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Abstract:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just size to be competitive. It needs to coordinate its retail strategy with supply chain technology to make
it triumph. (...)
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In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just si...
Published:
2005-04-19
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Abstract:
During the last twenty years, businesses migrated from vertical integration to a virtual model, outsourcing all their non-core
functions. This has created challenges in aligning the strategies and activities of all these functions dispersed across the
supply chain, each in separate legal entities. The ne (...)
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During the last twenty years, businesses migrated from vertical integration to a virtual model, outsourcing all their non-core
functions. This has...
Published:
2005-05-20
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HAHT PIM is a strategic solution designed to meet current and evolving standards for collaborative trading. It empowers manufacturers
to manage product information and optimize product data synchronization from product launch through to sunset via the automation
of internal and external business processe (...)
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HAHT PIM is a strategic solution designed to meet current and evolving standards for collaborative trading. It empowers manufacturers
to manage pr...
Published:
2004-03-10
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Abstract:
The combined company's possibly biggest challenge remains a lack of awareness of the need for sourcing/spend management.
While many people have realized the power of e-commerce on the consumer side, there is still plenty of education to be conducted
by all the SRM vendors to prove how much leverage their (...)
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The combined company's possibly biggest challenge remains a lack of awareness of the need for sourcing/spend management.
While many people have re...
Published:
2003-11-20
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Abstract:
The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) hosts quarterly World Conferences to help organizations involved in data warehousing,
business intelligence, and performance management. These conferences supply a wealth of information aimed at improving organizational
decision-making, optimizing performance, and ac (...)
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... management. TDWI Overview. TDWI delivers research, education, and news, which enables
individuals, teams, and organizations to leverage BI industry information ...
Published:
2006-10-25
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Abstract:
GXS, a business to business e-commerce pioneer, announced its acquisition of channel management specialist HAHT Commerce.
However, despite a good complementary fit, enlarged customer base, and improved cross-selling opportunity (especially to existing
customers in the retail sector), some challenges will (...)
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GXS, a business to business e-commerce pioneer, announced its acquisition of channel management specialist HAHT Commerce.
However, despite a good ...
Published:
2004-03-09
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Abstract:
No matter how well an enterprise implements a CRM, ERP, SCM, Business Intelligence, or Data Warehouse project, poor data
quality can destroy its utility and cost real dollars. (...)
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No matter how well an enterprise implements a CRM, ERP, SCM, Business Intelligence, or Data Warehouse project, poor data quality
can destroy its u...
Published:
2002-10-17
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Abstract:
GXS, a business to business e-commerce pioneer, announced its acquisition of channel management specialist HAHT Commerce.
However, despite a good complementary fit, enlarged customer base, and improved cross-selling opportunity (especially to existing
customers in the retail sector), some challenges will (...)
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supply chain management information for telco:
GXS, a business to business e-commerce pioneer, announced its acquisition of channel management specialist HAHT Commerce.
However, despite a good ...
Published:
2004-03-09
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Abstract:
There is renewed interest to provide GXS' trading services from other surviving Internet exchange providers to leverage GXS'
huge expertise and investment in a global infrastructure to provide its trading services. In particular, GXS could cater for
integration between the exchange and the enterprise sys (...)
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There is renewed interest to provide GXS' trading services from other surviving Internet exchange providers to leverage
GXS' huge expertise and in...
Published:
2004-03-11
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Abstract:
With the acquisition of HAHT, GXS is making a play to build out its complementary software offerings--in particular, its
product information management (PIM) and data synchronization tools. (...)
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supply chain management information for telco:
With the acquisition of HAHT, GXS is making a play to build out its complementary software offerings--in particular, its product
information manag...
Published:
2004-03-12
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Abstract:
Multichannel retailers have to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill orders placed
via Internet. Thus, they either have to build a complete set of these services in-house, or outsource some (or all) of them. (...)
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Multichannel retailers have to flawlessly execute a full range of services to engage, transact, and fulfill orders placed
via Internet. Thus, they...
Published:
2006-07-20
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Abstract:
The new Logistics.com expects to become the leading provider of information technology and e-commerce solutions for the transportation
and logistics industries. (...)
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The new Logistics.com expects to become the leading provider of information technology and e-commerce solutions for the transportation
and logisti...
Published:
2000-08-08
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Abstract:
The termination of QRS' merger with JDA Software opened a window of opportunity for business commerce automation provider
Inovis to acquire QRS, indicating a potential shift in its traditional strategy of B2B e-commerce connectivity (i.e., to drive
its offerings well behind the enterprise firewalls). (...)
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The termination of QRS' merger with JDA Software opened a window of opportunity for business commerce automation provider
Inovis to acquire QRS, i...
Published:
2004-11-16
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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:
ERP vendors are making their way into the retail market by bundling, acquiring point solutions or partnering strategically
to embed retail-specific functions within their suites. Like in all other enterprise applications markets, eventually, albeit
not any time soon, the retail market too will come to a (...)
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ERP vendors are making their way into the retail market by bundling, acquiring point solutions or partnering strategically
to embed retail-specifi...
Published:
2004-09-14
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Abstract:
Software vendor Net Perceptions and CRM gurus Peppers and Rogers Group have joined forces to develop co-branded media products
covering the use of technology to create personalized, one-to-one relationships. (...)
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Software vendor Net Perceptions and CRM gurus Peppers and Rogers Group have joined forces to develop co-branded media products
covering the use of...
Published:
2000-05-03
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Abstract:
Electronic data interchange (EDI), extensible markup language (XML) , and any other format are merely "semantics" and input
streams for expressing data, and whether a transaction is transmitted in EDI format or XML is largely secondary to the fact
that electronic document and data exchange is growing rap (...)
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Electronic data interchange (EDI), extensible markup language (XML) , and any other format are merely "semantics"
and input streams for expressing...
Published:
2004-03-05
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Abstract:
If the ultimate objective is to win and retain customers, one must consider the entire chain, which includes traditional
enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) functions as well as the once considered more remarkable
and supposedly more relevant CRM and e-commerce activity. (...)
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supply chain management information for telco:
If the ultimate objective is to win and retain customers, one must consider the entire chain, which includes traditional enterprise
resource plann...
Published:
2004-04-05
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Abstract:
Manufacturers today need to react quickly in order to remain efficient and competitive, given that the biggest problem they
face is that change is the only constant in manufacturing. For those who are lucky, only minor changes will happen between
the "as planned" and "as executed" worlds. (...)
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Manufacturers today need to react quickly in order to remain efficient and competitive, given that the biggest problem they
face is that change is...
Published:
2004-06-17
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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