Preparing for Product Development in Process Manufacturing
P.J. Jakovljevic
Combining process industry-oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing-oriented enterprise resource planning ones can help alleviate many of the challenges particular to the process manufacturers, especially in the areas of product development and regulatory compliance.
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Top Business Objectives When Adopting PLM
Kurt (Yu) Chen
This article presents research findings on business objectives to adopt PLM based on software selection projects and surveys conducted by TEC. Drawing and product documentation management, product collaboration, and engineering change management are the top priorities that PLM buyers have.
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Solve the Succession Crisis by Growing "Inside-outside" Leaders
SAP
Strong evidence supports the notion that a well-groomed insider is a key to sustained company performance. In an analysis of 1,800 successions, company performance was significantly better when insiders succeeded to the job of chief executive officer (CEO). Learn why CEO choice matters—and how you can work toward better corporate succession planning by choosing a high-potential executive from within your company.
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ERP at the Speed of Light: Making Rapid Implementation Work for You
Oracle
Users implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the first time are often intimidated by the time and cost, and want to accelerate the go-live date. Acceleration, when done with the right implementation strategy and tools, can be of tremendous benefit, including reduced costs and increased return on investment (ROI). But for some, the question is: to accelerate or not to accelerate? Learn more.
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Taking Measures for True Success: How to Choose Software That Meets Your Needs
Technology Evaluation Centers
A failed software implementation can cost companies millions in wasted time and money. To ensure your software selection project isn't a sorry statistic, use the right metrics to gauge your success. Time, budget, and functionality aren't enough—focus your efforts on requirements analysis and definition. Take measures to ensure your software meets your needs, and discover how to do accurate requirements analysis.
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