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The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that
the business needs of the user dictate the technical solution, not the other way around. In other words, it should let the
business users drive the process, and remove the problems of (...)
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The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that the
business needs of the...
Published:
2005-07-20
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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
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ABAS Business Software has built a name for itself as a mid-market enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor to contend with.
In his latest article, TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reviews the company’s major ERP offering, describes how the
mid-market ERP vendor the differentiated itself from th (...)
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ABAS Business Software has built a name for itself as a mid-market enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor to contend with.
In his latest articl...
Published:
2011-12-07
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E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise resource planning vendors with extensive e-commerce initiatives, development staffs, and renewed interest
in PLM, are as likely to lead the way. (...)
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E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-10-21
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There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall BI framework, while best-of-breed data integration vendors, who provide enhanced ETL functionality, have
an increased focus on data cleansing and integrity. (...)
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There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall...
Published:
2006-03-07
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Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is going to determine whether a product is going to be able to accommodate increasingly evolving user
requirements. (...)
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Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is...
Published:
2006-09-18
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Combining deep analytics with BI solution functionality, expanding in certain verticals, and by acquiring several well thought
out companies, have been key for SAS to further entrench itself in the market. (...)
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Combining deep analytics with BI solution functionality, expanding in certain verticals, and by acquiring several well thought
out companies, have...
Published:
2005-08-11
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The rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company back to health while concurrently unveiling
a new System21 product that can compete with the other products in the market. Deep vertical functionality, process integration,
and the communication of a detailed product stra (...)
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The rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company back to health while concurrently unveiling
a new System21 pro...
Published:
2003-08-14
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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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Baan's focus on discrete manufacturing has not been a close fit with Invensys' plant automation products that have been geared
mostly to process industries. To that end, Invensys has had a nightmarish job of trying to rationalize Baan and its process
ERP counterparts, Protean and PRISM, development - str (...)
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Baan's focus on discrete manufacturing has not been a close fit with Invensys' plant automation products that have
been geared mostly to process i...
Published:
2003-05-08
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ROI's approach has always been to offer proven but not necessarily leading-edge product technology, which has allowed the
vendor to provide its customers with easy migration paths to updated technology. (...)
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ROI's approach has always been to offer proven but not necessarily leading-edge product technology, which has allowed
the vendor to provide its cu...
Published:
2003-06-03
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Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails,
will help organizations deal with compliance regulations and potential litigation. (...)
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Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails,
will help organizati...
Published:
2009-03-27
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While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the lush deals offered by the competition, realistically, the only way Oracle will lose customers is through
self-inflicted wounds. (...)
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While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the...
Published:
2005-05-25
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There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should start evaluating RFID technology soon as to avoid paying exorbitant compliance costs, in the nick of time
or ensuing penalties due to their noncompliance after th (...)
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There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should sta...
Published:
2004-08-20
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Provia's approach to radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance was to offer a bolt-on or drop-in product that works
in conjunction with a company's existing logistics transactional software solution and process flows. This should put the
suppliers back into control of prioritizing their IT project (...)
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Provia's approach to radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance was to offer a bolt-on or drop-in product that works
in conjunction with a c...
Published:
2004-08-12
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Abstract:
When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel industry as a whole. The combined solution offering will address APS, MES, SCM, and more. (...)
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When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel...
Published:
2009-11-25
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ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst its competitors. (...)
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ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst
its competitors.
Published:
2003-06-04
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Since the warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility, it now has to use real time data to closely match supply
to demand, eliminate the need to hold excess inventory, and increase the flow of goods throughout the supply chain. (...)
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Since the warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility, it now has to use real time data to closely match supply
to demand, eliminate t...
Published:
2004-08-19
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply
chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts. (...)
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain
management (SCM) of...
Published:
2005-07-28
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Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped it
achieve some much needed stability nowadays, one could wonder about the wisdom of the renewed Epicor’s appetite for acquisitions. (...)
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Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped
it achieve some much neede...
Published:
2003-08-23