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Founded in 1981 as a developer of computer-aided chemical engineering software, Aspen’s growth has resulted in a wide variety
of applications for management and execution-level process manufacturing. Fiscal 2000 marked Aspen’s entry into the collaborative
digital marketplace business in hopes of cap (...)
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Founded in 1981 as a developer of computer-aided chemical engineering software, Aspen’s growth has resulted in a wide variety
of applications for ...
Published:
2000-11-27
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Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist
is as normal as calling in a kicking specialist in a penalty or field goal situation in football. Particularly when you consider
the majority of an enterprise software implementation (...)
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Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist
is as normal as calling...
Published:
2003-10-21
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How do you go about defining the requirements of large package systems, particularly those with the all-encompassing scope
of ERP, EAM, and CRM software, and still satisfy the needs to the project team, the user community, and executive management?
It’s a balancing act rivaling the circus performer try (...)
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How do you go about defining the requirements of large package systems, particularly those with the all-encompassing scope
of ERP, EAM, and CRM so...
Published:
2003-01-28
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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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business systems implementations for chemical processing:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-25
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With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises
(SMEs) are starting to receive more attention and scrutiny. This article explores the special needs of the SMEs and asks,
from a software standpoint, what companies can to do s (...)
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With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises
(SMEs) are starti...
Published:
2004-05-01
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SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has been growing so strongly that where SCM was once viewed as a means to gain competitive advantage, companies
now see it as a necessary extension of an ERP system, (...)
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SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has be...
Published:
2003-04-04
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Abstract:
With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises
(SMEs) are starting to receive more attention and scrutiny. This article explores the special needs of the SMEs and asks,
from a software standpoint, what companies can to do s (...)
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business systems implementations for chemical processing:
With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises
(SMEs) are starti...
Published:
2004-05-01
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Abstract:
The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly learning the value of developing strategic working relationships with vendor partners to improve supply
chain efficiency. (...)
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The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail
industry is quickly l...
Published:
2001-12-02
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You are currently using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. You want to improve your warehouse management and operations
and are considering a warehouse management system (WMS) solution. However, there is significant overlap between ERP software
and a WMS regarding inventory-related functionalit (...)
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You are currently using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. You want to improve your warehouse management and operations
and are consider...
Published:
2003-06-17
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Abstract:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
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The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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Abstract:
Does Manugistics’ acquisition of a small ERP vendor confirms a further degree of integration and convergence between ERP,
SCM and CRM applications in 2002 and beyond, with SCM and CRM moving towards the transactional aspects that have until lately
been the prerogative of ERP? (...)
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Does Manugistics’ acquisition of a small ERP vendor confirms a further degree of integration and convergence between ERP,
SCM and CRM applications...
Published:
2002-06-04
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Abstract:
The SCT User Conference featured industry analysts from Gartner Group, AMR Research and Meta Group each sharing its vision
for the future of enterprise systems with the audience. Customers, in special interest groups and in presentations discussed
their success with SCT’s products. SCT showed both th (...)
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... focused on a different aspect of systems, with the ... discussed the
management of multiple business units in ... Groups by company type (food, chemical,
etc.) and ...
Published:
2001-05-21
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Abstract:
G-Log, a leader in collaborative logistics, and SCT, a leader in enterprise applications for the process industries, have
joined forces to bring together their products and expertise for the process enterprise. (...)
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... G-Log's customers include Eastman Chemical, Dupont, and ... products
complementing alternative ERP systems should prove ... in the supply chain, e-business,
or ERP ...
Published:
2001-08-02
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Abstract:
Intentia's Movex provides ample tools to respond to the trends and challenges of the fashion industry. While Intentia needs
to continue to work to get its financial house in order, based on its functions and features Movex deserves to be on anyone's
short list of vendors able to competently compete in th (...)
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Intentia's Movex provides ample tools to respond to the trends and challenges of the fashion industry. While Intentia
needs to continue to work to...
Published:
2004-10-07
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Abstract:
In most cases, companies will acquire enterprise asset management (EAM) software but the interfaces to external systems will
have to be constructed. (...)
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... plant maintenance is a core business component of ... projects for
manufacturing and distribution systems for large to ... retail, food and beverage, chemical,
and CPG ...
Published:
2004-03-16
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. Read
on to find out why running with a pair of scissors is not t (...)
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business systems implementations for chemical processing:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-06
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Abstract:
Despite the numerous benefits companies can expect from service-oriented architecture, the technology is still relatively
new and implementation costs are steep, raising several concerns. For most companies, a wait-and-see approach is likely the
best course of action for now. (...)
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... As SOA implementations start to proliferate across an ... When you
can make the business case, you ... projects for manufacturing and distribution systems,
for large ...
Published:
2007-01-08
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Abstract:
This article continues the examination of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation of an ERP package
easier for your project team, end users, and IT department. Read on to see what tools you may want to have in your toolbox
before proceeding with the implementation. (...)
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business systems implementations for chemical processing:
This article continues the examination of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation of an ERP package
easier for your projec...
Published:
2005-03-17
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Abstract:
The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose supply chain communications and management capabilities need to be able to manage that critical relationship. (...)
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose ...
Published:
2005-03-22
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Abstract:
As long as both Agilisys and BRAIN remain focused on their industries and do not become too distracted with each other’s
verticals, everyone should do well. (...)
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As long as both Agilisys and BRAIN remain focused on their industries and do not become too distracted with each other’s verticals,
everyone shoul...
Published:
2003-01-03