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Abstract:
The question, 'Do vertical industry needs play a significant role in a PLM software selection?' should be a simple question
to answer. Instead, it is a question best answered with a series of questions. (...)
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... But the answer is also "Probably not." The correct answer to whether vertical industry
needs should play a significant role in a PLM software selection should ...
Published:
2003-12-26
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Abstract:
Past experience shows us that the vast majority of enterprise technology evaluations run over time and budget, and once selected,
the majority of the implementations fail to meet functional, return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO)
expectations. Enterprise technology selections for (...)
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Past experience shows us that the vast majority of enterprise technology evaluations run over time and budget, and once selected,
the majority of ...
Published:
2003-05-22
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Process industry companies could benefit from many of the PLM concepts that have accrued to discrete industries. But PLM
has had minimum penetration into the process industries. Why? (...)
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... and PLM vendors. About the Author. Olin Thompson, a principal of Process ERP Partners,
has over 25 years experience as an executive in the software industry ...
Published:
2002-12-01
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Abstract:
Sequencia extends its Process Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) offering with portfolio management, leading the impact of
the solution into the executive suite. (...)
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... leading provider of web-based PLM solutions for ... business templates
for process industry portfolios. ... is the expert portfolio management software,
providing deep ...
Published:
2002-03-22
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Abstract:
Past experience shows us that the vast majority of enterprise technology evaluations run over time and budget, and once selected,
the majority of the implementations fail to meet functional, return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO)
expectations. Many companies have consequently been s (...)
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Past experience shows us that the vast majority of enterprise technology evaluations run over time and budget, and once selected,
the majority of ...
Published:
2003-05-23
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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions, like many of the application suites that have come before it, are
a collection of different offerings that serve a common theme and contribute to overlapping value propositions. Like previous
application suites, there is strategic value in approachi (...)
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... The PLM movement has placed increased emphasis on the value of products and ...
led to a significant amount of innovation in the software industry, resulting in ...
Published:
2003-12-29
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The future of the PLM Suite will include more applications that cover product-related functionality and further expand the
benefits available. As the PLM Suite matures, companies will benefit from increased functionality and increased integration
between business processes. The ultimate expression of t (...)
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The Many Faces of PLM Part Two: The Future of the PLM Suite. Jim Brown - December 30, 2003.
Comments: 0. Read Comments The Future of the PLM Suite. ...
Published:
2003-12-30
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Abstract:
This tutorial points out the significance of buyers researching PLM technology vendors before determining the short list
and vendors researching the viability of the opportunity before committing time and money to a sales effort. Since a 'one-size-fits-all'
product is still not quite a viable possibilit (...)
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This tutorial points out the significance of buyers researching PLM technology vendors before determining the short list and
vendors researching t...
Published:
2003-05-27
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Abstract:
A Process PLM system must accommodate rapid, global deployment of the system. This need drives specific requirements to
minimize both the start-up and the long-term cost of ownership of the system. This article, third in a series details those
requirements. (...)
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... Some of the data stored in the repository is common with the needs of discrete PLM systems
but much is unique to the process industry. ...
Published:
2002-12-22
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This part of the series on Product Life Cycle Management in Process explores the business motivations by review business
strategies. (...)
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... series, we will convert the enterprises' motivation for Process PLM into requirements
... over 25 years experience as an executive in the software industry with
the ...
Published:
2002-12-08
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Abstract:
PLM enterprise applications should not be selected in a vacuum. The needs and requirements of multiple departments and even
business partners must be represented in the documented requirements and also on the selection team, which should attempt
to examine different functions and methods involved in crit (...)
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... Software selections to support PLM initiatives that will ...
of the product should absolutely consider the unique needs of their industry, particularly the ...
Published:
2004-08-21
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Abstract:
In PLM, there is no single vendor that can meet all of the requirements, and the market is still immature, so almost every
product can be the right solution provided a certain set of requirements. In this part of the article we review 3 vendors
who offer products to the PLM market - IDe, Thetis, and PDM (...)
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In PLM, there is no single vendor that can meet all of the requirements, and the market is still immature, so almost every
product can be the righ...
Published:
2003-05-26
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Abstract:
While the race for the pole position in the still evolving, moving-target PLM market started several years ago, it has been
quite accelerated by Agile Software's fourth acquisition in 2003. Particularly with the most recent Agile-Eigner announcement,
the two players have apparently decided to leapfrog ma (...)
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While the race for the pole position in the still evolving, moving-target PLM market started several years ago, it has been
quite accelerated by A...
Published:
2003-10-22
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Even if Agile continues to deliver superior products, its competition against single-vendor, pre-integrated ERP suite products
will force Agile to aggressively differentiate the depth of their PLM expertise and further drive industry specialization. (...)
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Even if Agile continues to deliver superior products, its competition against single-vendor, pre-integrated ERP suite products
will force Agile to...
Published:
2003-10-24
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Abstract:
ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's own
system) and include collaborative SRM and PLM capabilities and links to CRM systems. JDA and others must simplify their integration
framework strategies and JDA must focus on data s (...)
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ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's
own system) and include co...
Published:
2005-01-03
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Abstract:
Lectra, a specialized vendor in the CAD, CAM, and PLM industry is introduced in this comprehensive vendor note. A brief introduction
to Lectra, a specialized vendor in the CAD, CAM, and PLM industry, including history, product offerings, and achievements,
as well as expectations and recommendations to the (...)
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... long-time practice serving the fashion industry is the ... with shorter
presence in the fashion PLM market ... As a software and equipment provider
purely dealing with ...
Published:
2010-07-27
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Abstract:
In PLM, there is no single vendor that can meet all of the requirements, and the market is still immature, so almost every
product can be the right solution provided a certain set of requirements. In this part of the article we review 3 vendors
who offer products to the PLM market - IDe, Thetis, and PDM (...)
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plm articles for software industry:
In PLM, there is no single vendor that can meet all of the requirements, and the market is still immature, so almost every
product can be the righ...
Published:
2003-05-26
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Abstract:
For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother operations. They must also resolve the challenges posed by environmental regulations and the need for seamless
data integration. (...)
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For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother o...
Published:
2006-05-11
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Abstract:
To help fashion players achieve the most out of adopting PLM methodology and systems while respecting the uniqueness of fashion
products and business processes, the article introduces a two-layer model to facilitate the process of selecting a fashion
PLM solution. (...)
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... their solutions for the fashion industry; and experienced enterprise software
providers in the fashion vertical are enhancing their PLM capabilities, resulting ...
Published:
2009-10-05
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Abstract:
RFPs and selection tools typically focus on features and functions. The business process protagonists consider this focus
old fashioned. However, users want and need an inventory or check lists of the functions to understand if the business process
will work. One always has to start from somewhere, and t (...)
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RFPs and selection tools typically focus on features and functions. The business process protagonists consider this focus
old fashioned. However, ...
Published:
2003-10-28