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We take the liberty to expand further on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints enterprise applications implementations’ dissatisfactions in no uncertain terms. One may expect even more
bad news in the future given the intricacy of (...)
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We take the liberty to expand further on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinp...
Published:
2002-07-08
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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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enterprise resource planning management strategy part 1:
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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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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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:
Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensive planning, attainable objectives, metrics, and check points mid-sized companies will not realize success
and full potential from their CRM system. (...)
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Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensiv...
Published:
2005-02-14
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Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in
the service industry. Simultaneously, professional services automation (PSA) became a viable software category. Consequently,
deciphering the difference between ERP and PSA remains a c (...)
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Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in the
service industry. Sim...
Published:
2006-04-13
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By providing business process management functionality, Exact hopes to bring competitive enhancements to enterprise resource
planning systems used by small and medium businesses. (...)
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By providing business process management functionality, Exact hopes to bring competitive enhancements to enterprise resource
planning systems used...
Published:
2006-01-12
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Why has Infor been successful at tacitly nurturing and growing acquired companies when many more noisy competitors have not? (...)
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Why has Infor been successful at tacitly nurturing and growing acquired companies when many more noisy competitors have not?
Published:
2005-10-13
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Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource planning software-as-a-service application. Its solution is good news for small and medium businesses
in more ways than one. (...)
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Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource ...
Published:
2007-01-22
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CRM system can increase your profits and build customer loyalty by streamlining your processes and provide better quality
products and services. However, you first must be prepared to overcome lack of requirements, combat scope creep, and compensate
for lack of skills. (...)
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CRM system can increase your profits and build customer loyalty by streamlining your processes and provide better quality
products and services. H...
Published:
2005-02-15
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Abstract:
Epicor Software is one of the first vendors and possibly the only mid-market vendor able to natively embrace customer and
supplier activities tied to a core transactional back-office system. Fiscal 2001 will prove to be very challenging for Epicor
Software and we believe the next 18 months will be the c (...)
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Epicor Software is one of the first vendors and possibly the only mid-market vendor able to natively embrace customer and
supplier activities tied...
Published:
2001-03-30
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Abstract:
Integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions became synonymous with competitive advantage, particularly
throughout the 1990's. Customers were demanding to have their products delivered when, where, and how they wanted them. Companies
were therefore compelled to develop and embrace the (...)
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Integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions became synonymous with competitive advantage, particularly
throughout the 1990's....
Published:
2004-04-01
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The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of synergistic software developments from other ERP siblings. (...)
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enterprise resource planning management strategy part 1:
The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of s...
Published:
2006-05-02
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Proving that a lack of size can be compensated with a savvy value proposition, Adonix, until recently a quiet French ERP
provider, keeps on delivering pieces of its strategy to further establish itself internationally, despite a harsh and hostile
environment. (...)
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Proving that a lack of size can be compensated with a savvy value proposition, Adonix, until recently a quiet French ERP provider,
keeps on delive...
Published:
2002-08-20
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Abstract:
Existing customers should be comforted by the backing of a financially stable parent company with money to invest. Although
this acquisition sounds like a very positive event, and ComVest and Catalyst appear to have strategic growth intentions, look
for future proof in the actions they take in the coming (...)
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... consolidation within the enterprise resource planning
(ERP) market ... work in some other enterprise applications markets ...
and financial management software designed ...
Published:
2004-10-29
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Abstract:
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? (...)
Excerpt related to
enterprise resource planning management strategy part 1:
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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Abstract:
Read the first of a three-part series aimed at providing small and medium businesses (SMBs) with the necessary tools for cloud
asset implementation. Cloud computing is changing the scope of information technology (IT) management, and organizations
must be highly adaptable to safeguard the continuity of t (...)
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enterprise resource planning management strategy part 1:
Read the first of a three-part series aimed at providing small and medium businesses (SMBs) with the necessary tools for cloud
asset implementation...
Published:
2011-02-03
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Abstract:
About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes the Classic Fourth Shift solution
and Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One, the result of a joint initiative to integrate Fourth Shift functionality with
SAP Business One. (...)
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About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes the Classic Fourth Shift
solution and Fourth Shift E...
Published:
2006-02-28
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Abstract:
During our recent briefing, MAPICS' executives acknowledged that almost all enterprise software companies are either "hunting"
or being "hunted". (...)
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... and executing a strategy going forward ... Product Lifecycle Management
(PLM) solution, from its ... for another direct enterprise resource planning
(ERP) competitor's ...
Published:
2004-07-21
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Abstract:
The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to become the largest enterprise applications supplier that is dedicated to the mid-market customer segment. (...)
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The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to bec...
Published:
2005-10-25
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Abstract:
SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's products for plant intelligence. SAP users in the process of evaluating plant intelligence solutions should
seriously consider Lighthammer. (...)
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SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's produ...
Published:
2006-02-07