Login
Password
Remember me
Forgot password?
|
Newsletter Subscription
|
Register for a TEC Account
|
Language
[change]
English
Français
Español
Türkçe
中文
|
Home
We were unable to sign you in.
Please verify your user name and password and try again.
If you do not have a TEC account,
register now.
Evaluation Centers
Get everything you need to make an informed, impartial software selection in TEC's evaluation centers. From research to vendor data, reports and templates, and access to the TEC Advisor software selection system.
Click here to go to TEC's Evaluation Centers
TEC Reports
Analyst Reports
Buyer's Guides
Technology and Industry Reports
Product Certification Reports
Accreditation Reports
Interactive Case Studies
Interactive Case Studies
Downloadable Reports and Templates
RFI / RFP Templates
Software Evaluation Reports
Custom Reports
Custom Reports
Software Selection Services
Selection Services Overview
About TEC Selection Services
Complete Selection Projects
Standard Selection Project
Extended Selection Project
BPM Express
Custom Research Portal
Software Selection Reports
Custom Reports
Supplementary Services
Advisory Services
RFP, Contract, and Price Negotiation
Implementation Review and Auditing
Software Architecture Lifecycle Management
Case Studies and Brochures
Case Studies and Brochures
Consultants
Become a Certified Consulting Partner
Products
TEC Advisor
TEC's online software selection system.
Try it
ERGO
TEC's stand-alone, general-purpose decision support system.
Find out more
RFI / RFP Templates
Browse RFI/RFP Templates
Software Evaluation Reports
Browse Evaluation Reports
Vendor Services
Research and marketing services for software vendors and value-added resellers (VARs).
Find out more
Media Partners
Become a TEC media partner and connect with IT decision makers around the world.
Find out about content partnerships and co-branding opportunities
About TEC
Company Overview
About TEC
Contact TEC
Testimonials
Careers
Working at TEC
Submit Your Resume
Press Room
News and Press Releases
Analysts / Selection Services
Meet our Consultants
Meet our Analysts
Contact an Analyst
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - 2010
Get insight into industry developments, market trends, vendors, products, business processes, and more, with articles written by our analysts and other industry experts.
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Sort Articles by Evaluation Centers
All Articles
Software Type
Accounting and Financial Management
Asset Management
Business Intelligence and Data Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Human Capital Management (HCM)
Information Management and Collaboration
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Project and Process Management
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Industry
Aerospace
Business Services and Consulting
Chemical Products
Computer, IT, and Software
Construction
Education
Electronics and High-tech Components
Engineering and Architecture
Finance and Banking
Food and Beverage Products
Health Care and Social Work
Insurance
Manufacturing
Mining & Quarrying
Motor Vehicles
Non-profit Organization
Oil and Gas
Petrochemical Manufacturing
Primary Metal Manufacturing
Publishing and Media
Telecommunications
Textile and Apparel
Transportation and Warehousing
Utilities
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Area of Business
Back Office and Operations
Data Management and Analysis
IT Management and Development
Production and Distribution
Professional Services and Support
Sales and Marketing
Why I Like Vanilla
Hugh R. Alley 12/9/2010 4:29:00 PM
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software packages can be highly flexible, but custom configurations may cause more trouble than they’re worth when it comes time to upgrade your system. There are good reasons for keeping it simple, and understanding what your business requirements really are. Hugh R. Alley recounts his experience with ERP gone wrong and argues the merits of plain old vanilla, right out of the box.
Read Why I Like Vanilla
The Four Ps of Food Safety
Olin Thompson 12/6/2010 9:55:00 AM
Food safety is in the news, and recalls are not uncommon. For the food processor, a well-publicized incident can mean major damage to its brand and its revenue—and maybe the end of the company. The greater a food company’s risk, the greater the need for a proactive food safety strategy. Olin Thompson suggests the four Ps for a food safety strategy.
Read The Four Ps of Food Safety
Preactor: Predict and React on the Shop Floor
PJ Jakovljevic 11/29/2010 2:09:00 PM
Many best-of-breed advanced planning and scheduling (APS) vendors have come and gone since the late 90s, when APS was hyped as a tool that would be a key enabler for manufacturing companies. But one vendor that has distinguished itself is Preactor, a world leader in production planning and scheduling software. Learn more in this in-depth report, which includes a Q&A with Preactor founder and CEO Mike Novels.
Read Preactor: Predict and React on the Shop Floor
Thou Shalt Manage (and Cherish) Thy (Best) Suppliers
PJ Jakovljevic 11/12/2010 12:00:00 AM
In its recent report, Shifting C-level Business Priorities as the Recovery Takes Hold, Saugatuck Technologies claims that top business priorities are returning to a pattern more consistent with a growth economy. Read this in-depth report from TEC Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic to find out why supplier management is crucial.
Read Thou Shalt Manage (and Cherish) Thy (Best) Suppliers
Busting the Myth of Commoditized Software Markets with the New TEC Focus Indicator
Josh Chalifour 10/26/2010 12:00:00 AM
The new TEC Focus Indicator is a concrete way to start gauging the real functionality, competitive differentiators, and focus of enterprise software products. Learn how you can use the TEC Focus Indicator for insight into the functional competitive differentiators of particular enterprise software products against what's available on the market.
Read Busting the Myth of Commoditized Software Markets with the New TEC Focus Indicator
ERP Features and Functions: Reference Guide to Process Manufacturing Software
Anne Le Bris and Melissa Vaes, with contributions from TEC analyst data 9/22/2010 12:00:00 AM
This reference guide provides insight into the process manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) features and functions that are accessible on today’s market. This guide will help you to find out which features and functions are essential to your organization’s needs and which are not.
Read ERP Features and Functions: Reference Guide to Process Manufacturing Software
Managing Process Manufacturing Using Microsoft Dynamics AX
Scott Hamilton 9/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
Some firms rely on out-of-the box functionality to help reduce risk, minimize custom development, and increase predictability of successful implementation usage. This book simplifies explanations in order to understand the functionality related to operations and supply chain management in process manufacturing.
Read Managing Process Manufacturing Using Microsoft Dynamics AX
Are ERP Workarounds a Terrific Way of Shooting Yourself in the Foot?
David Clark,Gabriel Gheorghiu,Jorge García 9/8/2010 1:23:00 PM
Are ERP workarounds a terrific way of shooting yourself in the foot? TEC Analyst Gabriel Gheorghiu says “There’s no way to avoid ERP workarounds. And yes, they’re a problem.” TEC Analyst Jorge García says “No they’re not.” Managing Editor David Clark attempts to moderate (just a wee bit too late).
Read Are ERP Workarounds a Terrific Way of Shooting Yourself in the Foot?
Selecting Manufacturing ERP for ISO 26000 Compliance
Bill Leedale 8/13/2010 12:00:00 AM
ISO 26000 spells out best practices for corporate social responsibility (CSR). Are your enterprise systems, including ERP, capable of documenting CSR best practices required for ISO 26000? And how does CSR help protect investors and other corporate stakeholders?
Read Selecting Manufacturing ERP for ISO 26000 Compliance
Delving into the Facts Behind the ERP Vendor Market’s Self-Ascribed Answer for ‘Businesses Living IN Change’ ™ —An Interview with UNIT4’s Product Marketing Executive
PJ Jakovljevic 8/4/2010 12:00:00 AM
Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, I’ve decided to ask vendors about their opinions and approaches. UNIT4 has joined the discussion on the topic of its current state of affairs.
Read Delving into the Facts Behind the ERP Vendor Market’s Self-Ascribed Answer for ‘Businesses Living IN Change’ ™ —An Interview with UNIT4’s Product Marketing Executive
1
2
3
Displaying items
1
to
10
of
21
For inquiries contact us
Get help now
All Documents
Articles
Blog Posts
Brochures
Case Study
Press Release
Podcasts
Checklists
Reports
RFP Templates
Special Offers
White Papers
Webinars
Vendors and Products
English
Français
Español
Türkçe
中文
COMPARE AND ANALYZE
Evaluation Centers
Software Evaluation Reports
RFP Templates
Decision Support Systems (DSS)
Software Selection Process
RESEARCH
IT Showcase
Vendor Showcase
Articles
Newsletter Archives
Reports
Blog Posts
Podcasts, Webinars, and Videos
White Papers
Case Studies
Ask the Experts
Live Events
Buyer's Guides
Interactive Case Studies
CORPORATE
About TEC
Careers
Meet our Analysts
Brochures
Contact us