[an error occurred while processing this directive] Current Issue: Winter 1998 Winter 1998 Information technology, fueled by a seemingly unlimited source of computing power, is the engine that drives this virtual world of manufacturing. And it is here, at the interface of IT and the enterprise, that Evolving Enterprise turns its attention. Features What's the SCOR? By David Blanchard The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) is an attempt to help companies compete by defining the issues that must be considered in developing a solid supply chain relationship. The results could be a new definition of best-in-class. Virtual Private Networks: Can Benefits Match the Hype? By Dr. Ed Harrison What is a VPN and who can benefit from it? Using the Internet as an extension of the company's intranet brings corporate resources to remote users. But there are drawbacks to this otherwise cost-effective communications method. How to Share Year 2000 (Y2K) Information By Don Taylor A number of recent laws and policy changes can assist companies in sharing information about Year 2000 issues that can impact the supply chain. One, U.S. PL-105-27 is being called a "Good Samaritan Act" because it protects companies making a good faith effort in this critical area. Here are highlights of the new law. Zero Litigation — The Goal for Y2K Initiatives in UK, Too By John Mawhood Pledge 2000 is a proposal to the UK's Action 2000 committee to establish reasonable guidelines intended to avoid lawsuits when competitors and others work together to solve the Y2K problem. Using Simulation Modeling in a Team Environment By Judy McNary A team is by nature composed of diverse people, each with contributions to make. But sometimes you have to break through the territorial feelings that come with departmentalization to bring these elements together. The Balanced Scorecard — A View to Success By Michael Gaiss To maximize business performance, an executive analyzes operations, measures performance and manages strategies. The Balanced Scorecard is getting serious attention as an analytical methodology to provide information needed to make critical decisions based on data already available in the ERP system. Here is a basic understanding of the concepts involved. From Project to Demonstration — Esprit's Integration in Manufacturing Conference: Part Two By Tom Inglesby Additional information from the 1998 Integration in Manufacturing conference and highlights of a company that grew out of the research in an Esprit project. Departments Inside Story Industry Outlook CEO Spotlight Training Room Q&A; Solutions Reading Room euro Info Last Word Web Site © Copyright 2020, 1999 by Lionheart Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Lionheart Publishing, Inc. 2555 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 299, Atlanta, GA 30339 USA Phone: +44 23 8110 3411 | E-mail: Web: www.lionheartpub.com Web Design by Premier Web Designs E-mail: [email protected]