Consulting Firms Choose LogicTools; Software Provides Attractive and Affordable Solutions for Supply Chain Planning.Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2000 Every consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a has a variety of supply chain decision support tools to accommodate a diverse clientele. A growing number of these (companies) are adding LogicTools' suite of software to their arsenal. The reasons are clear -- affordability, ease-of-use, quick project turn-around. "LogicNet(R) software is far easier to use and generates solutions much faster than the other strategic planning software Strategic planning software is a computer application that aids in the strategic planning process. The user is guided through the steps of the planning process, perhaps with the help of a wizard. tools we have used. By being able to focus on the business issues at hand, and not the challenges of using the software, we were able to develop additional insights into factors affecting cost and service trade-offs. As a result we have been able to consider many alternative strategies and identify multi-million dollar savings for our clients," says Mercer Management Consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects principal, Craig DeLano. Companies who have used LogicNet for consulting projects include Eclipse Group, Mercer Management Consulting, Orion Consulting, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ryder Integrated Logistics, UPS Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. and many others. LogicNet is not for consultants alone, its ease-of-use and affordability makes supply chain optimization Supply Chain Optimization is the application of processes and tools to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain. This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs (including manufacturing costs, a reality for every company. The software is a good fit for companies who want to perform logistics network design and due-diligence studies. "Supply chain network design and decision support can be a critical component of any company's strategic and tactical planning processes. LogicTools, a small vendor in decision support software, can provide a very attractive and affordable alternative for supply chain decision support needs," says Bob Ferrari, August 21st, 2000 edition of The AMR (1) (Adaptive Multi-Rate) A variable rate speech codec selected by the 3GPP for the 3G evolution of the GSM cellphone system (WCDMA). Using the Algebraic CELP (ACELP) compression technology, AMR provides toll quality sound at transmission rates from 4.75 to 12. Alert on Supply Chain Management. About LogicTools, Inc. Founded in 1995, LogicTools (www.logic-tools.com) specializes in supply chain planning software that utilizes optimization technology to address logistics and supply chain problems. LogicTools' suite of software products includes, LogicNet for strategic network design, and LogicChain(R), for tactical planning. LogicNet provides strategic decision support for inbound in·bound 1 adj. Bound inward; incoming: inbound commuter traffic. Adj. 1. inbound and outbound out·bound adj. Outward bound; headed away: outbound trains. Adj. 1. outbound - that is going out or leaving; "the departing train"; "an outward journey"; "outward-bound ships" distribution networks, helps minimize total system costs by determining the optimal number, location and capacity of warehouses, and assists in optimizing the allocation of products and materials throughout the supply chain. Typical savings from network design projects range from 5-to-15 percent of current supply chain costs. LogicChain provides decision support for tactical planning. It addresses the challenges of allocating production, transportation and inventory resources taking into account seasonal demand, trend, and high volatility in forecasting. It assists with production and inventory decisions, and creates collaborative reports that can be shared via the Internet. |
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