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Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of
lost customer sales, pointed at their corporate heads. This article looks at a company that chose to get in front of the technology
curve before the information highway passed it by. (...)
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Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of
lost customer sales, poi...
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2005-03-08
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for How One Distributor Played Wal-Mart's Distribution Game And Won.Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound. As a supplier to Wal-Mart, appliance manufacturer Haier America was required
to implement a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (...)
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How One Distributor Played Wal-Mart's Distribution Game—And Won. Source: VAI. ...
modification package. But was it enough for Wal-Mart? ...
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2010-03-11
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A four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into the organization. Start small and feel
your way, but think and plan for bigger opportunities. The benefits are gained and eventually the technology would be deployed
throughout all of the manufacturing and distribution f (...)
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A four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into the organization. Start small and feel
your way, but think an...
Published:
2005-03-09
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The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed
to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity. (...)
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The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume th...
Published:
2004-08-03
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The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not have the economies
of scale of large companies, their business case could end up being more positive since they typically do not face the “innovator’s
dilemma” of an established barcode infrastruct (...)
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The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not
have the economies of scale of large compani...
Published:
2005-03-10
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Provia and Viastore believe the ability to offer a complete radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance solution, with
the software, hardware, and automation equipment needed to minimize investment, while maximizing results, is what companies
needing RFID compliance truly desire. (...)
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Provia and Viastore believe the ability to offer a complete radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance solution, with
the software, hardware...
Published:
2004-08-13
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FourSite 4.4 is an upgrade of its fulfillment solution oriented towards third party logistics (3PL) providers. ViaOptimize,
is an advanced step for companies who have already automated their facilities with Provia's WMS and are now looking at optimization
as a key area of improvement, efficiency and cost (...)
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FourSite 4.4 is an upgrade of its fulfillment solution oriented towards third party logistics (3PL) providers. ViaOptimize,
is an advanced step fo...
Published:
2004-08-17
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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 (...)
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The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia,
which certainly still ...
Published:
2004-08-11
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Provia's approach to radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance was to offer a bolt-on or drop-in product that works
in conjunction with a company's existing logistics transactional software solution and process flows. This should put the
suppliers back into control of prioritizing their IT project (...)
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Provia's approach to radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance was to offer a bolt-on or drop-in product that works
in conjunction with a c...
Published:
2004-08-12
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FourSite 4.4 is an upgrade of its fulfillment solution oriented towards third party logistics (3PL) providers. ViaOptimize,
is an advanced step for companies who have already automated their facilities with Provia's WMS and are now looking at optimization
as a key area of improvement, efficiency and cost (...)
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FourSite 4.4 is an upgrade of its fulfillment solution oriented towards third party logistics (3PL) providers. ViaOptimize,
is an advanced step fo...
Published:
2004-08-17
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Compliance with the market RFID mandate has unfortunately preceded the achievements of applied physics and computer science.
One of the main obstacles is the lack of integration, since there is a dearth of software tools from enterprise application
integration vendors to get data from RFID tags and reade (...)
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Compliance with the market RFID mandate has unfortunately preceded the achievements of applied physics and computer science.
One of the main obsta...
Published:
2004-08-04
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For Provia, the ability to increase the awareness of the company's supply chain execution (SCE) solution for a global audience
through the company's long-standing partnership with Menlo was the natural next step in the relationship. (...)
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For Provia, the ability to increase the awareness of the company's supply chain execution (SCE) solution for a global
audience through the company...
Published:
2004-08-14
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Since the warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility, it now has to use 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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Since the warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility, it now has to use real time data to closely match supply
to demand, eliminate t...
Published:
2004-08-19
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This article will explore the different ways ERP and EAM can be leveraged to help document compliance. ISO 26000 spells out
best practices for corporate social responsibility (CSR). Are your enterprise systems, including ERP, capable of documenting
CSR best practices required for ISO 26000? And how does C (...)
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This article will explore the different ways ERP and EAM can be leveraged to help document compliance. ISO 26000 spells out
best practices for corp...
Published:
2010-08-13
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There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should start evaluating RFID technology soon as to avoid paying exorbitant compliance costs, in the nick of time
or ensuing penalties due to their noncompliance after th (...)
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There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should sta...
Published:
2004-08-20
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To conduct collaborative processes, businesses need embedded intelligence, and business intelligence (BI) or analytics applications
focused on structured data offer only a part of the total solution. In other words, businesses also need content management
for the unstructured data and content, which can (...)
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To conduct collaborative processes, businesses need embedded intelligence, and business intelligence (BI) or analytics applications
focused on str...
Published:
2004-11-13
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A solid product aside, good may be just too good for IQMS. Potential customers may shy away because its well-rounded solution
may seem more appropriate for the upper-end of the market. This, combined with IQMS' reliance on Oracle, and its well-integrated
product will pose challenges to the vendor's growt (...)
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A solid product aside, good may be just too good for IQMS. Potential customers may shy away because its well-rounded solution
may seem more approp...
Published:
2005-04-09
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CommerceHub may be destined for leadership in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; trade promotions; new
product design and introduction; sourcing and procurement; and so on. But given its current size and low global brand recognition,
it is not there yet. (...)
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CommerceHub may be destined for leadership in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; trade promotions; new
product design and int...
Published:
2006-08-29
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Pure-play enterprise incentive management (EIM) vendors who have focused on providing the capability to manage highly complex
compensation systems will be well positioned to take advantage of the major growth projected in the EIM market. (...)
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... For background information on incentives and compensation, see Thou Shalt Motivate and
... Lately, big-box retailers such as Wal-Mart and Tesco have dramatically
...
Published:
2006-12-01
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Pure-play enterprise incentive management (EIM) vendors who have focused on providing the capability to manage highly complex
compensation systems will be well positioned to take advantage of the major growth projected in the EIM market. (...)
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... For background information on incentives and compensation, see Thou Shalt Motivate and
... Lately, big-box retailers such as Wal-Mart and Tesco have dramatically
...
Published:
2006-12-01