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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. Read
on to find out why running with a pair of scissors is not t (...)
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The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-06
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Abstract:
Recently I spoke at the National Retail Federation in the center of retail: New York City! The big buzz this year, no surprise,
was about RFID. (...)
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Recently I spoke at the National Retail Federation in the center of retail: New York City! The big buzz this year, no surprise,
was about RFID.
Published:
2005-03-18
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Abstract:
Confused about RFID middleware? RFID middleware has a critical role to play in cleaving together and clarifying the signals
and intelligence, bidirectionally from the device layer to the business applications, or out to the communications infrastructure,
to the web or satellites. This article explains (...)
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Confused about RFID middleware? RFID middleware has a critical role to play in cleaving together and clarifying the signals
and intelligence, bi...
Published:
2005-09-06
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Abstract:
Confused about RFID middleware? RFID middleware has a critical role to play in cleaving together and clarifying the signals
and intelligence, bidirectionally from the device layer to the business applications, or out to the communications infrastructure,
to the web or satellites. This article explains (...)
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article for textile and apparel business intelligence:
Confused about RFID middleware? RFID middleware has a critical role to play in cleaving together and clarifying the signals
and intelligence, bi...
Published:
2005-09-06
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Abstract:
Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By
understanding the basics of DDSN, and through selective implementation, SMBs can experience the agility, adaptability, and
alignment of DDSN. (...)
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Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By understanding
the basics ...
Published:
2005-10-10
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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:
Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcomes—procure performance rather than parts and people. It requires total business process reorientation
from services and maintenance through procurement techn (...)
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Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle
is to manage for outcom...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
Recently I spoke at the National Retail Federation in the center of retail: New York City! The big buzz this year, no surprise,
was about RFID. (...)
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Recently I spoke at the National Retail Federation in the center of retail: New York City! The big buzz this year, no surprise,
was about RFID.
Published:
2005-03-18
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Abstract:
The US is the largest debtor nation in the world, with the largest per capita consumption of energy, and its currency is
in decline. Does that mean a decline in America's wealth and super power status? This article makes some sobering observations,
predictions, and recommendations. (...)
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The US is the largest debtor nation in the world, with the largest per capita consumption of energy, and its currency is in
decline. Does that m...
Published:
2004-12-23
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Abstract:
Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where many of the working assumptions have to be reevaluated. ChainLink Research’s new 3D approach provides a
useful framework for evaluating supply chain solutions (...)
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Supply chain management is a truly dynamic field. Over the last few years the fundamental structure of the chains has changed
to the point where m...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
The big hit of the National Retail Federation show was the Metro Group's Store of the Future. The budget for this extravaganza
- it appears to have been underwritten by some of the biggest technology firms in the world. (...)
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The big hit of the National Retail Federation show was the Metro Group's Store of the Future. The budget for this extravaganza
- it appears to hav...
Published:
2004-02-12
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Abstract:
December 2000 was the month of increased press release activity at Baan. In 2001, will the market witness a remarkable comeback
of this once almost written off vendor? (...)
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December 2000 was the month of increased press release activity at Baan. In 2001, will the market witness a remarkable comeback
of this once almos...
Published:
2001-01-26
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Abstract:
The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article describes the next wave--SmallSmartFast--and its impact on end users and vendors. (...)
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The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article ...
Published:
2004-07-31
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Abstract:
Once we cross the border of the enterprise, traditional enterprise-centric systems fail to provide visibility or a way to
understand and act, all in sync with our supply chain partners. This is why the delivery architecture of an application is
critical, especially for addressing multi-enterprise intera (...)
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Once we cross the border of the enterprise, traditional enterprise-centric systems fail to provide visibility or a way to
understand and act, all ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities. (...)
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Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities.
Published:
2002-10-23
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RFID and wireless usage will drive up data transactions by ten fold over the next few years. It is likely that a significant
readdressing of the infrastructure will be required--in the enterprise and the global bandwidth. (...)
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RFID and wireless usage will drive up data transactions by ten fold over the next few years. It is likely that a significant
readdressing of the i...
Published:
2004-10-20
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Abstract:
At ChainLink we have talked a lot about the advent of SmallSmartFast technologies—ever-smaller and ever-smarter devices and
software that is fast to implement and give us information and answers in real-time. (...)
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At ChainLink we have talked a lot about the advent of SmallSmartFast technologies— ever-smaller and ever-smarter devices and
software that is fast ...
Published:
2004-03-18
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Abstract:
During the last two decades, many of the old vertically integrated enterprise/empires have splintered into numerous core-competency-focused
firms, loosely bound into the so-called virtual extended enterprises. (...)
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During the last two decades, many of the old vertically integrated enterprise/empires have splintered into numerous core-competency-focused
firms,...
Published:
2004-02-12
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Abstract:
In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising fuel costs and increased international trade, supply chain management software can help ETO organizations
get—and stay—ahead of the competition. (...)
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In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising f...
Published:
2008-07-18
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Abstract:
This article talks about recent and expected FDA regulations and how RFID can help meet those requirements while improving
supply chain performance. (...)
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This article talks about recent and expected FDA regulations and how RFID can help meet those requirements while improving
supply chain performance.
Published:
2004-10-20