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A Veteran Mid-market ERP Vendor with a Pragmatic Vision Chimes In
P.J. Jakovljevic 12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM
Joining our growing list of vendors willing to provide their opinions and commentary on our thought-provoking questions on market trends, SYSPRO takes part in our ongoing question-and-answer series, where the vendor responds from the viewpoint of a mid-market veteran.
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Attribute-based Demand Planning: A Powerful Tool for Process Manufacturers
David Bourque 12/24/2008 12:00:00 AM
As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand management software. In the process manufacturing environment, this software can help manufacturers deal with complex manufacturing processes and increase overall customer satisfaction.
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Function Points: Are They Really the Right Unit of Measure for Software Sizing?
Murali Chemuturi 12/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures?
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A Guide to Software Test Tools
James Lyndsay 12/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
Testing a system well is harder than building it. In the face of new risks introduced by the ever-increasing complexity of software and hardware, test tools may be your only practical way to be confident that you've got just what you paid for. From gathering the initial requirements to supporting the system after it has been deployed, test tools are available to support all phases of a project. This article looks at the ways that test tools can be used to design, code, and (of course) test a system.
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The ERP Ecosystem
Yu (Kurt) Chen 12/5/2008 12:00:00 AM
Three major parties (vendors, consulting services, and adopting organizations) are identified in the ERP ecosystem, in which different parties need different key success factors. This article also discusses some challenges that may have an impact on the ERP ecosystem.
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Leveraging 3-D for Sales Automation
Christina Park,Wayne Thompson 11/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
Product knowledge is now readily available to buyers online, so it’s no surprise that salespeople are seeking new tools and new skills to close sales. A powerful new set of tools has taken its place in the salesperson’s arsenal: 3-D applications.
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The Basics of Quote-to-order Systems
P.J. Jakovljevic 11/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
Global competition means more choice for consumers and increasing customer demands. Manufacturers and distributors must develop a better understanding of what customers want so that they can configure, produce, and deliver products and services faster and more cost-effectively.
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The Demo Crime Files!
Bob Riefstahl 11/26/2008 12:00:00 AM
This article is part of the continuing education all software demonstrators need to ensure their fundamental skills remain sharp. It points out three common “crimes” made in demonstrations, how to recognize them, and suggests alternative approaches.
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Product Review: Ramco HCM
Sherry Fox 11/24/2008 12:00:00 AM
Many HR issues, including talent management, are common points of interest for HR (and related software) vendors. As such, many are designing their products to address these issues. Ramco HCM goes one step further by adding analytics to the mix.
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Should North Americans Send More Software Development Work to China?
Yu (Kurt) Chen 11/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
This article discusses the risks and opportunities related to outsourcing software development to China. It concludes that China, as an outsourcing destination, has different risk exposures in comparison with India. However, going to China may also bring opportunities considering the pressure of further cost reduction that North Americans are facing and the booming domestic demands of the Chinese market.
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