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ACCO automates hiring process with iCIMS talent acquisition software
Global manufacturer ACCO Brands has leveraged iCIMS' talent acquisition software to improve its hiring process.
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Talent management software helps cultivate skilled workforce, experts say
The pressure is on to recruit -- and retain -- skilled employees. Industry wa...
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Where is the ROI in improving supply chain visibility?
In this podcast, industry expert Julie Fraser explains strategies for getting...
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Vendor viability and ERP evaluation
How important is vendor viability in evaluating enterprise resource planning ...
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Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR)
Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) is the process reference model used ...
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upcharge
An upcharge is an additional fee that is added to a bill after a contract has...
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SCEM (supply chain event management)
Supply chain event management (SCEM) refers to software that is used to manag...
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Manufacturing ERP software selection and upgrades
Start here to discover the benefits of ERP software. Find out what ERP software can do for manufacturers. Learn best practices for ERP software selection and finding ERP ROI. Le... More about Manufacturing ERP software selection and upgrades
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SaaS ERP (software-as-a-service ERP hosting)
- SaaS ERP is a hosting model for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software which involves a firm's ERP softwar... -
open source ERP
- Open source ERP refers to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software model in which the public has access to the source code of the system. -
two-tier ERP
- Two-tier ERP (enterprise resource planning) is the practice of running two ERP systems at once -- one larger system at the corporate level, and one smaller sys...
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Manufacturing ERP integration and software customization challenges
ERP integration and software customization challenges can be daunting. Read articles and tips for managing data integration, shop floor integration and master data management fo... More about Manufacturing ERP integration and software customization challenges
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product information management (PIM)
- Product information management (PIM) is a classification of software products that support the global identification, linki... -
Manufacturing operation management (MOM)
- Manufacturing operation management (MOM) is an approach of overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing process with a... -
lean production
- Lean production is an assembly-line methodology developed originally for Toyota and the manufacturing of automobiles. It is also known as the Toyota Produ...
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Manufacturing supply chain management and ERP
Discover how supply chain management (SCM) activities are affected by ERP and get advice on buying, implementing and leveraging SCM technology. More about Manufacturing supply chain management and ERP
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supply chain (SC)
- A supply chain (SC) is the network of all the individuals, organizations, resources, activities and technology involved in the creation of a product fr... -
distributor
- A distributor is an intermediary entity between a the producer of a product and another entity in the distribution channel or supply chain, such as a retailer, ... -
smart label
- A smart label is a slip of paper, plastic or other material on a product that contains an RFID tag in addition to bar code data.
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Lean manufacturing software
How does ERP support lean manufacturing efforts? Start here for basic tips about lean manufacturing software selection and lean technology best practices. Learn how companies ar... More about Lean manufacturing software
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spaghetti diagram
- A spaghetti diagram is a graphic representation of the flow of some entity, such as a person, a product or a piece of information, as it goes through s... -
DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control)
- DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) is Six Sigma tool for improving an existing proce... -
quality function deployment
- Quality function deployment (QFD) is the translation of user requirements or requests into designs. The goal of QFD is to build a produc...
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Manufacturing ERP and business intelligence
Understanding business intelligence (BI) software tools can help manufacturers monitor and improve manufacturing performance management (MPM). Discover how BI and ERP manufactur... More about Manufacturing ERP and business intelligence
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product information management (PIM)
- Product information management (PIM) is a classification of software products that support the global identification, linki... -
ABC classification
- ABC classification is a ranking system for identifying and grouping items in terms of how useful they are for achieving business goals. -
Manufacturing 2.0
- Manufacturing 2.0 is the integration of Web 2.0 communication and collaboration applications into traditional manufacturing practices and processes.
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Product lifecycle management and manufacturing ERP
Discover how product lifecycle management (PLM) software can be integrated with manufacturing ERP software to increase productivity and cut costs. Read strategies for building a... More about Product lifecycle management and manufacturing ERP
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quality function deployment
- Quality function deployment (QFD) is the translation of user requirements or requests into designs. The goal of QFD is to build a produc... -
product information management (PIM)
- Product information management (PIM) is a classification of software products that support the global identification, linki... -
product lifecycle management (PLM)
- Product lifecycle management (PLM) is a systematic approach to managing the life cycle of a product, from its design and devel...
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Automatic identification and data capture
Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) includes manufacturing sensor technology such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and barcode software. Learn how to decide... More about Automatic identification and data capture
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Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC)
- Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) is a broad set of technologies used to collect informati... -
3PL (third-party logistics)
- In business, 3PL has a broad meaning that can be applied to any service contract that involves storing or shipping things. -
RFID (radio frequency identification)
- RFID (radio frequency identification) is a technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupl...
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Manufacturing execution systems software
Manufacturing execution systems (MES) software, which manages manufacturing data, can work with ERP software to give manufacturers a view of their business at all levels, from p... More about Manufacturing execution systems software
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Andon
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manufacturing execution system (MES)
- A manufacturing execution system (MES) is a control system for managing and monitoring work-in-process on a factory floor.
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