| 91. |
SmallSmartFast Organizations (4 Pages)
by Bill McBeath
Mar 18, 2004 Abstract : At ChainLink we have talked a lot about the advent of SmallSmartFast technologies—ever-smaller and ever-smarter devices and software that is fast to implement and give us information and answers in real-time.
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| 92. |
The Old ERP Dilemma--The Refresh Option (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Mar 13, 2004 Abstract : If your enterprise resource planning system is 'old', if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases, and if it is not really serving your current needs, you may be thinking of replacing it. Many companies ignore the option of 'refreshing' the existing system up to the current release and implementing modules and functions added since your original purchase. It works for some people, but will it work for you?
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| 93. |
Data Quality: Cost or Profit? (4 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Mar 8, 2004 Abstract : Data quality has direct consequences on a company's bottom-line and its customer relationship management (CRM) strategy. Looking beyond general approaches and company policies that set expectations and establish data management procedures, we will explore applications and tools that help reduce the negative impact of poor data quality. Some CRM application providers like Interface Software have definitely taken data quality seriously and are contributing to solving some data quality issues.
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| 94. |
The Store of the Future (4 Pages)
by Ann Grackin
Feb 12, 2004 Abstract : The big hit of the National Retail Federation show was the Metro Group's Store of the Future. The budget for this extravaganza - it appears to have been underwritten by some of the biggest technology firms in the world.
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| 95. |
Supply Chain Portfolio 2004 (4 Pages)
by Ann Grackin
Feb 12, 2004 Abstract : Here we are in the New Year. So, what should the going forward picture be of the Supply Chain portfolio? Something old, something new, something from a service provider, something blue. OK, enough of that.
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| 96. |
Transenterprises - The Emerging Business Model of the Twenty First Century (5 Pages)
by Bill McBeath
Feb 12, 2004 Abstract : During the last two decades, many of the old vertically integrated enterprise/empires have splintered into numerous core-competency-focused firms, loosely bound into the so-called virtual extended enterprises.
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| 97. |
Top 10 Reasons For Having A Project Kickoff - Part I (5 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Dec 31, 2003 Abstract : You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to hold a project kickoff meeting. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 objectives of a project kickoff meeting, how to achieve them, and templates for presenting them. In Part I, the first three reasons are discussed but you will be left on the edge of your seat in anticipation of Parts II and III.
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| 98. |
Supplier Parks - Back to the Future (4 Pages)
by Bill McBeath
Dec 9, 2003 Abstract : As supply chains become increasingly integrated and synchronized, we are witnessing the evolution of the business/production models (in some industries) that merge virtual integration with elements of the older vertically integrated enterprise. This has profound consequences, in particular for suppliers to OEMs.
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| 99. |
SCP and SCE Need to Collaborate for Better Fulfillment Part Two: Vendor and User Recommendations. (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 14, 2003 Abstract : While the WMS market is expected to continue to grow modestly and faster than the market for many other applications, it appears the WMS add-on solution, customer order fulfillment process management, will experience much higher growth.
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| 100. |
What's Wrong With Application Software? - A Possible Solution? What Is It, Why And How Does It Fit Into Your Future (3 Pages)
by Jim Brown & Olin Thompson
May 12, 2003 Abstract : The series, 'What's Wrong With Application Software' explored key challenges found in enterprise applications and also discussed the characteristics of next generation architectures that would provide better support for applications. Once such solution, model based architectures, deserves to be on an enterprise's 'technologies to watch' list.
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