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RedPrairie provides best-of-breed supply chain execution, workforce, and all-channel retail solutions designed to streamline
and expedite the flow of goods from raw materials into the hands of the consumer. In this article, TEC senior analyst P.J.
Jakovljevic describes how the company has positioned itse (...)
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RedPrairie provides best-of-breed supply chain execution, workforce, and all-channel retail solutions designed to streamline
and expedite the flow...
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2011-12-29
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April 2011 saw the merger of Epicor and Activant Solutions to create a global leader in business software solutions. TEC
principal analyst P. J. Jakovljevic sits down with CMO John Hiraoka to discuss the opportunities and challenges created by
the merger and the potential synergy of the combined company, (...)
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April 2011 saw the merger of Epicor and Activant Solutions to create a global leader in business software solutions. TEC principal
analyst PJJ.
Published:
2011-11-18
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... materials all the way to service procurement (eg, transportation & logistics ...
since had a breath of a fresh air and a ... just showing a general price
trending chart ...
Published:
2010-11-02
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Finding Opportunity in Rising Fuel Costs: Strategies for Industrial Equipment Companies. Maximize your profits when fuel costs
increase. The rising price of fuel has set in motion a series of more profound changes for both consumers and industry. But
those companies that take comfort from the recent easi (...)
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Finding Opportunity in Rising Fuel Costs: Strategies for Industrial Equipment Companies. Maximize your profits when fuel costs
increase. The risin...
Published:
2010-03-11
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... For example, the US General Service Administration’s ... Namely, the
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 is ... and high-speed rail, air
quality concerns ...
Published:
2009-12-21
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When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel industry as a whole. The combined solution offering will address APS, MES, SCM, and more. (...)
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general scm for air transportation:
When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel...
Published:
2009-11-25
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general scm for air transportation:
... In my earlier blog post, I concurred with the general feeling that ...
around the world in the following three categories: inventory, transportation, and workforce ...
Published:
2009-11-24
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... than one breath of fresh air into some ... customizations, but will
not provide general consulting services ... vendor, say, on-demand transportation
management system ...
Published:
2009-07-24
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You're a step ahead with TEC's Lean and Green Manufacturing Buyer's Guide. While the need for sustainable development is affecting
how organizations do business, the idea of environmental and corporate responsibility as value drivers is still relatively
new. Many companies are just beginning to adopt an a (...)
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general scm for air transportation:
You're a step ahead with TEC's Lean and Green Manufacturing Buyer's Guide. While the need for sustainable development
is affecting how organization...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
You're a step ahead with TEC's Lean and Green Manufacturing Buyer's Guide. While the need for sustainable development is affecting
how organizations do business, the idea of environmental and corporate responsibility as value drivers is still relatively
new. Many companies are just beginning to adopt an a (...)
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general scm for air transportation:
You're a step ahead with TEC's Lean and Green Manufacturing Buyer's Guide. While the need for sustainable development
is affecting how organization...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The European Union’s WEEE Directive requires electronics manufacturers of member states to manage and pay for electrical
and electronics waste recycling. Yet some prospective business service providers are waiting for the legislation and market
to mature before offering their solutions. (...)
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general scm for air transportation:
The European Union’s WEEE Directive requires electronics manufacturers of member states to manage and pay for electrical and
electronics waste rec...
Published:
2009-03-20
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A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t entirely in the open source door, however, with OpenMFG, its commercially licensed solution with an open source
infrastructure. (...)
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A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t enti...
Published:
2008-10-10
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... information, street maps information, air flight information ... corporate
credit rating information, transportation carrier rates ... or in your general
interest to ...
Published:
2008-09-16
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Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward with “green” and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and even has a viable new product version
to offer Baan users. (...)
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Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward w...
Published:
2008-07-02
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Abstract:
Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward with “green” and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and even has a viable new product version
to offer Baan users. (...)
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general scm for air transportation:
Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward w...
Published:
2008-07-02
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Abstract:
I'm Larry Blitz, editor of Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC) Vendor Showdown series. Welcome to our latest: ERP - Distribution
Showdown. You’ll notice this one has a broader focus than Showdowns we’ve done in the past. Again we’ll be comparing three
vendor solutions head-to-head, but not just (...)
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I'm Larry Blitz, editor of Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC) Vendor Showdown series. Welcome to our latest: ERP - Distribution
Showdown. You’ll...
Published:
2008-05-23
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Abstract:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly
variable demand, or to execute predictable product supply strategies. (...)
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Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly variable
demand, or to ex...
Published:
2007-12-24
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Abstract:
Having started as a business-to-business integration provider for a few major retailers in the United Kingdom, Eqos has evolved
into a full-fledged, worldwide provider of global sourcing and supplier management solutions. (...)
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general scm for air transportation:
Having started as a business-to-business integration provider for a few major retailers in the United Kingdom, Eqos has evolved
into a full-fledge...
Published:
2007-10-12
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Abstract:
A quality product offering doesn't guarantee success for any up-and-coming vendor, especially in a market requiring more
awareness and depending on organizational change. While Zilliant appears to be the early market leader, its long-term success
depends on several factors. (...)
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A quality product offering doesn't guarantee success for any up-and-coming vendor, especially in a market requiring more
awareness and depending o...
Published:
2007-06-13
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Abstract:
Data-driven, science-based price management is an emerging market. Therefore, vendors should be made to prove whether and
how they can enable a company to achieve and measure margin lift, or return on investment, of their price management applications. (...)
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Data-driven, science-based price management is an emerging market. Therefore, vendors should be made to prove whether and
how they can enable a co...
Published:
2007-05-28