TEC Product Certification Report: PRONTO-Xi v.670
Technology Evaluation Centers
Pronto Software's enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, PRONTO-Xi v.670, is now TEC Certified. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations who rely on the integrity of TEC's research services for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this 39-page TEC report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.
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Tightening the Chain-Supply Chain Cost-cutting Strategies
TEC staff
As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment.
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One Vendor's Exploit of Marrying Infrastructure with Selling and Fulfillment Applications
P.J. Jakovljevic
For many manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a mishmash of disparate back-office business applications, Sterling Commerce, a traditional integration and communication provider, has recently unveiled a package designed to automate web-based commerce all the way from order capture to fulfillment and payment, as a result of bringing together a few prudent acquisitions over the last three years.
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Advancing the Art of Pricing with Science
P.J. Jakovljevic
Companies in search of a better, more precise method to determine the best prices for their products and to meet their margins, should harness statistical science to analyze transactions, and associated optimization algorithms to maximize revenues and profits.
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Retailers, Consumers, and the Recession: Weathering the Storm
Sherry Fox
The latest economic crisis has retailers of all sizes closing their doors. On the flip side, consumers are tightening their pocketbooks due to layoffs and lack of brand trust. So, how are retailers and consumers weathering the storm?
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An Analyst's View of Process Industry SMB Challenges
TEC staff
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here's an overview of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities.
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Achieving Supply Chain Visibility: There Is More to It than Meets the Eye
Kinaxis
Industry research shows that one of the most important challenges facing supply chain professionals today is supply chain visibility. As companies scramble to adopt a way to gaining better visibility into their supply chain, they quickly realize that it's not as simple as it seems. While achieving the right type of visibility is the first step, leveraging it to take quick and effective action is the key to its success.
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Retail Today: Understand. Anticipate. Inspire.
SAP
Today more than ever, retailers are faced with the challenges of selling locally while competing globally. To be successful, they must provide a shopping experience that inspires customer loyalty. Retailers that understand their customers' shopping habits can build strategic global supply chains that anticipate demand. One way to achieve this is with a scalable technology platform based on industry standards.
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Beating Compliance and Competitors: Business Solutions for Medical Device Manufacturers
Oracle
To stay ahead of the competition, medical device manufacturers must find ways to speed product development, create manufacturing efficiencies, and increase the effectiveness of sales and marketing investments-while addressing product safety and regulatory compliance. Read about a solution that incorporates best practices while maintaining the flexibility to support the evolving needs of your growing medical device company.
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