Grocery and Foods

Retail Applications Vendor Provides a Solid 'Platform'

by Ashfaque Ahmed ... of the grocery retail market, including suppliers Kraft and Heinz; grocery retailers Delhaize ... QFC, City Market, Hilander, Owen's, Jay C, Cala Foods/Bell Markets ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/scm/2006/10/research_notes/PN_CR_XAA_10_06_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-10-06 Summary: As spending on technology by major players is growing at an increasing pace, there are good opportunities for vendors which have been in the market for a while, such as One Network Enterprises. But they also face some unique challenges.

JDA Portfolio: For The Retail Industry Part Two: JDA Portfolio ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... PMM has also long included functionality specific to the inventory management requirements of the grocery industry for perishable products and prepared foods. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/12/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_12_28_04_1.asp - 17k - 2004-12-28 Summary: The unveiled product set, JDA Portfolio 2004.1 should help retailers and their suppliers optimally plan and execute the selection, quantification, assortment, procurement and placement of finished goods at the point of sale (POS).

SSA Global finds Little Known SCM Gems in Filling Out its Solution ...

by Michael Bittner ... Hannaford Brothers (a major grocery entity in the Northeast), Safeway, and Publix all ... have been brisk, with recent deals with Conagra Foods, Marathon Petroleum ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/01/research_notes/VN_ER_MB_01_19_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-01-19 Summary: SSA Global's strategy to grow both organically and through acquisition while developing an end-to-end suite of applications with one open platform architecture has allowed this traditional enterprise resource planning vendor to evolve into a supply chain management solutions provider.

Food and Beverage 'Delights'

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... one can talk about general groceries and related products, packaged frozen foods, dairy products ... of categories, one can always go to the local grocery store or ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/10/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_10_30_06_1.asp - 19k - 2006-10-30 Summary: Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors have many challenges on their plate, and even industry giants cannot afford to sit back. Given this backdrop, how can small to medium manufacturers cope with the same external pressures with comparatively fewer resources?

“Act Vertical” vs. “Go Extinct” Retailers – Part 2 » ...

... advocate) about my experiences in the local Trader Joe’s grocery store. ... not exactly pretentiously overpriced organic stuff (a la Whole Foods Market) but with ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2009/04/09/“act-vertical”-vs-“go-extinct”-retailers-–-part-2/ - 72k - 2009-04-09

Food and Beverage Industry Trends and Issues

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... play a big part in how we prepare and cook our foods (according to ... certain that consumers prefer branded products to "unknown products." Grocery stores will ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/10/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_10_31_06_1.asp - 29k - 2006-10-31 Summary: Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors supplying major supermarket retailers share many common business challenges. The customers—powerful and demanding supermarkets and retail chains—want products manufactured 'to order,' with lead times measured in hours rather than days or weeks.

Margin Squeeze and Globalization in the Food and Beverage Industry

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... Products include canned foods, meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, fruits, vegetables, beverages, and ... When consumers go to the grocery store, they see items on ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/11/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_11_01_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-11-01 Summary: In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with the manufacturer having limited power to increase or maintain prices. The only real variable the manufacturer does control is cost.

Food Safety, Government Regulations, and Brand Protection

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... As for distributors, food service operators and grocery retailers will question their credibility ... These agencies help to ensure that foods are safe to eat, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/11/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_11_02_06_1.asp - 17k - 2006-11-02 Summary: Many food companies are investing significant funds in building awareness for their brands in the market, which can pay off amply in competitive, commodity markets. One highly publicized recall, however, can turn an established brand asset into a liability.

Business Accounting Software Comparison. FREE Report

Compare accounting software using application software analysis & product comparison tools for accounting solutions. Free assessment and evaluation. http://accounting.technologyevaluation.com/ - 101k - 2009-04-23 Summary: Compare Business Intelligence Software : Discover the 13 key modules to base your selection on and tools you must use in order to save up to 85% of time and money you'd spend gathering information on your own : General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventory, Job and Project Cos