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Abstract:
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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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-24
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J.D. Edwards announced plans to acquire CRM vendor YOUcentric, Inc. At the same time, they have severed their 18 month relationship
with Siebel and ended integration plans between J.D. Edwards core functionalities and Siebel’s eFrontOffice capabilities.
Abrupt? Yes. Unexpected? Possibly. In the b (...)
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JD Edwards announced plans to acquire CRM vendor YOUcentric, Inc. At the same time, they have severed their 18 month relationship
with Siebel a...
Published:
2001-08-28
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Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for your
manufacturing organization. This reference guide provides insight into the discrete manufacturing ERP features and functions
currently available on today’s market. It will help you (...)
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Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for
your manufacturing organizati...
Published:
2010-02-25
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Baan, once a leading global provider of ERP software hopes its adoptive parent, Invensys, will put it back on the enterprise
software applications map. However, we believe Baan’s path to full recovery will be quite thorny. Part 1 discusses Baan’s
history and where it is headed under Invensys. (...)
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Baan, once a leading global provider of ERP software hopes its adoptive parent, Invensys, will put it back on the enterprise
software applications...
Published:
2000-11-29
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MAPICS hereby joins the raft of enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors that are making their way into the product lifecycle
management (PLM) market by bundling or partnering strategically to embed PLM functions within their suites. (...)
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... commercial machinery and computer equipment; electrical ... instruments
and related products) should consider ... solutions for discrete manufacturing
companies with ...
Published:
2004-07-22
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Quote-to-order systems include quotation management and pricing configuration solutions. Pricing configuration engines automate
pricing and quoting processes for manufacturers with complex requirements. Their benefits include quotes that are quick and
accurate, leading to increased customer satisfaction. (...)
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Quote-to-order systems include quotation management and pricing configuration solutions. Pricing configuration engines automate
pricing and quotin...
Published:
2007-11-16
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... prospects, the company’s products include back ... inventory and warehouse
management, sales and order ... The enterprise service automation (ESA)
solution provides ...
Published:
2008-01-24
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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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Geac Computer Corporation Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31,
2000. Geac also announced it has acquired RunTime, the Denmark-based e-Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) solutions provider
to the apparel, footwear, and textile industries. (...)
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Geac Computer Corporation Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31,
2000. Geac also announce...
Published:
2000-04-20
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It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products becomes
surprisingly complex when manufacturers introduce high levels of customization. How can manufacturers of configured products
address this complexity to streamline their processes, r (...)
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It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products
becomes surprisingly complex w...
Published:
2003-09-09
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... Sales Force Automation (SFA) SFA automates the ability to track ...
to produce product and meet sales commitments. ... responsible for the movement of products
and raw ...
Published:
2008-09-16
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The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled experts. The ability to harness a company’s intellectual property and know-how helps build competitive
advantage. (...)
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The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled ex...
Published:
2007-11-19
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This ERP guide will help your organization discover which features and functions are essential. This reference guide provides
insight into the process manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) features and functions that are accessible on today’s
market. This guide will help you to find out whic (...)
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This ERP guide will help your organization discover which features and functions are essential. This reference guide provides
insight into the pro...
Published:
2010-09-22
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Abstract:
Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) business models and information systems originated in the 1970s and 1980s, an inflationary
period. They addressed business priorities that were strongly influenced by inflation. Many manufacturers are now confronting
worldwide price stability, or even deflationary pres (...)
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... from Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Manufacturing Resources Planning ...
goods, especially their high-margin products, in order to stimulate sales. ...
Published:
2000-06-29
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Epicor’s ability to enhance its products and its determination on executing product and technology strategies deserves commendation.
Current users are advised to follow Epicor's new product introductions and keep an eye on its future product strategy. The
positive sign is the company’s more manageabl (...)
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... and that have solid CRM product needs (sales & marketing automation,
and customer ... mind that other vendors currently offer mature and strong products as well.
...
Published:
2002-06-12
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Epicor Software has been striving to complete its evolution from a vendor of financial accounting software to a provider
of holistic business performance solutions, including integrated front office, back office and e-business capabilities. (...)
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Epicor Software has been striving to complete its evolution from a vendor of financial accounting software to a provider of
holistic business perf...
Published:
2000-08-29
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Dell Computer Corporation spent millions preparing to deploy an ERP system before realizing that the solution to one set
of issues created a more severe problem. Note based on discussion among Michael Dell, Kevin Rollins, and Morten Topfer of
Dell Computer Corporation and Dell’s Platinum Counsel of c (...)
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... integrated system of processes and products, extending from ... you
look beyond the Direct Sales Model to ... are paramount, the agility of process automation
tools is ...
Published:
2002-05-31
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In the industrial automation industry, an overlooked, fatal flaw of sales configurator solutions is their inability to simultaneously
configure part numbers and products. A greater concern is their inability to "decipher" product specifications from part numbers—that
is, in reverse. (...)
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In the industrial automation industry, an overlooked, fatal flaw of sales configurator solutions is their inability to simultaneously
configure pa...
Published:
2007-06-20
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There are two major genres of PLM solution: CAD-PLM and ERP-PLM. These two types have different integration capabilities,
but the gap between them is shrinking thanks to various factors driving the market. Currently, however, the difference still
matters in the solution selection process. (...)
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There are two major genres of PLM solution: CAD-PLM and ERP-PLM. These two types have different integration capabilities,
but the gap between them...
Published:
2009-02-04
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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