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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to provide an effective out-of-the-box solution that satisfies
the critical requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for an ETO mid-size manufacturer,
we assess Oracle, J.D. Edwards, SAP, and IFS (...)
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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to provide an effective out-of-the-box solution that satisfies
the critical require...
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2001-12-12
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Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry
do not affect the results. Benefits have been indicated for large and small firms, whether they make standard or custom products
or are in discrete or process manufacturing envi (...)
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Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry
do not affect the ...
Published:
2009-06-12
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Having stemmed the tide of losses and returned to profitability in 2001, will in 2002 market witness Baan's return to former
ERP stardom given the company's recent product enhancements, new partnerships and customer base retention/expansion initiatives? (...)
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Having stemmed the tide of losses and returned to profitability in 2001, will in 2002 market witness Baan's return to
former ERP stardom given the...
Published:
2002-02-18
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An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive look at how a successful ERP software implementation
for small businesses can be achieved. Most consultants agree that there are three stages that precede a software implementation
project: research, evaluation, and selection. This thr (...)
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An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive look at how a successful ERP software implementation
for small businesses ca...
Published:
2010-02-10
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Faced with competitive inadequacies, the major ERP vendors have been vigorously busy developing, acquiring, or bundling new
functionality so that their packages go beyond the traditional realms of finance, materials planning & management, and human
resources. (...)
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Faced with competitive inadequacies, the major ERP vendors have been vigorously busy developing, acquiring, or bundling new
functionality so that ...
Published:
2001-10-05
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The second part of this ERP article will explain the evaluation of products in the ERP market, which in turn will help you
make the final decision. If you’ve gone through the research phase while looking for ERP, the next major step is the evaluation
process. At the end of it, you should have a shortlis (...)
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The second part of this ERP article will explain the evaluation of products in the ERP market, which in turn will help you
make the final decision....
Published:
2010-04-06
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While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that 2002
will, for some more tenacious Tier 2/Tier 3 vendors, be the year of delivering products under their own steam as to counteract
the onslaught by Tier 1 vendors and mid-market juggern (...)
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While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that
2002 will, for some more te...
Published:
2002-04-19
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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 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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ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market that we believe businesses that are both current and potential ERP users should be cognizant of in order
to appropriately manage their expectations. (...)
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ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market th...
Published:
2001-04-18
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Abstract:
By unveiling the multi-site functionality while concurrently providing technologically advanced solutions, Made2Manage is
poised to survive the ongoing market shakeout. (...)
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By unveiling the multi-site functionality while concurrently providing technologically advanced solutions, Made2Manage is
poised to survive the on...
Published:
2002-02-04
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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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Abstract:
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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erp data requirements part 1:
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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Abstract:
The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These
have been supported by the growing maturity of the manufacturing profession, and by the evolving development of commercially
available software packages. This is an excerpt from the (...)
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The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These
have been supported by...
Published:
2003-10-08
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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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erp data requirements part 1:
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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Abstract:
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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... Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Product Data Management (PDM ... Their
views of the business requirements for a ... Thompson, a principal of Process ERP
Partners, has ...
Published:
2002-12-01
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Abstract:
ROI Systems' strategy in terms of enhancing its MANAGE 2000 product and its geographic coverage has apparently been paying
off, which comes as a welcome news these days when many of its peers that have traditionally touted more glitzy products are
facing the moment of truth. Its recent solid financial pe (...)
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... which is well beyond the traditional realm of ERP. ... data
input (ADI) and shop floor data collection ... product abreast of contemporary technical
requirements for web ...
Published:
2002-04-03
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This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become a key selling point for ERP vendors, and how extending ERP to the Internet stems from the intent of
many IT organizations not to reinvent the wheel in their s (...)
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This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become...
Published:
2001-04-20
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Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements.
Research has indicated that solutions are priced in a large range from tens of thousands of Dollars to millions of Dollars.
In this niche market sector, price is definitely not an ind (...)
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Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements. Research
has indicated th...
Published:
2003-04-07
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Abstract:
The product development life cycle - innovate, conceptualize, plan, design, procure, produce, deliver, service, and retire
- naturally includes multiple people, operating in multiple departments, and typically from multiple companies, each with
locations in multiple countries around the world. Solving in (...)
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The product development life cycle - innovate, conceptualize, plan, design, procure, produce, deliver, service, and retire
- naturally includes mu...
Published:
2003-10-09
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This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use. Find out what TEC
learned as a result of the selection engagement. (...)
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This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering...
Published:
2001-11-21