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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:
Peregrine Technologies, a company with strength in infrastructure management solutions and burgeoning E-commerce aspirations
has purchased Telco Research, a specialist in voice and data network monitoring. (...)
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Peregrine Technologies, a company with strength in infrastructure management solutions and burgeoning E-commerce aspirations
has purchased Telco R...
Published:
2000-02-25
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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:
Aspen Technology recently announced its e-commerce initiative, Aspen e-Business, which is the first in a planned series of
business-to-business e-commerce applications. As part of the initiative, AspenTech will partner with business-to-business
application vendor Extricity Software, Inc. to deliver e-com (...)
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Aspen Technology recently announced its e-commerce initiative, Aspen e-Business, which is the first in a planned series of
business-to-business e-...
Published:
1999-11-17
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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:
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:
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:
There are two ways to build enterprise application solutions: link together disparate, best-of-breed solutions, in which
vendors embrace open architectures and inter-application messaging protocols, or find a one-stop-shop with all the software,
functionality, and interoperability one could ever ask for. (...)
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There are two ways to build enterprise application solutions: link together disparate, best-of-breed solutions, in which vendors
embrace open arch...
Published:
2001-11-22
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Abstract:
Thoughts on global trade, outsourcing, and your pay--how we can stop the downward pressure on wages and salaries. (...)
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Thoughts on global trade, outsourcing, and your pay--how we can stop the downward pressure on wages and salaries.
Published:
2004-10-20
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Abstract:
Software-as-a-service solutions are emerging to address almost every business application need considered "mission critical"
including financials and accounting, asset management, and human capital management applications to supply chain management
and channel management solutions. (...)
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Software-as-a-service solutions are emerging to address almost every business application need considered "mission critical"
including financials ...
Published:
2007-01-15
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Abstract:
Business-to-business (B2B) selling has proven to be more intricate than business-to-consumer (B2C) selling, as B2B involves
dealing with longer-term contracts and complex products with specific requirements that are not needed in the consumer world. (...)
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Business-to-business (B2B) selling has proven to be more intricate than business-to-consumer (B2C) selling, as B2B involves
dealing with longer-te...
Published:
2004-11-06
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Abstract:
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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supply chain management program for telco:
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:
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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supply chain management program for telco:
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 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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supply chain management program for telco:
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
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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 program 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:
Outsourcing is a very diverse market, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers
to choose from. This part discusses recommendations for companies looking to outsource, and recommendations for outsourcing
providers. (...)
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... Some government agencies do not allow their contractors to outsource anything to an offshore location
or management leadership may not be prepared to manage an ...
Published:
2004-01-19
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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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supply chain management program for telco:
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:
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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supply chain management program for telco:
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:
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 program 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:
General Electric’s Global Exchange Services announces a far-reaching partnership with Commerce One. The first target market
is the 100,000 current trading partners of GXS. After that, although plans aren’t final, you can be sure they won’t be hiding
their light under a bushel. (...)
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supply chain management program for telco:
General Electric’s Global Exchange Services announces a far-reaching partnership with Commerce One. The first target market
is the 100000 current...
Published:
2000-08-11