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As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that
are more critical than others. This article explores th (...)
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As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and pack...
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2004-05-26
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The food and beverage industries have very special needs, many of which are externally regulated. Read on to discover some
of the unique challenges and software requirements for these industries. (...)
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The food and beverage industries have very special needs, many of which are externally regulated. Read on to discover some
of the unique challenge...
Published:
2009-11-27
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'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality and
faster delivery; yet they also want products customized to match their unique needs. A product configurator that enables manufacturers
to efficiently deliver customized products by (...)
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'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality
and faster delivery; yet t...
Published:
2003-08-21
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For this Showdown, we looked at all three of the main CRM modules: sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer
service and support. To eliminate any chance of bias and to ensure a level playing field, all the criteria that make up these
three modules in our CRM Evaluation Center were given (...)
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For this Showdown, we looked at all three of the main CRM modules: sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer
service and support....
Published:
2008-09-29
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As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that
are more critical than others. This article explores the (...)
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... and then pack it off to fulfill customer orders. ... One way or another,
these requirements must be satisfied. ... Special considerations, such
as one-piece-at-a-time ...
Published:
2004-05-28
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PeopleSoft needs to more efficiently mine its client base by doing a better job of selling the broadened offering, by getting
its affiliate channel both excited about the product portfolio and by upgrading the channel's ability to sell. (...)
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PeopleSoft needs to more efficiently mine its client base by doing a better job of selling the broadened offering, by getting
its affiliate channe...
Published:
2004-07-29
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RedPrairie's solution for the first time enables both private & third party logistic providers (3PLs) to meet the needs of
multiple vertical industries within a single WMS solution (...)
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RedPrairie's solution for the first time enables both private & third party logistic providers (3PLs) to meet the
needs of multiple vertical indus...
Published:
2003-01-09
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Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables
users to proactively understand various aspects of a project, as well as reduce planning time, document activities, and promote
communication throughout the engagement cycle. (...)
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Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables users
to proactively unde...
Published:
2007-11-14
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CRM system can increase your profits and build customer loyalty by streamlining your processes and provide better quality
products and services. However, you first must be prepared to overcome lack of requirements, combat scope creep, and compensate
for lack of skills. (...)
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CRM system can increase your profits and build customer loyalty by streamlining your processes and provide better quality
products and services. H...
Published:
2005-02-15
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It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products becomes
surprisingly complex when manufacturers introduce high levels of customization. How can manufacturers of configured products
address this complexity to streamline their processes, r (...)
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It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products
becomes surprisingly complex w...
Published:
2003-09-09
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By further perfecting its mid-market value proposition and by also unifying its corporate and product brands (i.e., often
conflicting IMPACT Encore product brand has been discontinued), SYSPRO should certainly give other incumbent mid-market players
and intruders a run for their money. (...)
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By further perfecting its mid-market value proposition and by also unifying its corporate and product brands (ie, often conflicting
IMPACT Encor...
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2003-03-13
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Configurability Strategy a Competitive Advantage. Download Free IT Research Reports on the Configurability Strategy. To gain
a competitive advantage, manufacturing companies that sell complex products are implementing a configurability strategy that
provides more options using fewer resources. Learn about (...)
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Configurability Strategy a Competitive Advantage. Download Free IT Research Reports on the Configurability Strategy. To gain
a competitive advantag...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Discover 10 warning signs that your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is killing your business. We'll change your
mind about erp system. Today’s manufacturers face rising costs, increased competition, and changing customer requirements.
If their enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions are n (...)
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... Plex Systems. Document Type: White Paper Description: Today’s manufacturers face rising costs, increased
competition, and changing customer requirements. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Global competition means more choice for consumers and increasing customer demands. Manufacturers and distributors must develop
a better understanding of what customers want so that they can configure, produce, and deliver products and services faster
and more cost-effectively. (...)
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Global competition means more choice for consumers and increasing customer demands. Manufacturers and distributors must develop
a better understan...
Published:
2008-11-28
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Because product marketing managers constantly juggle competing priorities, companies should consider implementing a formal
positioning process as a way of cloning their product marketing managers. Rationale documents and message strategies become
vehicles that transfer product knowledge to marketing and (...)
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... when the high-level, product requirements document has ... does your
product solve for your prospective customer? ... problems, unique challenges, or special
needs of ...
Published:
2007-02-12
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not necessarily advantageous for all
manufacturing departments or businesses. (...)
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. ...
Published:
2007-11-26
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Although ASA seems to have obtained an intriguing complementary product offering and a modest client base for almost next-to-nothing
cost, it has to quickly articulate a clear and assuring message to the market that it can and will execute a strategy for
enhancing PowerCerv product lines for a foreseeabl (...)
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Although ASA seems to have obtained an intriguing complementary product offering and a modest client base for almost next-to-nothing
cost, it has ...
Published:
2002-10-29
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Effective Inventory Analysis. Get Data Related to Effective Inventory Analysis. For many distributors, inventory is the largest
and perhaps the most important asset. Inventory ties up more money than buildings or equipment, and is often less “liquid.”
It is crucial, then, that distributors develop and (...)
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Effective Inventory Analysis. Get Data Related to Effective Inventory Analysis. For many distributors, inventory is the largest
and perhaps the mos...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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Catalyst serves customers in several different industries, representing several major vertical market categories, and it
targets industries that have the most demanding supply chain requirements, hoping this should enable it to leverage its expertise
and experience for competitive advantage. (...)
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... as a component that ties into SAPConsole and allows for special screens on ...
set of features that can be customized according to specific customer requirements. ...
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2004-10-28