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Abstract:
Because cash-strapped medium companies are looking for better options to traditional application pricing models, SAP and
HP have allied to deliver "software as a service" and Oracle/PeopleSoft are also offering hosted solutions, suggesting that
"software as a service" are here to stay. (...)
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strategic value partners:
Because cash-strapped medium companies are looking for better options to traditional application pricing models, SAP and HP
have allied to deliver...
Published:
2005-04-14
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Abstract:
Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the suppliers. This can result in improved profitability throughout the entire supply chain and add value to
the final product or service. (...)
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strategic value partners:
Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the s...
Published:
2008-11-17
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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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strategic value partners:
... Incremental Approach to the Strategic Value of PLM. Consider Integration
Infrastructure. While the needs of employees, customers, and business partners will vary ...
Published:
2004-08-21
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Abstract:
Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) company. Adjusting to a different type of supply chain application, gaining profitability, and maintaining
high levels of customer care are some challenges faci (...)
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strategic value partners:
Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) c...
Published:
2005-09-01
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Abstract:
During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of
its vertical product strategy, which targets manufacturers, distributors, nonprofits and accountants. More than 40,000 accounting
and bookkeeping firms currently use or recommend Bes (...)
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strategic value partners:
During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of
its vertical product st...
Published:
2003-07-25
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Abstract:
The market for enterprise incentive management (EIM) products is in its early stages and is rapidly evolving. Callidus Software
is the EIM vendor of choice for some of the largest companies in the world. (...)
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strategic value partners:
The market for enterprise incentive management (EIM) products is in its early stages and is rapidly evolving. Callidus Software
is the EIM vendor ...
Published:
2006-12-11
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Abstract:
Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it is not just an ERP collector that
is living off milking its install base, but rather an extended enterprise applications provider that can appeal to both its
current and new users. (...)
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strategic value partners:
Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it is not just an ERP collector that
is living off milking ...
Published:
2004-09-16
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Abstract:
Key concerns for PLM prospects will be domain knowledge in design and engineering-specific functions and integration, including
currently poor connections from Oracle workflow to third-party business applications and CAD/PLM interfaces. (...)
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strategic value partners:
... See The PLM Program - An Incremental Approach to the Strategic Value
of PLM for more ... the likes of Oracle and SAP, which have often been their partners in
the ...
Published:
2004-01-06
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Abstract:
With a PLM solution in place, a company has the ability to automate, monitor, and track product development and revision
processes with their customers, suppliers, and employees amid the increasing pressures of mass customization, globalization,
regulatory compliance, outsourcing, and product accountabil (...)
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strategic value partners:
With a PLM solution in place, a company has the ability to automate, monitor, and track product development and revision processes
with their cust...
Published:
2004-07-19
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Abstract:
Enterprise incentive management is an emerging field, and a number of players have entered the market. Callidus recently
expanded its service offerings by introducing two new strategic service programs both to woo customers and to survive in this
emerging field. (...)
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strategic value partners:
Enterprise incentive management is an emerging field, and a number of players have entered the market. Callidus recently expanded
its service offe...
Published:
2006-12-13
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strategic value partners:
... aforementioned UNIT4 user event, as another of UNIT4’s strategic partners
and a ... of business units being served by the supplier, the strategic value
of the ...
Published:
2010-10-05
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Abstract:
It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it can be easily neglected in a slew of recent complementary acquisitions and subsequent attempts to intertwine
them. However, CDC and Pivotal looks like the kind o (...)
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strategic value partners:
It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it ca...
Published:
2004-02-09
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Abstract:
The integration offered by enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors should not be unjustifiably overweighed at the expense
of RedPrairie’s functional breadth and depth and its domain expertise. Existing RedPrairie customers should evaluate the remaining
portions of the combined product suites in sear (...)
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strategic value partners:
The integration offered by enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors should not be unjustifiably overweighed at the expense
of RedPrairie’s funct...
Published:
2004-04-30
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Abstract:
In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, better cost control and resource utilization, and more flexibility to change requirements on short notice.
The alternative? To disappear altogether. (...)
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strategic value partners:
In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, bet...
Published:
2006-05-16
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Abstract:
Cooperative markets and clever strategies controlling internal developments and guiding marketing may help Parametric Technology
Corporation (PTC) reach revenues of $1 billion (USD) by 2008. However, more impressive is this may make PTC an innovator in
product lifecycle management. (...)
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strategic value partners:
Cooperative markets and clever strategies controlling internal developments and guiding marketing may help Parametric Technology
Corporation (PTC)...
Published:
2005-11-18
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Abstract:
Integrated Development Enterprise (IDe)'s IDeWeb 5.3 is a product portfolio management best-of-breed solution for new product
development. It is tailored to discrete and process manufacturers in the electronics, food and beverage, specialty chemicals,
and telecommunications sectors. (...)
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strategic value partners:
Integrated Development Enterprise (IDe)'s IDeWeb 5.3 is a product portfolio management best-of-breed solution for new
product development. It is t...
Published:
2006-02-08
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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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strategic value partners:
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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Abstract:
Existing smaller customers of both acquired vendors should closely monitor any changes to determine whether they will continue
to receive acceptable support and service from their providers within these new arrangements. (...)
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strategic value partners:
Existing smaller customers of both acquired vendors should closely monitor any changes to determine whether they will continue
to receive acceptab...
Published:
2004-02-18
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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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strategic value partners:
... still evolving PLM concept, are focusing on taking incremental steps to adopt PLM (see The PLM Program
- An Incremental Approach to the Strategic Value of PLM ...
Published:
2004-07-22
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Abstract:
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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strategic value partners:
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