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As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business for
approximately $370 million in cash. The deal will let Compaq re-engineer its supply chain, while cutting off indirect rivals
Hewlett-Packard and IBM from a major distributor. (...)
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As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business
for approximately $370 mil...
Published:
2000-01-21
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly learning the value of developing strategic working relationships with vendor partners to improve supply
chain efficiency. (...)
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly l...
Published:
2001-12-02
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Performance addresses issues surrounding how the new economy is transforming the supply chain and ultimately, how Andersen
conducts business. Through this effort, they express how their customers, and the industry in general, are creating a more
innovative supply chain. (...)
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Performance addresses issues surrounding how the new economy is transforming the supply chain and ultimately, how Andersen
conducts business. Thro...
Published:
2001-12-08
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Abstract:
Integration of the appointment scheduling system with other systems is necessary for maximum benefit. (...)
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Integration of the appointment scheduling system with other systems is necessary for maximum benefit.
Published:
2002-06-28
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Abstract:
There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bottom line responsibility for the performance of the enterprise would do well to evaluate every potential
new program from the perspective outlined here. (...)
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There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bot...
Published:
2002-11-13
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Abstract:
We take the liberty to comment on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints ERP implementations’ dissatisfactions in no uncertain terms. (...)
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We take the liberty to comment on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints E...
Published:
2001-08-25
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As the number of dot-com’s dwindles, we see some examples of highly focused exchanges and hosted applications with growth
and a path towards profitability. Logistics.com is an example of one such company. (...)
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As the number of dot-com’s dwindles, we see some examples of highly focused exchanges and hosted applications with growth
and a path towards profi...
Published:
2001-10-25
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Abstract:
To continue to expand beyond its European roots and succeed in other markets, Intentia must continue to focus on marketing
and sales, both direct and indirect, engaging a number of resellers and executing an aggressive, enticing marketing program,
although not at the expense of profit margins. (...)
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To continue to expand beyond its European roots and succeed in other markets, Intentia must continue to focus on marketing
and sales, both direct ...
Published:
2002-07-16
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Abstract:
An effective sales and operations planning game plan results in fewer stock-outs, shorter delivery lead-times, higher on-time
shipping percentages, a manageable amount of expediting, and improved customer service. Several guidelines are suggested to
improve a firm's sales and operations planning process (...)
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An effective sales and operations planning game plan results in fewer stock-outs, shorter delivery lead-times, higher on-time
shipping percentages...
Published:
2003-12-11
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Abstract:
The Internet has enabled a networked world, a communication infrastructure, and emerging enterprise applications, which have
opened the door for international trade in earnest. But not many applications really offer multi-enterprise services and software
to automate the transportation and Internet-based (...)
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The Internet has enabled a networked world, a communication infrastructure, and emerging enterprise applications, which have
opened the door for i...
Published:
2004-09-11
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Abstract:
In partnering with Manugistics, Amazon acknowledges the impact that uncontrolled transportation costs have on its business.
Its move should embolden smaller Internet retailers to seek help in cutting costs and capturing elusive profits. (...)
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In partnering with Manugistics, Amazon acknowledges the impact that uncontrolled transportation costs have on its business.
Its move should embol...
Published:
2000-06-15
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Abstract:
For many manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a mishmash of disparate back-office business applications, Sterling
Commerce, a traditional integration and communication provider, has recently unveiled a package designed to automate web-based
commerce all the way from order capture to fulfillment (...)
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For many manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a mishmash of disparate back-office business applications, Sterling
Commerce, a traditiona...
Published:
2009-07-24