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Abstract:
The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requirements for a Supply Chain Planning (SCP) system. This article discusses some of these unique needs. (...)
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The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requir...
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2002-08-04
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Abstract:
Strategies for Profitable Growth: Chemical Industry. Search for Data and Other Software for the Chemical Industry. You may
have survived the slowdown of the last few years, but you must still find new growth opportunities to stay competitive. However,
you can only cut so much. Midsize businesses in partic (...)
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Strategies for Profitable Growth: Chemical Industry. Search for Data and Other Software for the Chemical Industry. You may
have survived the slowdo...
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2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly
variable demand, or to execute predictable product supply strategies. (...)
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Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly variable
demand, or to ex...
Published:
2007-12-24
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Abstract:
Invensys must communicate its successes and strategy to the marketplace, and must aggressively invest in customer satisfaction,
marketing, and sales. IPS must convince customers and prospects that it is here to stay; while the functionally rich products
are great advantages, many other considerations mak (...)
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Invensys must communicate its successes and strategy to the marketplace, and must aggressively invest in customer satisfaction,
marketing, and sal...
Published:
2003-05-14
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Abstract:
Chemical companies are living in a new, more complex world—one that calls for meeting demand through cooperating internally,
opening processes to partners, suppliers, and customers, and developing newfound abilities to collaborate and change. In other
words, the adaptive business network (ABN). But how (...)
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Perfecting the Recipe for Competitive Advantage: The Chemical Industry and Adaptive Business Networks. Source:
SAP. Document Type: White ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
New analytical software tools have recently emerged to combine and condense a wealth of information that should give the
salesperson a more definitive "yes or no" answer fairly quickly when it comes to offering specific pricing, while also giving
management a higher-level view of business efficiency and (...)
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New analytical software tools have recently emerged to combine and condense a wealth of information that should give the salesperson
a more defini...
Published:
2006-04-04
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Abstract:
This part of the series on Product Life Cycle Management in Process explores the business motivations by review business
strategies. (...)
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... plants must be selected for production and the ... These management
processes must be automated thought ... product cost, physical or chemical specifications,
customer ...
Published:
2002-12-08
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Abstract:
Get insight into manufacturing production metrics and best practices in the US, and benchmark your operations to better understand
how to improve in today’s difficult economic climate. The Manufacturing Performance Institute (MPI) presents its findings,
comparing and contrasting the responses of plants (...)
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... Source: Infor. Document Type: White Paper Description: Get insight into manufacturing production
metrics and best practices in the US, and benchmark your ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother operations. They must also resolve the challenges posed by environmental regulations and the need for seamless
data integration. (...)
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management for chemical production:
For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother o...
Published:
2006-05-11
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Abstract:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly
variable demand, or to execute predictable product supply strategies. (...)
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management for chemical production:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly variable
demand, or to ex...
Published:
2007-12-24
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Abstract:
For over 30 years, Madison Chemical Industries has sold 100 percent polyurethane coatings and linings to companies around
the globe. With the technical challenges it faced as a growing company, it was becoming clear that the DOS-based system it
was using to maintain its inventory had to go. With an integ (...)
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Customer Success Story: Batchmaster Has Madison Chemical Covered. ... Download <strong>Customer
Success Story: Batchmaster Has Madison Chemical Covered</strong>. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Manufacturing processes for an integrated steel plant typically encompass three distinct types of manufacturing: flow manufacturing,
process manufacturing, and mill manufacturing, meaning that such a plant is effectively a mixed-mode manufacturer. Software
systems for these manufacturers' diverse needs a (...)
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... production staff is responsible for quality management. ...
end of the shift, and production figures are ... The product requirements (chemical
and physical properties ...
Published:
2008-09-10
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Abstract:
Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting a solution that can deal with the unique needs of the business. (...)
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Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting ...
Published:
2006-05-12
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Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment maintenance. The class of software that can help to cultivate these savings is computerized maintenance management
systems (CMMS). This article discusses the basics (...)
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Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment mainte...
Published:
2003-07-07
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For chemical producers Akzo Nobel, managing a complex supply chain producing more than 2,000 chemical products was an extremely
complex task. Akzo Nobel decided to implement a multi-user sales and operations planning (S&OP) system that would be available
company wide. Increasing its forecast visibility r (...)
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... Source: Supply Chain Consultants (SCC). Document Type: Case Study Description: For chemical
producers Akzo Nobel, managing a complex supply chain producing more ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Invensys must communicate its successes and strategy to the marketplace, and must aggressively invest in customer satisfaction,
marketing, and sales. IPS must convince customers and prospects that it is here to stay; while the functionally rich products
are great advantages, many other considerations mak (...)
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management for chemical production:
Invensys must communicate its successes and strategy to the marketplace, and must aggressively invest in customer satisfaction,
marketing, and sal...
Published:
2003-05-14
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Abstract:
Invensys has created a new group within its Production Management Division called Invensys Production Solutions. The group
includes the PRISM and Protean process ERP products plus the resources of Invensys Validation Services group. While the unit
should have much strength, it also has certain liabilit (...)
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Invensys has created a new group within its Production Management Division called Invensys Production Solutions. The group
includes the PRISM and...
Published:
2003-05-13
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Abstract:
It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores
key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected. (...)
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... Can Auditing and Project Management Co-Exist in an ERP ... During the
initial days of the production operations, the ... in the food & beverage, chemical,
and CPG ...
Published:
2003-09-02
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Abstract:
Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning ones can help alleviate many of the challenges particular to the process manufacturers, especially in the
areas of product development and regulatory complian (...)
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Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning one...
Published:
2009-03-16
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Abstract:
Production supervisors and plant managers are constantly fighting problems within a plant because they lack visibility in
the supply chain and do not have an automated exception-based management system. However, a value-adding processing layer
can create transparency and link information to unify company (...)
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management for chemical production:
Production supervisors and plant managers are constantly fighting problems within a plant because they lack visibility in
the supply chain and do ...
Published:
2005-11-22