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Small Merger Challenges and Recommendations to Users
P.J. Jakovljevic 12/4/2007 12:00:00 AM
The recent merger of enterprise resource planning vendors CMS Software (now known as Solarsoft Business Systems) and XKO Software presents some challenges. Although little overlap exists between the companies’ product lines, customers should verify that pre-merger support and service contracts are honored.
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The Sweet Spot of One Merging ERP Vendor
P.J. Jakovljevic 12/3/2007 12:00:00 AM
CMS Software (now known as Solarsoft Business Systems) may not be a huge global player, but its enterprise resource planning solutions address a wide spectrum of supply chain management requirements, including customizable electronic data interchange functions, warehousing, distribution, and traceability features.
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A Quiet ERP Vendor Merger That’s Worth a Closer Look
P.J. Jakovljevic 11/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
The CMS Software-XKO Software merger into Solarsoft Business Solutions offers proof that smaller enterprise resource planning vendors are not extinct yet. Perhaps in the grand scheme of things, no one should really care about such events, but these less well-known vendors haven’t said their last words yet.
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Are You Tuned into Radio Frequency Identification?
Dylan Persaud 11/28/2007 12:00:00 AM
This article examines the organizational fit of radio frequency identification (RFID) and its technology’s basic mechanics. Its prohibitive costs often account for the decision to not implement RFID. Yet some factors influencing adoption may shed new light on why RFID is important.
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Quote-to-order Solutions and Key Performance Indicators
P.J. Jakovljevic 11/26/2007 12:00:00 AM
Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not necessarily advantageous for all manufacturing departments or businesses.
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Quote-to-order: The Major Players in the Manufacturing Arena
P.J. Jakovljevic 11/19/2007 12:00:00 AM
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence on its highly skilled experts. The ability to harness a company’s intellectual property and know-how helps build competitive advantage.
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Q2O Systems: Solutions for Quotation Management and Pricing Configuration
P.J. Jakovljevic 11/16/2007 12:00:00 AM
Quote-to-order systems include quotation management and pricing configuration solutions. Pricing configuration engines automate pricing and quoting processes for manufacturers with complex requirements. Their benefits include quotes that are quick and accurate, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
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What Does Having a Paperless Office Really Mean?
N’Gai Cobb 11/14/2007 12:00:00 AM
Establishing a paperless office may appear to be a daunting task, but if you understand your operational goals, and if you know what to expect from a paperless system, achieving beneficial results are much easier than you think.
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The Essential Components of Quote-to-order Application Suites
P.J. Jakovljevic 11/14/2007 12:00:00 AM
Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables users to proactively understand various aspects of a project, as well as reduce planning time, document activities, and promote communication throughout the engagement cycle.
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The Complexities of Quote-to-order and Possible Solutions
P.J. Jakovljevic 11/12/2007 12:00:00 AM
It is becoming necessary to go beyond the direct sales force to sell complex products. With the advent of personal computers and the Internet, new possibilities for reaching manufacturing clients have opened up, and new sales opportunities have become available.
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