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EXE Technologies Begins Life In The Public Eye (7 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Aug 7, 2000 Abstract : Undaunted by its negative bottom line, EXE resurrected plans for an IPO this year, proceeds of which will be used to fuel its newfound growth.
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| 32. |
Warehouse Management Systems: Pie in the Sky or Floating Bakery? Part One: Myths of the Warehouse Management Systems and Implementation (3 Pages)
by Rene Jones
Sep 30, 2004 Abstract : When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. 'Huge staff reductions', 'quick and easy implementation', and 'fast and big' returns on investment are common promises. These combined with the enticing 'bells and whistles' of a system can ultimately turn an eager customer into a patient suffering from confusion or at the very least disorientation. Knowing the stories behind the myths and determining what your warehouse needs are can lead to a profitable investment.
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RedPrairie to Spread Across Europe through LIS Acquisition Part Two: Market Impact (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 29, 2004 Abstract : It is becoming increasingly important for supply chain execution (SCE) suppliers to have global implementation and service capabilities, while multinational user companies conversely benefit from working with global application providers. Now, the two merged vendors, RedPrairie Corporation and LIS, should have the critical mass and geographical breadth necessary to better serve the needs of their global customers, with local, multilingual support, and to compete for an ever-increasing number of multi-modal transport, multinational engagements.
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| 34. |
RedPrairie to Spread Across Europe through LIS Acquisition Part One: Event Summary (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 28, 2004 Abstract : A consolidation within the warehouse management systems/ supply chain execution market, which many pundits had long been predicting, but had hardly taken place for various reasons, finally seems to be happening.
Type: Article
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| 35. |
Provia Proves Its Way To Success (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 8, 2003 Abstract : While not necessarily blossoming like some bigger and more visible SCE peers, Provia certainly still has its 'proven way' to differentiate its value proposition.
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| 36. |
RedPrairie - New Name For A Brave New Value Proposition Paradigm (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 7, 2003 Abstract : Users with outdated warehouse management systems (WMS) who want the latest technology available and the next generation of transportation and logistics software should place RedPrairie on a shortlist of SCE vendors. Blossoming RedPrairie has offered its prospects a risk/gain-sharing arrangements. In other words, why, rather than pushing software licenses, the vendor opts for guaranteeing its results?
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| 37. |
Who Needs Warehousing Management and How Much Thereof? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 30, 2005 Abstract : The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually real-time data to closely match supply to demand, eliminate the need to hold excess inventory, and increase the flow of goods throughout the supply chain.
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| 38. |
HighJump Grows in a Period of Low Growth Through Adaptable, Broad Function Products Part Three: Highjump SCE Solutions (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 16, 2003 Abstract : Besides the highly functional WMS, HighJump provides a comprehensive and adaptable suite of other SCE solutions. Thus, the company’s continued expansion, increases in research and development (R&D) investment, and its products’ flexibility, simplicity and highly competitive prices have been flying in the face of current pessimistic sentiment and tight purses in the IT market.
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| 39. |
Manhattan Associates Completes Second Quarter On Record Pace (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Aug 15, 2000 Abstract : Atlanta-based supply chain execution (SCE) software vendor Manhattan Associates announces its second fiscal quarter results.
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| 40. |
Provia Tackles RFID in a Twofold Manner Part One: Recent Annoucements (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 11, 2004 Abstract : The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia, which certainly still continues to differentiate its value proposition despite its smaller stature and quieter nature compared to most of its adversaries. Most recently, it would be its early embrace of RFID through two offerings for different levels of RFID needs: 1) ViaWare WMS--RFID compliant product, for intrinsic RFID enablement of many processes within the supply chain, and 2) the RFIDware add-on module, for achieving outbound RFID tag application only.
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