Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Logisitics, Supply Chain Software

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5 total messages Started by Phil Pucci Fri, 05 Apr 1996 00:00

Author: Phil Pucci
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 00:00

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        I am seeking information on commercially
        available software packages that serve the
        wholesale distribution industry.  I have
        seen references to various packages with
        monikers such as Distribution Resource
        Planning (DRP) Systems, Logisitics, 
        "Supply Chain", etc.

        Our current system is UNIX-based and has
        unfortunately been orphaned by the original
        software developers.  In consideration of
        its primitive and proprietary architecture
        dating back fifteen (15) years, it is 
        painfully apparent that we have no practical
        alternative but to replace the entire system.

        We are looking for a complete system that
        not only addresses distribution-specific 
        functions, but offers full accounting 
        support as well (OE, AP, AR, IC, GL, etc.).

        We would prefer a system that has been or
        is currently being ported to Microsoft
        Windows NT Server.

        Furthermore, we require that it be based 
        on a leading database management system 
        such as Microsoft SQL Server, Informix, 
        Oracle, etc.

        Since my background is strongly rooted in
        the computer integrated manufacturing and
        engineering automation marketplace, I would
        greatly appreciate references and/or trade
        journals that address the software marketplace
        for distribution industries.

        I would like to find something comparable 
        to Managing Automation (Thomas Publishing
        Company).  Managing Automation does a good
        job of providing information in the computer
        integrated manufacturing (CIM) marketplace 
        with articles on (MRP, CIM, CAD, CAM, CAE, 
        PLCs, etc.).  I need something like this
        for distribution industries.
      
        Thank you in advance,

        pdp

Re: Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Logisitics, Supply Chain Software

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Author: John Desa
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 00:00

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Phil,

I do not know the size of your organization, however, there are several software packages which may integrate 
very well in the environment you have discussed.  SAP, (yes it is a software company) specializes in all of the 
areas you specified.  They are the only vendor I know which offers a completely integrated and universal 
solution.  Therefore they are also expensive.  Their home page is www.SAP.com.  Another company which may meet 
your needs is PeopleSoft.  Their array of products is not as robust, but they have a fair foundation from 
which to work.  Run away from Oracle financials.  They promise the world, but leave you to deliver.  Also for 
the Inventory management pieces I would look towards the ID systems journal.  It provides many technological 
solutions for what you seem to be needing.  

Hope this gave you a direction to go.

JD :-)

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Author: Dave
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 00:00

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    I am wondering how certain titles of newsgroups get created. It seems
that some of the adult groups have some pretty rank names. Is there any
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know how to go about doing so? 
Thanks,
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Re: Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Logisitics, Supply Chain Software

Author: jeff Cozens
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 00:00

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John Desa <jdesa@ix.netcom.com> wrote:

>Phil,

>I do not know the size of your organization, however, there are several software packages which may integrate 
>very well in the environment you have discussed.  SAP, (yes it is a software company) specializes in all of the 
>areas you specified.  They are the only vendor I know which offers a completely integrated and universal 
>solution.  Therefore they are also expensive.  Their home page is www.SAP.com.  Another company which may meet 
>your needs is PeopleSoft.  Their array of products is not as robust, but they have a fair foundation from 
>which to work.  Run away from Oracle financials.  They promise the world, but leave you to deliver.  Also for 
>the Inventory management pieces I would look towards the ID systems journal.  It provides many technological 
>solutions for what you seem to be needing.  

>Hope this gave you a direction to go.

>JD :-)

Phil,

One resource that I have enjoyed over the years is Gordon Graham.  He
has published several books on this and related topics.  I resently
found his web page.   I don't recall the actual address but you can
probable find it via the search engines.  E- mail me if your have
questions.  His web page references about 10 s/w packages which are
strong in Distribtuion needs.  They run on mainframes, mini's and PC
lans.

Jeff Cozens

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Author: David Gibson
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 00:00

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dsnow@ix.netcom.com (Dave) wrote:

>    I am wondering how certain titles of newsgroups get created. It seems
>that some of the adult groups have some pretty rank names. Is there any
>regulations or rules you have to follow when you create a news site? I am
>looking to create a few news sites about sports and business. Does anyone
>know how to go about doing so? 
>Thanks,
>Dave

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>One of the easiest ways to make great money in your spare time!
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>1-800-732-2863 (ext.2000) Sponsor#sn9951181
>_____________________________________________________________________


I don't know the answer to your question. However, if I had the same
question myself I would start by looking for FAQ's on the topic. For
those in turn I'd look in newsgroups like *.announce.* and *.new.*.
These I'd locate by searching all newsgroup names for matching
substrings.

david gibson
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