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Abstract:
Process manufacturing’s daunting mix of constraints has kept many software vendors away. Privately held Formation Systems
takes up the challenge with Optiva, a suite targeted at cost-saving opportunities in the product development cycle. (...)
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Process manufacturing’s daunting mix of constraints has kept many software vendors away. Privately held Formation Systems
takes up the challenge ...
Published:
2001-04-23
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For a vendor, focus is good, as it often results with more value to its targeted customers. A highly focused vendor can
also remain profitable even in difficult economic times. One example of a vendor delivering more by covering less is Ross
Systems. (...)
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... multiple examples of "big bang" implementations taking 100 ...
country issues like taxation, local business practices and ... Still, Ross Systems
suffers from a lack ...
Published:
2002-04-10
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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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Abstract:
All the recent management trends from Continuous Improvement to Business Process Re-engineering have had the same issue we
see with E-Business. They have enterprise-wide implications and tend to become part of the corporate department that started
the initiative. This article recommends a more strategi (...)
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... With over 25 years experience in the food and chemical industries, his business
background includes executive positions in Supply Chain Management, Information ...
Published:
2003-07-05
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Chemical company H.B. Fuller has leveraged the Internet to improve their level of customer service. (...)
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Chemical company HB Fuller has leveraged the Internet to improve their level of customer service.
Published:
2001-09-15
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Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight
is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an
audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establ (...)
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Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is
being refocused on the...
Published:
2003-10-20
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When a technology vendor focuses on a tightly defined market of, the value received by its customers is typically greater.
Stratyc seems to be the case in point. (...)
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When a technology vendor focuses on a tightly defined market of, the value received by its customers is typically greater.
Stratyc seems to be the...
Published:
2002-03-19
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Abstract:
A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company.
In this article, key structural and functional elements, as well as the advantages of implementing and effectively using a
sales portal, are discussed. (...)
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A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company.
In this article, ...
Published:
2008-09-15
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Abstract:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly
variable demand, or to execute predictable product supply strategies. (...)
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Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly variable
demand, or to ex...
Published:
2007-12-24
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Abstract:
In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a
quadruple jump in ice skating; running a sub 3:50 minute mile in track; and winning the Tour de France in cycling--all in
the same year. How? By trying to implement enterprise resource (...)
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In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a quadruple
jump in ice ska...
Published:
2004-04-08
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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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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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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements.
Research has indicated that solutions are priced in a large range from tens of thousands of Dollars to millions of Dollars.
In this niche market sector, price is definitely not an ind (...)
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Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements. Research
has indicated th...
Published:
2003-04-07
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Abstract:
Experience teaches us to be wary of the outcome of mergers and acquisitions as the market has witnessed both success and
disaster stories. While we believe that the above mergers might be synergistic in the long run, some growing pains, integration
issues, and discontinuation of redundant products are al (...)
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Experience teaches us to be wary of the outcome of mergers and acquisitions as the market has witnessed both success and disaster
stories. While w...
Published:
2002-06-05
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IFS Defence Ltd., a joint venture between BAE Systems and IFS, recently acquired iSC, a British custom software firm. However,
some product integration issues and questions about long-term benefits for IFS customers outside the defense sector should
be monitored. (...)
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IFS Defence Ltd., a joint venture between BAE Systems and IFS, recently acquired iSC, a British custom software firm. However,
some product integr...
Published:
2008-04-16
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Abstract:
While the ongoing consolidation frenzy is by no means the end of smaller vendors, the number of survivors will certainly
be only a few dozen. Amid these ongoing seismic consolidation tremors, smaller application vendors are left with few choices:
going private under a wealthy financial backer’s wing th (...)
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While the ongoing consolidation frenzy is by no means the end of smaller vendors, the number of survivors will certainly be
only a few dozen. Amid...
Published:
2003-07-16
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Abstract:
As the current market trend is towards vendors that can provide well-rounded but vertically focused solutions for medium-sized
companies, Navision seems to have positioned itself to take a lead other vendors may find hard to emulate. The merger outline
was sound, the common groundwork has been identified (...)
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As the current market trend is towards vendors that can provide well-rounded but vertically focused solutions for medium-sized
companies, Navision...
Published:
2001-12-03
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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