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Remapping the Supply Chain Universe, by Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed
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.

GPSTRACKING: Chain Universe, by Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed Remapping the Supply Chain Universe, by Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed - May 20, 2005 Read Comments Introduction 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. One of the changes that has become obvious is that technology misfits have emerged. It s like going to the gym and getting
5/20/2005

When will RFID Hit Main Street?
The desire for improved visibility, tracking, etc. stands out as a critical issue to global firms. Most firms don't know how to get started. But as the cultural knowledge begins to spread, training comes on-line, and success stories start to get out.

GPSTRACKING: Hit Main Street? Ann Grackin - June 28, 2005 Read Comments When will RFID Hit Main Street? Featured Author - Ann Grackin Introduction Every week on the speaking circuit I am asked this question by users and technology firms: When will we see mass adoption of RFID? I have a date. But I think I will teach you to bake bread, rather than feeding you toast! The way to proceed is to just look at the forces that can inhibit or accelerate RFID technology adoption and market growth. Inhibitors First, there are
6/28/2005

The Third Paradigm
Supply chain systems to date have represented the back-end of that process of servicing markets and have taken us a long way in replacing assets with information. But the fact is, building products still takes a long time. Contrastingly, markets require short response times--days. For the last few years, we have begun the process of trying to understand the unplanned event. The first and second paradigm systems deal in knowns--this is what I think I need and therefore this is what I will buy. The Third Paradigm focuses on the uncertainty elements to understand risk. This is the key. Isolate, understand and organize the chaos—creating an operational and financial model.

GPSTRACKING: The Third Paradigm Ann Grackin - January 28, 2005 Read Comments The Third Paradigm Featured Author - Ann Grackin Introduction Over the last few years, we have evolved supply chain practices and systems from industrial age concepts to the information age—an age rich with connectivity and data. This has allowed us to change the foundational structure on how we manage the enterprise. The information age that brought us supply chain systems has allowed us to begin to control the chaos that we have found
1/28/2005

ChainLink Research Releases New Demand Management Report
Have you thought about the fact that the math you are using for your forecasting process was developed in the 19th century? ChainLink did.

GPSTRACKING: on these requirements. Ann Grackin and ChainLink s research team have added significant value to TEC s Demand Management and Supply Chain Management software evaluation tools. Our research shows that selections for demand management, SCM, and ERP solutions, to name a few, may fail to accomplish what customers want, because customers did not begin their selection processes with a good understanding of their requirements. Using the information and selection tools available through the newly updated
7/17/2006

Manhattan Partnership With E3, MarketMAX Strikes Compromise
Manhattan Associates has struck a deal with E3 Corporation and MarketMAX that symbolizes the eternal struggle between best-of-breed and ERP vendors.

GPSTRACKING: Chain Universe, by Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed | Merging Disparate IT Systems and Exploiting Multichannels | Challenging the Competition: Mega-mergers and Supply Chain Technology | Retailers Join Forces for a Make or Break Attempt in Their Competitive Landscape | Selecting and Keeping Warehouse Personnel | Consumers Shop Everywhere: Understanding Multichannel Sales | One Product for Large and Small Manufacturers: Challenges and User Recommendations | When EDI Goes Native, Everything Falls in Sync with
7/28/2000

Go Fygir! SCT Defeats Incumbent AspenTech at Texaco, Shell Venture
ERP vendor SCT Corp. recently sold its Fygir Demand Planning product to Equilon, a joint refining venture of Shell Oil and Texaco that had signed Aspen Technology’s largest deal for its PIMS™ planning and scheduling software.

GPSTRACKING: Chain Universe, by Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed | Merging Disparate IT Systems and Exploiting Multichannels | Challenging the Competition: Mega-mergers and Supply Chain Technology | Retailers Join Forces for a Make or Break Attempt in Their Competitive Landscape | Selecting and Keeping Warehouse Personnel | Consumers Shop Everywhere: Understanding Multichannel Sales | One Product for Large and Small Manufacturers: Challenges and User Recommendations | When EDI Goes Native, Everything Falls in Sync with
4/28/2000

Should You Modify an Application Product?
When it comes to modifications to an application product, there is the good, the bad, and the ugly. Enter the modification process cautiously, with your eyes open.

GPSTRACKING: Chain Universe, by Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed | Merging Disparate IT Systems and Exploiting Multichannels | Challenging the Competition: Mega-mergers and Supply Chain Technology | Retailers Join Forces for a Make or Break Attempt in Their Competitive Landscape | Selecting and Keeping Warehouse Personnel | Consumers Shop Everywhere: Understanding Multichannel Sales | One Product for Large and Small Manufacturers: Challenges and User Recommendations | When EDI Goes Native, Everything Falls in Sync with
12/24/2002

Aspen Technology Posts First-Quarter Loss but Beats Estimates
CAMBRIDGE, MA Aspen Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZPN), the leading supplier of manufacturing enterprise optimization solutions for the process industries, today announced results for its first quarter ended September 30, 1999. Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2000 increased 13.4% to $53.0 million, from the same period in fiscal 1999. For the three months ended September 30, 1999, software license revenue increased 34.2% to $21.5 million, as compared with the first quarter of fiscal 1999, while services revenue rose to $31.5 million. Net loss for the first quarter totaled $2.7 million or $0.11 per share, as compared with a net

GPSTRACKING: Chain Universe, by Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed | Merging Disparate IT Systems and Exploiting Multichannels | Challenging the Competition: Mega-mergers and Supply Chain Technology | Retailers Join Forces for a Make or Break Attempt in Their Competitive Landscape | Selecting and Keeping Warehouse Personnel | Consumers Shop Everywhere: Understanding Multichannel Sales | One Product for Large and Small Manufacturers: Challenges and User Recommendations | When EDI Goes Native, Everything Falls in Sync with
10/26/1999

PeopleSoft Strategy a Good Deal for JD Edwards Customers
Putting PeopleSoft's strategy to work for the JD Edwards community. What can the JD Edwards install-base expect from the PeopleSoft merger?

GPSTRACKING: JD Edwards Customers Ann Grackin - September 17, 2003 Read Comments Event Summary The executive team of the new PeopleSoft addressed a tough audience of financial and industry analysts this day. We got to ask them the tough questions on the JD Edwards/PeopleSoft merger. This merger is about product expansion, not consolidation is Craig Conway s (CEO of PeopleSoft) commitment and mantra to customers and investors. His analogy is the Jaguar, purchased by the Ford Motor Company. Ford did not eliminate the
9/17/2003

6 Immediate Business Improvements Offered by an Online SRM System:Part 2: Online SRM
Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities.

GPSTRACKING: Chain Universe, by Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed | Merging Disparate IT Systems and Exploiting Multichannels | Challenging the Competition: Mega-mergers and Supply Chain Technology | Retailers Join Forces for a Make or Break Attempt in Their Competitive Landscape | Selecting and Keeping Warehouse Personnel | Consumers Shop Everywhere: Understanding Multichannel Sales | One Product for Large and Small Manufacturers: Challenges and User Recommendations | When EDI Goes Native, Everything Falls in Sync with
10/23/2002

RFID Case Study: HP and Wal-Mart
HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned.

GPSTRACKING: Chain Universe, by Ann Grackin and Sree Hameed | How Bar Codes Can Optimize Data Recording and Information Analysis | Merging Disparate IT Systems and Exploiting Multichannels | Challenging the Competition: Mega-mergers and Supply Chain Technology | Retailers Join Forces for a Make or Break Attempt in Their Competitive Landscape | Selecting and Keeping Warehouse Personnel | Consumers Shop Everywhere: Understanding Multichannel Sales | One Product for Large and Small Manufacturers: Challenges and User
10/20/2004