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32%-[Consumer] The Fragile Consumer Packaged Goods Market and Private Label Products (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jan 4, 2006
Abstract : The drive towards private labels has many impacts on the industry. A consumer packaged goods manufacturer's business strategy must recognize this and deal with the opportunities and threats it creates.
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32%-[Consumer] Technology Hurdles Plus Retailer Consolidation Yield a Fragile Market for Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturers (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Oct 11, 2005
Abstract : As major retailers increase their share of the market and exploit technology for business process improvement, consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers risk losing ground in the market place, if they cannot meet retailers demands for compliance.
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32%-[Consumer] Microsoft Introduces New Consumer Electronics-Plus Era (3 Pages)
by P. Hayes
Jan 17, 2000
Abstract : Don't expect to see this all happen in the year 2000, much software development must occur and standards must be decided upon prior to generic consumer electronic integration.
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24%-[Consumer] Differences in Complexity between B2C and B2B E-commerce (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 6, 2004
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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24%-[Consumer] Differences in Complexity between B2C and B2B E-commerce (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 4, 2004
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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19%-[Consumer] Microsoft Hopes to Win Over Consumer Privacy Advocates (3 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Aug 9, 2000
Abstract : Microsoft aims to assist users understand privacy issues by embedding privacy agents into its web browser
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11%-[Consumer] Space: The Final Frontier How Retailers Make Shelf Space Allocation Decisions (3 Pages)
by Bill McBeath
Mar 18, 2005
Abstract : In both retail and consumer goods sectors, the gap between winners and losers widens every day. What is it about the winners that make them more and more successful, extending their lead every quarter?
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11%-[Consumer] JDA Portfolio: For the Retail Industry Part Five: Analysis of Market Impact (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 31, 2004
Abstract : Given the competition for retail customers and wholesale orders is intense, retailers, including software vendors, must be able to meet consumer demand quickly, accurately and at the most competitive price. Despite its failed QRS acquisition, which promised to expand JDA's retail demand chain optimization applications, JDA Portfolio may be able to help retailers if it can overcome the challenges of servicing a fragmented sector and withstand the increasing competition.
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11%-[Consumer] JDA Portfolio: For the Retail Industry Part One: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 27, 2004
Abstract : From how to price and promote products to how to optimize profits, JDA Portfolio tries to create that perfect 'moment of truth'--when the right consumer product at the right price is at the right place and at the right time. Yet, the portfolio rounding out process has to continue in earnest, especially after JDA’s aborted merger with QRS.
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11%-[Consumer] N-Tier Demand Management (4 Pages)
by Bill McBeath
Dec 23, 2004
Abstract : The classic bull-whip effect means that the further a supplier is removed from the end consumer, the worse are the fluctuations in demand that they see. This has led many to recommend an n-tier approach to demand management, where everyone gets visibility to the end-customer demand at the same time. In practice, very few companies have been able to actually realize this vision. There are some practical approaches that a few leading suppliers deep in the supply chain are have taken to successfully mitigate the bull-whip effect.
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11%-[Consumer] SAP Bolsters NetWeaver's MDM Capabilities Part Two: xCat and SAP MDM (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 2, 2004
Abstract : SAP purports that SAP MDM also lays the foundation for efficient and accurate exchange of cross-business information. Consumer products companies, for instance, can exchange timely product information with retail distributors, avoid costly inaccuracies, enhance merchandizing, and improve supply chain operations.
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11%-[Consumer] Inovis Delves into PIM by Snatching QRS Part Five: Challenges and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 20, 2004
Abstract : 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 B2B e-commerce vendors as to prove how much leverage their applications can bring to corporations.
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11%-[Consumer] Where Has All the Service Gone? (3 Pages)
by Carla Reed
Nov 2, 2004
Abstract : For some reason, once a product moves into the retail channel, most manufacturers lose control. The retailer abdicates responsibility. When faced with a problem, the consumer is alone! What happened to the lifetime value of the customer? This article examines the lapses and promises in providing service to the end customer.
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11%-[Consumer] EAM versus CMMS: What's Right for Your Company? Part Three: Analysis of IFS and Intentia (4 Pages)
by Joe Strub and P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 17, 2004
Abstract : 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 chain management (SCM) software vendors, Intentia and IFS need to string together several quarters of profitability to restore consumer confidence and long-term stability.
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11%-[Consumer] Emptoris 'Procures' Zeborg's Spend Management Expertise Part Three: Challenges and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 20, 2003
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 applications can bring to corporate buyers.
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