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For years, SEM Products Inc.—manufacturer of interior and exterior auto body repair and refinishing products—was
managing its business with two software systems and various manual processes. As the business grew, it became clear that these
systems were lacking in data accessibility and overal (...)
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2010-03-11
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) is the latest buzzword in the world of manufacturing and distribution technology. If
you believe the press releases, it is a panacea and cure-all for what ails the industry. While RFID may not solve world hunger,
you may not want to propose a solution without it. Thi (...)
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) is the latest buzzword in the world of manufacturing and distribution technology. If
you believe the press r...
Published:
2004-06-28
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Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of
lost customer sales, pointed at their corporate heads. This article looks at a company that chose to get in front of the technology
curve before the information highway passed it by. (...)
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Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of
lost customer sales, poi...
Published:
2005-03-08
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If companies are to find value in radio frequency identification (RFID), they need to view this technology as more than eliminating
the scanning gun from the barcode equation. Companies considering implementing RFID must think beyond the confines of the
four walls of the plant and factory in order to tak (...)
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If companies are to find value in radio frequency identification (RFID), they need to view this technology as more than eliminating
the scanning g...
Published:
2004-06-29
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Many SMB companies need more functionality than an entry-level system offers, but cannot afford to pay $15,000 (USD) or more
for a higher-end product, nor do they really need the complexity found in these products. Red Wing Software’s TurningPoint
is a good mid-market product that plays well in this ma (...)
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... Red Wing Business Systems developed TurningPoint from the ground ...
TurningPoint is Red Wing's premier business product ... However that's not necessarily
the case here ...
Published:
2005-01-21
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A four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into the organization. Start small and feel
your way, but think and plan for bigger opportunities. The benefits are gained and eventually the technology would be deployed
throughout all of the manufacturing and distribution f (...)
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A four-phased approach allowed for the gradual assimilation of a new technology into the organization. Start small and feel
your way, but think an...
Published:
2005-03-09
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Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prospective users will have to decide whether SAP would indeed be the best solution without the packaged
option. (...)
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Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prosp...
Published:
2006-05-30
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Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the results were based on the latest request for information (RFI) supplied to us by the vendors, and
all priorities were assigned by the client. (...)
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Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the ...
Published:
2008-03-10
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High-tech and electronics, chemical, and oil and gas industries each have their fair share of regulatory requirements to
meet, and an increasing number include environmental directives. Enterprise applications designed to meet their distinct needs
should help pave the way to compliance. (...)
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High-tech and electronics, chemical, and oil and gas industries each have their fair share of regulatory requirements to meet,
and an increasing n...
Published:
2009-03-20
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely
repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerin...
Published:
2005-08-02
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The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not have the economies
of scale of large companies, their business case could end up being more positive since they typically do not face the “innovator’s
dilemma” of an established barcode infrastruct (...)
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The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not
have the economies of scale of large compani...
Published:
2005-03-10
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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing
process optimization, to satisfy this need. (...)
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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to...
Published:
2006-01-31
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Prepare yourself for B2B E-Business.What have you got to lose? Download our free whitepaper! IT groups aspire to standardize
on common integration platforms, but the pressure to integrate with business partners quickly often forces companies to favor
expediency over strategy. With so many technology choic (...)
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... Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company. Document Type: Case Study Description:
IT ... provides an overview of B2B e-business service and software products
on the ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned. (...)
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HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned.
Published:
2004-10-20
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Abstract:
Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of
lost customer sales, pointed at their corporate heads. This article looks at a company that chose to get in front of the technology
curve before the information highway passed it by. (...)
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Some companies want the benefits of new technology, such as RFID, on their timetable without a gun loaded with threats of
lost customer sales, poi...
Published:
2005-03-08
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Movex Ver. 11 NextGen is the first ERP software written entirely in Java. Nevertheless, we believe that AS/400 products will
still contribute more than 70% of total license revenue within the next 3 years, while Java-based products running on other
platforms will not gain major user acceptance and will c (...)
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Movex Ver. 11 NextGen is the first ERP software written entirely in Java. Nevertheless, we believe that AS/400 products will
still contribute more...
Published:
1999-09-01
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WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1999 -- The Descartes Systems Group, Inc. DSGX, CA: DSG, a leading provider
of e-business solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 1999 Canadian Technology Fast 50 Company, an
annual ranking by Deloitte & Touche of the 50 fastest growi (...)
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WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1999 -- The Descartes Systems Group, Inc. DSGX, CA: DSG, a leading provider
of e-business solutions,...
Published:
1999-09-20
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Abstract:
From Agilisys' fresh start illustrated in new account wins, a profitable quarter, and new product enhancements; the market
should expect at least a continuation of the past but more likely its improvement. (...)
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From Agilisys' fresh start illustrated in new account wins, a profitable quarter, and new product enhancements; the market
should expect at least ...
Published:
2002-10-14
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There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate for the task of selecting complex systems. The record indicates there is much room for improvement. In essence,
for complex selections like in the case of ent (...)
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There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate...
Published:
2003-10-27
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Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities. (...)
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Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufac...
Published:
2009-09-07