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Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production
capacity for calculating quantities of raw material and work in progress (WIP) requirements or infinite quantities of raw
and WIP materials for calculating production capacity. There a (...)
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Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production capacity
for calculating ...
Published:
2004-10-12
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Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. Consolidated net sales were $1.07 billion compared with $1.22 billion for the third quarter of 1998. Net
income for the third quarter was $87.6 million, or $ 0 (...)
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On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. ...
Published:
1999-11-01
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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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Over the last few years the market has seen a plethora of fixed-scope and fixed-price applications, pre-packaged vertical
solutions with industry templates, limited education and training, implementation tools, attractive support programs and hosting
services with catchy names, all aimed at making it fas (...)
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Over the last few years the market has seen a plethora of fixed-scope and fixed-price applications, pre-packaged vertical
solutions with industry ...
Published:
2002-07-05
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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 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:
By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts may become more accurate. You can make an assumption on how much improvement might be possible.
This part discusses the challenge of performing the data anal (...)
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By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts...
Published:
2001-07-17
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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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If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply chain management software should be postponed. If you do have some pain in one or more of these areas,
then you can follow the concepts in this article to unde (...)
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If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply c...
Published:
2001-07-13
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On November 12, Geac Computer unveiled its plan to turn its UK-based JBA Holdings acquisition into a new division, dubbed
Gear, that will focus on the midrange enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications market. (...)
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On November 12, Geac Computer unveiled its plan to turn its UK-based JBA Holdings acquisition into a new division, dubbed
Gear, that will focus on...
Published:
1999-11-17
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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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scm implementations for computer production:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-25
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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500. (...)
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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimi...
Published:
1999-11-10
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As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business for
approximately $370 million in cash. The deal will let Compaq re-engineer its supply chain, while cutting off indirect rivals
Hewlett-Packard and IBM from a major distributor. (...)
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As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business
for approximately $370 mil...
Published:
2000-01-21
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Abstract:
Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which
does not work in some manufacturing environments. (...)
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Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which does
not work in some man...
Published:
2005-08-08
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Maintaining an effective supply chain is clearly an integral part of a manufacturing company’s livelihood. Using Web-enabled
tools, the enterprise is able to transform the procurement function of its supply chain from a cost center to a powerful business
unit. (...)
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Maintaining an effective supply chain is clearly an integral part of a manufacturing company’s livelihood. Using Web-enabled
tools, the enterprise...
Published:
2002-10-24
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Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginning of January. SQL Financials and HR Release 6.0 are available immediately, as are a set of employee
self-service applications that integrate with the suite. G (...)
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Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginni...
Published:
2000-01-31
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Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing needs a high level of integration between ERP and PLM systems. This article points
out that ERP and PLM solutions are moving toward each other to achieve more organic data and process connectivity. (...)
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Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing needs a high level of integration between ERP and PLM systems. This article points out
that ERP and PLM solu...
Published:
2009-11-27
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Abstract:
The intangible or non-financial benefits of an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be viewed from several
perspectives. For illustrative purposes, the discussion will focus on the benefits for accounting, product and process design,
production, sales, and management information syste (...)
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The intangible or non-financial benefits of an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be viewed from several
perspectives. For i...
Published:
2004-02-11
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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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Abstract:
On December 30, QAD, a leading developer of industry-specific e-business solutions for manufacturers and distributors, announced
the availability of improved versions of its B2B and B2C e-commerce applications for its core enterprise solution, MFG/PRO.
These applications extend secure, scalable buying an (...)
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On December 30, QAD, a leading developer of industry-specific e-business solutions for manufacturers and distributors, announced
the availability ...
Published:
2000-01-14