Small Manufacturers Can Rapidly Build Supply-Chain Management System

Compiled ByTim Stevens Small to midsized manufacturers can quickly build a Web-base supply-chain management system to extend collaboration to customers and suppliers with the Accelerated Supply Chain Management solution from PeopleSoft Inc., Pleasanton, Calif. Designed for companies with less than $500 million in revenues, the solution is available at a fixed price and includes a full suite of Web-based supply-chain applications such as order-to-cash and process-to-pay, consulting services, and technical and end-user training. Depending on the customer's environment, the solution can be implemented in as little as 12 weeks according to the company.