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Economic volatility over the past several years has been illustrated by the highly unstable raw material, fuel, and commodity
prices, and has been the cause of a majority of supply chain disruptions over the past year. This white paper highlights the
challenges and solutions in complex industry supply ch (...)
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Boosting Process Industry’s Supply Chain Performance: A Case for Visibility and Control.
Source: itelligence, Inc. Document Type ...
Published:
2011-03-25
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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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... Description: For chemical producers Akzo Nobel, managing a complex supply
chain producing more than 2,000 chemical products was an extremely complex
task. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Not many people know of WAM Systems, a privately held supply chain management vendor situated in a Philadelphia suburb.
Emboldened by growing interest and new venture capital, the company intends to make its presence known. (...)
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Not many people know of WAM Systems, a privately held supply chain management vendor situated in a Philadelphia suburb. Emboldened
by growing int...
Published:
2001-01-08
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. Process industries (chemicals, food and beverage, oil and gas, etc.) face rising manufacturing and
logistics costs. And they’re finding that the old strategi (...)
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supply chain for chemical products manufacturing:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity
for the software vendors who cater to the needs of customers in these industries. But these industries have some unique
requirements which are discussed throughout this article. S (...)
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Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity
for the software vendor...
Published:
2004-07-17
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Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities. (...)
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Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufac...
Published:
2009-09-07
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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:
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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The new independent company will certainly benefit from having control of its own financial destiny, being able to make decisions
based upon its own needs and objectives rather than being a small part of the much larger entities needs and objectives. (...)
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The new independent company will certainly benefit from having control of its own financial destiny, being able to make decisions
based upon its o...
Published:
2002-06-26
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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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... with process manufacturing—oriented supply chain management
(SCM ... time to market for globally compliant products. ... In many chemical
companies, but particularly ...
Published:
2009-03-16
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Abstract:
Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain: Inbound Logistics.Reports and Other Software Program to Use In Your Complex System
for Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain. One of the most neglected areas of the manufacturing and retail supply chain is
the inbound logistics segment. Following best practices and c (...)
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supply chain for chemical products manufacturing:
Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain: Inbound Logistics.Reports and Other Software Program to Use In Your Complex System
for Driving Costs Out of ...
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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... The product requirements (chemical and physical properties of ... by
mixing (if intermediate products are in ... in many areas related to supply
chain management (SCM ...
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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SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Collaboration in Process' which is based on recognition that process manufacturers and distributors will
increasingly go to market as members of competing commerce (...)
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SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Coll...
Published:
2001-04-30
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Although a relative newcomer, the Process Manufacturing Solutions division of SCT has been able to remain focused on the
process manufacturing industry. With the exit or weakening position of most other process-focused vendors, SCT should thrive.
However, its low profile marketing strategy, undeveloped c (...)
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Although a relative newcomer, the Process Manufacturing Solutions division of SCT has been able to remain focused on the process
manufacturing ind...
Published:
2001-01-15
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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 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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supply chain for chemical products manufacturing:
Strategies for Profitable Growth: Chemical Industry. Search for Data and Other Software for the Chemical Industry. You may
have survived the slowdo...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Chemical companies struggle with outdated manufacturing and financial systems, often not reaching their profitable goals.
How can they give customers high-quality chemical products while improving the bottom line? Industry best practices can help
you gain control over every aspect of your business by inc (...)
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supply chain for chemical products manufacturing:
... with outdated manufacturing and financial systems, often not reaching their profitable
goals. How can they give customers high-quality chemical products while ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prospective users will have to decide whether SAP would indeed be the best solution without the packaged
option. (...)
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supply chain for chemical products manufacturing:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prosp...
Published:
2006-05-30
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Abstract:
G-Log, a leader in collaborative logistics, and SCT, a leader in enterprise applications for the process industries, have
joined forces to bring together their products and expertise for the process enterprise. (...)
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... G-Log's customers include Eastman Chemical, Dupont, and ... products
provide collaborative supply chain distribution and ... Together, these
products will help process ...
Published:
2001-08-02
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Abstract:
As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that
are more critical than others. This article explores th (...)
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supply chain for chemical products manufacturing:
As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and pack...
Published:
2004-05-26