
'Collaborative Commerce': ERP, CRM, e-Procurement, and SCM Unite! A Series Study (7 Pages)
by Randy Garland
Sep 13, 2001 Abstract : Now in 2001, the catchphrase is 'Collaborative Commerce', where we unite all of the elements of ERP, CRM, E-Procurement, and SCM into one coherent system within and between organizations. This is the stuff system integrators dream of.
Type: Article
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| 27. |
Computer Associates, Baan Japan and EXE Announce Strategic Alliance to Provide Total Supply Chain Management Solutions (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 13, 1999 Abstract : On October 4, Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA), Baan Japan, and EXE Inc. announced a strategic alliance designed to enable Japanese companies to create total solutions for the rapidly growing supply chain management (SCM) field. The companies will jointly market the new solutions, which will be built on Unicenter TNG, CA's industry-leading enterprise management software.
Type: Article
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| 28. |
Surado CRM High Availability by Surado Solutions
Abstract : This document provides system administrators and technical professionals an overview of how Surado SCM SQL Enterprise CRM Solution can be used in a High Availability Environment. This document assumes that you are planning on installing the Surado SCM SQL System on Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Advanced Server and will be using Microsoft's SQL Server as the primary database.
Type: White Paper
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| 29. |
Attaining Real Time, On-demand Information Data: Contemporary Business Intelligence Tools (5 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 29, 2005 Abstract : Demand for instant access to dispersed information is being met by vendors offering enterprise business intelligence tools and suites. Portlet standardization, enterprise information integration, and corporate performance management are among the proposed solutions, but do they really deliver real time information?
Type: Article
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| 30. |
Shall Bifurcated Tack Reverse J.D. Edwards’ Bad Spell? (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 2, 2001 Abstract : By opting now for a “best of both worlds strategy,” J.D. Edwards might finally have a formula of getting out of the doldrums it has been in for some time. While maintaining product flexibility, it can now provide its own ‘must have’ applications (e.g. SCM and CRM), and offer, through partnerships, the secondarily important bolt-on’s.
Type: Article
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