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Two recent moves by Lawson Software have stunned the market: 1) it discontinued its in-house CRM development in favor for
partnering with Siebel Systems, and 2) it announced the intention to deliver its product also via 3rd-party Application Service
Providers (ASPs). We express our views in this regard. (...)
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Two recent moves by Lawson Software have stunned the market: 1) it discontinued its in-house CRM development in favor for
partnering with Siebel S...
Published:
2000-05-18
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Abstract:
There are two prevailing approaches for selecting enterprise-wide software: the functions and features approach and the business
processes approach. Yet a third alternative does exist—one that takes the best aspects of these two to provide the assurances
needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired b (...)
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... Second is selecting software with the best practices and processes
to meet, satisfy, and ... Worry about the production line, where money is made and lost.”
It ...
Published:
2008-01-21
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The former die-hard IBM AS/400-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS,
seems to have found its soul after the recent acquisition of its former competitor Frontstep and Frontstep's extended-ERP
product line on a Microsoft .NET-based technology platf (...)
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... The product lifecycle management (PLM) software applications' purpose has been discussed
... the foundation that supports the management and automation of product ...
Published:
2004-07-20
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Abstract:
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:
5-step CRM Software Selection Guide: a Pragmatist's Guide to CRM Software Selections. Read RFP Templates and Other Software
Related to a CRM Software Selection Guide. Selecting a new enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) solution is an
undertaking that requires careful planning and managed exe (...)
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5-step CRM Software Selection Guide: a Pragmatist's Guide to CRM Software Selections. Read RFP Templates and Other Software
Related to a CRM Softwa...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Incease your benefits of sales force activity.You'll wonder how you ever managed without it.Download this whitepaper for Free!
Heineken USA imports, markets, sells, and distributes its premium beer products through its network of 650 beer distributors.
This supply chain requires precise forecasts and meti (...)
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Incease your benefits of sales force activity.You'll wonder how you ever managed without it.Download this whitepaper for
Free! Heineken USA imports...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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... industry; and experienced enterprise software providers in ... between
product development and production due to an ... to access historical planning and sales
data to ...
Published:
2009-10-05
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Abstract:
State of the MES Software Marketplace. Find Out IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your Decision Associated with the
MES Softwares. Despite predictions that it would be subsumed by enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors encroaching from
above and automation vendors encroaching from below, the man (...)
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State of the MES Software Marketplace. Find Out IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your Decision Associated with the
MES Softwares. Despite pr...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementation of a commodity software product can give you a short-term advantage until the competition catches up. (...)
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An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementa...
Published:
2003-09-11
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While Microsoft’s zeal to deliver a market-ready CRM product may speak to the CRM market’s attractiveness, Applix’ exit may,
on the other hand, indicate that the niche CRM vendors without a clear differentiating value proposition have not much to
look for there in the long run. (...)
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While Microsoft’s zeal to deliver a market-ready CRM product may speak to the CRM market’s attractiveness, Applix’ exit may,
on the other hand, in...
Published:
2003-03-10
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Abstract:
State of the MES Software Marketplace. Find Out IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your Decision Associated with the
MES Softwares. Despite predictions that it would be subsumed by enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors encroaching from
above and automation vendors encroaching from below, the man (...)
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State of the MES Software Marketplace. Find Out IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your Decision Associated with the
MES Softwares. Despite pr...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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
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Abstract:
If you run one hundred batches, some will be great, some will be terrible. But what causes some to be great and some to be
terrible? Knowing the answer to that question can mean no more terrible batches, many more great ones, and making more money. (...)
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... and production processes on an ongoing basis, using this information to predict and
therefore avoid unprofitable situations. A number of software vendors or ...
Published:
2004-08-30
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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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Abstract:
We'll change your mind about Selecting ERP for Oil and Gas Industry Contractors and Vendors.Read our Free whitepaper. Many
oil and gas industry suppliers chose enterprise software prior to 1999, when software designed to meet the needs of the oil
and gas industry didn’t exist. This affects the efficienc (...)
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Selecting ERP for Oil and Gas Industry Contractors and Vendors. ... White Paper Description:
Many oil and gas industry suppliers chose enterprise software prior to ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Cincom's latest product release covers many new bases, is architecturally adequate and remains a well-attuned offering for
ETO and MRO enterprises. While it is a competitive product that will create buzz in its markets, the road to success is by
no means guaranteed. (...)
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... tools for manufacturing, financial, and sales automation applications
... enterprises' needs such as sales, engineering, MRP ... the results
before selecting the optimum ...
Published:
2002-05-24
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Abstract:
The value of a requirement traceability matrix is in its ability to track and monitor each requirement to be incorporated
into the customer's product throughout the entire process of product development, and to detect defects at the earliest stage
possible. (...)
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The value of a requirement traceability matrix is in its ability to track and monitor each requirement to be incorporated
into the customer's prod...
Published:
2007-04-30
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Abstract:
For the past 25 years, McHugh Software has quietly plied the supply chain execution trade. Its new DigitaLogistix suite
successfully marries traditional and next-generation applications, giving the company a reason to shout. (...)
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For the past 25 years, McHugh Software has quietly plied the supply chain execution trade. Its new DigitaLogistix suite successfully
marries trad...
Published:
2001-05-04
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Abstract:
Although not quite yet out of the woods, by having product flexibility 'in the bag', and by providing now much more of its
own 'must have' collaborative applications (e.g. SCM and CRM), J.D. Edwards might again start looking forward to the future. (...)
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Although not quite yet out of the woods, by having product flexibility 'in the bag', and by providing now much more
of its own 'must have' collabo...
Published:
2002-01-11
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Abstract:
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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... in the last year shopping spree of Agile Software (see Has ... PLM
solution gets to the design and production of the ... to select a PLM vendor, go to Selecting
a PLM ...
Published:
2004-07-22