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The implementation of an enterprise level system is a tumultuous event with far reaching consequences throughout an organization.
Therefore we can see the implementation process as a means of taking the quantum leap in maintenance management techniques. (...)
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... Other common failing of CMMS implementations: (All of which in one
form or another are a part of the failure of requirements definition). ...
Published:
2003-04-02
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On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. Consolidated net sales were $1.07 billion compared with $1.22 billion for the third quarter of 1998. Net
income for the third quarter was $87.6 million, or $ 0 (...)
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On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. ...
Published:
1999-11-01
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly learning the value of developing strategic working relationships with vendor partners to improve supply
chain efficiency. (...)
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly l...
Published:
2001-12-02
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Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product quality and customer satisfaction, which manifests into a lasting relationship with each client. However
like other enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply (...)
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Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product qu...
Published:
2004-03-17
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Performance addresses issues surrounding how the new economy is transforming the supply chain and ultimately, how Andersen
conducts business. Through this effort, they express how their customers, and the industry in general, are creating a more
innovative supply chain. (...)
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Performance addresses issues surrounding how the new economy is transforming the supply chain and ultimately, how Andersen
conducts business. Thro...
Published:
2001-12-08
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There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bottom line responsibility for the performance of the enterprise would do well to evaluate every potential
new program from the perspective outlined here. (...)
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There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bot...
Published:
2002-11-13
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-18
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In most cases, companies will acquire enterprise asset management (EAM) software but the interfaces to external systems will
have to be constructed. (...)
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... At least, major vendors of EAM/CMMS software face strong head-to-head ...
offer maintenance modules, bundled into the larger ERP or supply chain management (SCM ...
Published:
2004-03-16
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Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since July, four small vendors have assumed new names and personas to better differentiate their offerings in
the marketplace. (...)
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Paragon Management Systems, now Adexa, is the latest niche supply chain management vendor to re-christen itself in the last
seven months. Since Ju...
Published:
2000-02-09
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A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop database application. Find out what's Andersen's take on vendor compliance programs. (...)
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A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller,
stand-alone desktop d...
Published:
2001-12-08
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As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment. (...)
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As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The
supply chain is one area...
Published:
2009-07-24
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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 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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This note is intended to provoke thought regarding some of the dramatic incidents that occurred in the field of asset management
in 2003, as well as address some of their more immediate consequences and ramifications of changing societal attitudes regarding
the failure of physical assets. In particular i (...)
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The Strategic Importance of Asset Management Part One: Changing Attitudes. Daryl Mather - December 18, 2003. Comments: 0.
Read Comments Introduction. ...
Published:
2003-12-18
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ITV capabilities allows an organization to meet the challenges of rapidly increasing fuel prices, changes in regulatory requirements,
and provides customers with premium services without increasing the total cost of operations. Find out more in this article! (...)
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ITV capabilities allows an organization to meet the challenges of rapidly increasing fuel prices, changes in regulatory requirements,
and provides...
Published:
2009-08-31
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Managing assets needs to be done in a truly proactive approach, one that ties the management of physical assets to the corporate
objectives. The initial momentum to begin the sequence comes from the vision of a future state. This needs to clearly represent
the corporate objectives and goals, and expressi (...)
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... need to be taken regarding the following steps in the chain reaction. ...
1)Often referred to as a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), or enterprise ...
Published:
2003-12-20
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The main cause of lean maintenance failure is that companies fail to focus on asset reliability. The reliability approach
to capacity, which includes risk prioritization analyses of assets, can help a company achieve lean success. (...)
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... technician-performed maintenance is also done through the committed use of a work order system and computer
managed maintenance system (CMMS) or enterprise ...
Published:
2005-07-12
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The changing attitudes, understandings of physical assets and market conditions bring a broad array of implications for those
responsible for asset management. The majority of these can be explained as "new accountabilities." Many of these are accountabilities
leveled at, or within, corporations themselv (...)
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... A logical follow on to what has been considered the "main game" (often financial, supply
chain, or information technology related). ...
Published:
2003-12-19
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Abstract:
How can we determine the right maintenance strategy for a specific asset? To meet the objectives of lean, we need to evaluate
the cost of failure in terms of both not meeting business objectives and any extra cost due to the need for unplanned or even
emergency repairs. (...)
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Lean Asset Management--Is Preventive Maintenance Anti-Lean? Olin Thompson - December 20, 2004. Comments: 0. Read Comments
Introduction. ...
Published:
2004-12-20
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Abstract:
Due to security vulnerabilities in Standard & Poor's Comstock product, their customer sites throughout the world have been
exposed to extensive security holes. (...)
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Due to security vulnerabilities in Standard & Poor's Comstock product, their customer sites throughout the world have
been exposed to extensive se...
Published:
2000-06-21
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Abstract:
Because the supply chains of most manufacturers have become complex, global networks, managing these systems requires enterprise
applications that enable collaboration, visibility, demand-sensing, and quick response to unplanned and unexpected events.
But from where will such solutions come? (...)
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Because the supply chains of most manufacturers have become complex, global networks, managing these systems requires enterprise
applications that...
Published:
2008-03-17