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• Service Supply Throws Off Its Chains

  BNET - 2004-12-01

  Equipment companies are well versed in manufacturing supply chains. But as their only real revenues in future are likely to come from service, do they have the vision, systems, and processes to build a powerful service supply chain? Companies supplying products to customers will make no money from what they...

  Tags: Supply Chain, PRTM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Manufacturing, Enterprise Software, Software

• The Marketing Trap: Biopharmaceuticals Demand and Supply

  BNET - 2003-08-01

  Whether managing supply or demand, an effective response to shortages requires collaboration among different functions and geographies such as country organizations that don't typically work closely together. As more and more pharmaceutical companies become victims of their own success, the problem of product shortages will grow. By having structures in...

  Tags: Shortage, PRTM, Marketing, Collaboration, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Software

• 7 Ways to Hold Fast to Your Customers

  BNET - 2002-12-01

  It's far more expensive to find new customers than to keep your current ones happy. But in tough economic times, like those we're now experiencing most companies focus on cutting costs often with unintended results. The article induces that by pushing cost targets to extremes can lead to customer service...

  Tags: PRTM, Customer Service, Customer, Product Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software

• Environmentally Compliant Supply Chain for a Telecom Equipment Manufacturer

  BNET

  A telecommunications equipment company had to comply with California Proposition 65, which specified the levels of lead allowed in PVC-coated cables, cords, and wires. At the time, the company already had significant supply and inventory issues. PRTM was asked to assume an interim management role as the senior director of...

  Tags: Supply Chain, PRTM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Enterprise Software, Software, Networking

• FDA Compliance and Product Commercialization for a Biopharmaceutical Company

  BNET

  A fast-growing biopharmaceutical company needed help. The company's new management team faced significant pressure to submit a new Biologics License Application BLA within three months. PRTM worked with the client to conduct a rapid operational readiness assessment of all quality systems, supply chain processes, and IT systems. It then created...

  Tags: PRTM, FDA, Compliance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Federal Government, Enterprise Software, Software, Government

• Integrated Supply Chain and IT Strategy for a Biopharmaceutical Company

  BNET

  A leading biopharmaceutical company needed to balance short-term customer requirements with limited capacity. It also needed to plan for future growth. The company was faced with constrained production capacity, long lead times for batch release, and risk of noncompliance with FDA regulations. PRTM helped the company in defining and implementing...

  Tags: Supply Chain, PRTM, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software

• Service Strategy Overhaul Helps Diagnostics Company Successfully Launch New Product

  BNET

  The $500M diagnostic screening division of a multibillion dollar company was preparing to launch a new line of high-throughput; fully automated diagnostic test equipment for which it needed to rapidly develop increased customer service competency. PRTM took a two-pronged approach to assisting the client with their customer service. First, it...

  Tags: Strategy, PRTM, Customer Service, Product Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software

• Medical Diagnostics Division Cuts Development Cycle Time in Half

  BNET

  A billion-dollar medical diagnostics division had historically been the technical and innovative leader in the industry, but is experiencing erosion of their core business due to competitive pressures. PRTM was asked to implement an effective process management structure throughout the division and immediate focus was placed on two "make or...

  Tags: PRTM, Product Development, Product Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, Enterprise Software, Research & Development, Business Operations, Marketing, Management, Software

• Supply Chain Transformation for $1 Billion Manufacturer

  BNET

  A $1 billion manufacturer of high performance adhesives, sealants, and coatings had historically focused on R&D and product innovation - and largely neglected supply chain performance. This approach worked well when the company was growing and profitable. But when challenging economic times caused pricing pressures and profit erosion, the company...

  Tags: Supply Chain, PRTM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Software, Software

• ERP Implementation and Order Contract Management Redesign Drives 10x DSO Improvements, 99% Rebate Accuracy, and Margin Preservation

  BNET

  A $2 billion manufacturer of diagnostic imaging and respiratory care products was experiencing a significant loss of revenue. Multiple legacy systems and business requirements created a complex environment, with no clear accountability. As a result, rebates were being overpaid 2-3% on a base of $150 million, and day's sales outstanding...

  Tags: Contract Management, PRTM, ERP, Service Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software