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Back Office and Operations - 2003
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Best of Breed Versus Fully Integrated Software: The Pro's and Con's
Joseph J. Strub 8/8/2003 12:00:00 AM
After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy their software needs. This comes as a shock to the corporate systems culture when user communities were told that fully integrated software such as ERP, SCM, and EAM were the only way to meet their software needs. After developing a level playing field, this article examines the pro’s and con’s of one alternative over the other. Read on to see if you agree with the merits of the best of breed or fully integrated software approach to software selection.
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The Total EAM Vision Strategic Advantages in Asset Management
Daryl Mather 6/27/2003 12:00:00 AM
Physical asset management contributes greatly to the achievement of competitive advantages in capital intensive companies. Particularly in the areas of productivity, quality, cost effectiveness, and risk management. If your company has a need to manage physical assets it can benefit from a proven Total EAM solution provided by one of the top-level systems vendors.
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CMMS Templates for Effective Implementations Part Two: The CMMS Industry and ERP
Daryl Mather 4/2/2003 12:00:00 AM
The implementation of an enterprise level system is a tumultuous event with far reaching consequences throughout an organization. Therefore we can see the implementation process as a means of taking the quantum leap in maintenance management techniques.
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Software Evaluation, Selection, and Procurement Part Two: Recommendations for Improvement
Paul Winandy 2/12/2003 12:00:00 AM
Pursuing an alternative strategy for software evaluation and selection, based on the capital investment paradigm and the principles outlined in this article, is an effective method to mitigate implementation risk.
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Software Evaluation, Selection, and Procurement
Paul Winandy 2/11/2003 12:00:00 AM
The statistics for completing packaged software implementation projects are grim. This article examines how the software evaluation, selection, and procurement process is key to successful software implementations.
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Top 10 Reasons For Having A Project Kickoff - Part I
Joseph J. Strub 12/31/2003 12:00:00 AM
You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to hold a project kickoff meeting. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 objectives of a project kickoff meeting, how to achieve them, and templates for presenting them. In Part I, the first three reasons are discussed but you will be left on the edge of your seat in anticipation of Parts II and III.
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Can Auditing and Project Management Co-Exist in an ERP Environment?
Joseph Strub 9/2/2003 12:00:00 AM
It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected.
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Computerized Maintenance Management Systems: A Tutorial Part Two: Benefits and Interfaces
Joseph J. Strub 7/8/2003 12:00:00 AM
A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime, increase accountability of the maintenance functions, and produce substantial financial savings. Read on to learn how this can be accomplished.
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Computerized Maintenance Management Systems: A Tutorial Part One: Challenges and Features
Joseph J. Strub 7/7/2003 12:00:00 AM
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore is equipment maintenance. The class of software that can help to cultivate these savings is computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). This article discusses the basics of CMMS and its key features, enabling you to determine whether your company should investigate this software as a potential source of savings.
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