Bar Code Support

How Bar Codes Can Optimize Data Recording and Information Analysis

by Juan Francisco Segura ... Many systems might not be able to support bar codes, but this is not an ... they might have to customize the document format and get some bar code readers, or ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/05/research_notes/TN_SC_XFS_05_02_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-05-02 Summary: Bar code technology allows users to analyze information to develop more accurate maintenance, personnel, and financial planning. In particular it can hasten the data recording processes in a maintenance system, as seen in its use in the aircraft maintenance process.

'Collaborative Commerce': ERP, CRM, e-Proc, and SCM Unite! A ...

by Randy Garland ... Reporting for JD Edwards' HR solution from Extensity; Bar-code Reading from ... of Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), as well as continued support for third ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2001/09/research_notes/TN_CR_RGG_09_18_01_1.asp - 17k - 2001-09-18 Summary: J.D. Edwards believes in the possibilities (both in terms of technology and sell-ability) of Collaborative Commerce. How far have they gotten in that vision? Are they a good bet if you also have visions of C-Commerce dancing in your head?

The Sweet Spot of One Merging ERP Vendor

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... suppliers live and die by EDI, strict OEM-imposed bar code labeling, and ... products (now known as Solarsoft CMSi5 and Solarsoft CMSm5) support EDI transaction ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/12/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_12_03_07_1.asp - 20k - 2007-12-03 Summary: CMS Software (now known as Solarsoft Business Systems) may not be a huge global player, but its enterprise resource planning solutions address a wide spectrum of supply chain management requirements, including customizable electronic data interchange functions, warehousing, distribution, and traceability

SCM System/SCM Software Comparison and Evaluation

... specifications Available to promise (ATP) across multiple databases Bar code control character ... supplied by vendor API) Basic types of support for reporting ... http://scm.technologyevaluation.com/ - 23k - 2009-03-09

HighJump Grows in a Period of Low Growth Through Adaptable, Broad ...

by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic ... and hardware providers, such as ERP (eg, PeopleSoft), bar code devices (eg ... as well as via the still growing formalized alliances ecosystem' support program that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2003/04/research_notes/EN_SC_XOT_04_16_03_1.asp - 10k - 2003-04-16 Summary: Besides the highly functional WMS, HighJump provides a comprehensive and adaptable suite of other SCE solutions. Thus, the company’s continued expansion, increases in research and development (R&D) investment, and its products’ flexibility, simplicity and highly competitive prices have been flying in

RFID Case Study: Gillette and Provia Part One: Background

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Unlike other vendors announcing support of RFID in anticipation of serving the ... and creating global standards for the next generation bar code—called the EPC ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/CS_SC_PJ_08_03_04_1.asp - 16k - 2004-08-03 Summary: The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity.

Provia Tackles RFID in a Twofold Manner Part Two: RFID Compliance

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... enables both product line RFID support and customer RFID support while handling all ... and creating global standards for the next generation bar code—called the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/EN_SC_PJ_08_12_04_1.asp - 21k - 2004-08-12 Summary: Provia's approach to radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance was to offer a bolt-on or drop-in product that works in conjunction with a company's existing logistics transactional software solution and process flows. This should put the suppliers back into control of prioritizing their IT project

RFID--A New Technology Set to Explode? Part One: RFID Technology

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... global standards for the next generation bar code—called the ... & Gamble and the Uniform Code Council (UCC ... companies from around the world support the Center's ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/04/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_04_22_04_1.asp - 27k - 2004-04-22 Summary: For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities to improve supply chain operations, since real-time inventory control, tracking, and alerting capabilities could be very important advantages of RFID. As tagged inventory goes throug

Will Recent Acquisition Catalyze Catalyst’s Strategy? Part Two ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... capabilities to provide the specialized processes that support the implementation of ... include computer hardware, RF terminal networks, bar code printers and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/10/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_10_26_04_1.asp - 20k - 2004-10-26 Summary: Catalyst is one of the first supply chain execution suppliers to offer both the 'flow-through' functionality and traditional warehouse management features in one system, allowing a facility to run in either or both modes. Its current strategy, termed 'Best-for-Business,' is to offer componentized product

RFID--A New Technology Set to Explode? Part Two: Early Adopters ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... the universal product code (UPC) incorporated in traditional bar codes to EPC tags, while the next-generation EPC standard that will support multiple reads and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/04/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_04_23_04_1.asp - 27k - 2004-04-23 Summary: Radio frequency identification or RFID has a potential of becoming a new technology inflection point. It can be a missing piece in the long-lasting puzzle of squeezing excess inventory out of supply chains, but only when (and if) it reaches a critical mass of adoption and maturity over the next several y