December 2006
Plan4Demand Forms Strategic Alliance with DCC Services SmartDog
Plan4Demand Solutions has formed a strategic alliance with DCC Services SmartDog, a consulting leader specializing in Oracle technology. According to P4D CEO, Lisa M. Kustra, "The goal of this initiative is to expand the capabilities of both our organizations by leveraging our respective strengths, primarily for clients and prospects within the distribution, life science, retail/apparel, utilities, and transportation markets." Both companies plan to introduce their common business philosophies and services while leveraging the other's individual strengths to accelerate the business plans of existing customers. For more information, visit www.plan4demand.com.
Dec 12 | Permalink
Plextronics Named Clean Energy Entrepreneur of the Year
Plextronics, a world leader in developing active layer technology for printed electronic devices, has received the Clean Energy Entrpreneur of the Year award from the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) at the 19th NREL Industry Growth Forum. The competition was developed to promote and support the creation of world-class businesses delivering clean energy technology options into the energy market. The award was given to the company that has the best chance of future success and who, in the judges' opinion, made the best overall presentation at the forum. Visit www.plextronics.com to learn more about their award-winning technology.
Dec 12 | Permalink
Miami-Dade to Expand Cognitive Tutor Program
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has expanded its implementation of Carnegie Learning's research-based Cognitive Tutor programs as part of the District's continuing effort to improve student performance. Since January, the District has added $500,000 of Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I and Integrated Math Curriculum Kits, bringing to 51 the number of schools throughout the county using Carnegie Learning's products. District Mathematics Supervisor Marcus Anglin reports, "We are seeing both quantitative and qualitative results of the program that indicate our students are more enthusiastic, more engaged, and performing at higher levels using the Carnegie Learning curricula." For more information, visit www.carnegielearning.com.
Dec 12 | Permalink
Plan4Demand Introduces Demand Curve Analyzer Supply Chain Tool
Plan4Demand launched its first-ever standalone supply chain tool, Demand Curve Analyzer, an analytics/modeling tool designed to help supply chain managers more closely evaluate their company's historical demand forecasting data -- to improve demand planning practices and fine-tune forecasting applications. Demand Curve Analyzer is a proven, application-independent tool that enables planners to examine a broad range of factors comprising and relating to a company's historical demand curve. It can be used to provide guidance and insight as a standalone tool or as an aid in the design stage during the implementation of a new demand planning tool. Visit www.plan4demand.com for more information.
Dec 5 | Permalink
Kentucky School Districts Adopt Bridge to Algebra
The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) has purchased Carnegie Learning's Bridge to Algebra curriculum for seventh graders in seven districts. The $300,000 purchase includes subsequent plans to implement the company's Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II programs for these students over five years, providing a full math program that will follow them through to high school graduation. The purchase was made, in part, with funds from the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (Gear Up) program. The Gear Up program provides six-year grants to states and partnerships to provide services to underserved middle and high schools.
Dec 5 | Permalink
Landslide Hits Inc. Magazine
In the December 2006 issue of Inc. Magazine, an article on the future of sales-oriented technology names Landslide as one of the "Sales 2.0" solutions for getting more out of salespeople. The article outlines the benefits of guided selling systems and highlights a case study of how Aethon's VP of Sales uses Landslide's technology to help his salesforce improve their sales performance.
Dec 5 | Permalink
