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Abstract:
Simple questions often have complex answers. Whether they are speaking with you on the phone or placing an order on a Web
storefront, your customers expect immediate gratification. They want to know when their order will ship the moment it is placed.
How do you respond? (...)
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items on order:
... The order promising application then applies these business objectives to customers
and items. Customers or items with similar characteristics ...
Published:
2001-11-24
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Abstract:
The most important factor in industry is no longer the mere price of the product. Increasingly, the purchaser's task has
become to obtain the right product of the right quality at the right time—and for the right price. (...)
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The most important factor in industry is no longer the mere price of the product. Increasingly, the purchaser's task has
become to obtain the righ...
Published:
2006-04-19
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Abstract:
Global competition means more choice for consumers and increasing customer demands. Manufacturers and distributors must develop
a better understanding of what customers want so that they can configure, produce, and deliver products and services faster
and more cost-effectively. (...)
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Global competition means more choice for consumers and increasing customer demands. Manufacturers and distributors must develop
a better understan...
Published:
2008-11-28
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This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered. (...)
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This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first...
Published:
2007-04-16
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Abstract:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a distribution environme (...)
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items on order:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-11
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items on order:
... Shops that do minor engineering changes to common items can do so with a Job, as well
as most make to order (MTO) and Make to Stock (MTS) companies. ...
Published:
2008-08-21
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Abstract:
This is the transcript of an Audio Conference on e-procurement conducted by TEC during which brief case studies of how companies
have improved inventory turns and reduced procurement costs through Internet enabled collaboration with suppliers were presented. (...)
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This is the transcript of an Audio Conference on e-procurement conducted by TEC during which brief case studies of how companies
have improved inv...
Published:
2001-01-29
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Abstract:
This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered. (...)
Excerpt related to
items on order:
This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first...
Published:
2007-04-16
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Abstract:
Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables
users to proactively understand various aspects of a project, as well as reduce planning time, document activities, and promote
communication throughout the engagement cycle. (...)
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items on order:
Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables users
to proactively unde...
Published:
2007-11-14
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Abstract:
Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run
a manufacturing or distribution business. This book excerpt focuses on running the business from the top with sales and operations
planning (S&OP). Variation in operations affect the (...)
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items on order:
Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run
a manufacturing or dist...
Published:
2004-03-23
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Abstract:
To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX
has incorporated lean manufacturing constructs into its package. Several case studies illustrate the use of kanbans in various
lean environments. (...)
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items on order:
To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX
has incorporated lean ma...
Published:
2009-03-09
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Abstract:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there are other vendors offering Q2O as a service, BigMachines product is arguably more flexible, as high
tech manufacturers may be noting. (...)
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items on order:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there...
Published:
2008-08-22
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Abstract:
This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr.
Scott Hamilton. (...)
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items on order:
This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr. Scott
Hamilton.
Published:
2005-07-06
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Abstract:
Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, missed shipments, partial shipments, expediting efforts, and improvements in customer service. This is
an excerpt from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Mi (...)
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items on order:
Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, miss...
Published:
2003-12-13
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Abstract:
The nature of a sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate
demand, the item's primary source of supply, and the production strategy for manufactured items. Consideration of these factors
can be illustrated with several common scenarios. (...)
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items on order:
The nature of a sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate
demand, the item's prima...
Published:
2004-03-25
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The lack of effective game plans is typically cited as a leading cause of poor system implementation. The following guidelines
provide suggestions for improving the effectiveness of sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plans. (...)
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items on order:
The lack of effective game plans is typically cited as a leading cause of poor system implementation. The following guidelines
provide suggestions...
Published:
2004-03-26
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Abstract:
Returned material authorization (RMA) built on sales order functionality, such as that used by Microsoft Dynamics AX, can
drastically simplify RMA processes. (...)
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items on order:
Returned material authorization (RMA) built on sales order functionality, such as that used by Microsoft Dynamics AX, can
drastically simplify RMA...
Published:
2009-03-06
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Abstract:
The nature of an S&OP game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate demand and the item's primary
source of supply. Consideration of these factors can be illustrated with four common scenarios. This is an excerpt from the
book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision. (...)
Excerpt related to
items on order:
The nature of an S&OP game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate demand and the item's primary
source of supply. Conside...
Published:
2003-12-12
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Abstract:
The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually 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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items on order:
The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually real-time data to closely match supply
to demand, elimina...
Published:
2005-08-30
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Abstract:
TradeBeam has been striving to distinguish itself by offering more than order and shipment tracking. It aims to improve the
management of core global trade activities: order, shipment, and financial settlement. (...)
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items on order:
TradeBeam has been striving to distinguish itself by offering more than order and shipment tracking. It aims to improve the
management of core glo...
Published:
2005-06-07