Food and Beverage Industry: Overview of Software Requirements
Joseph J. Strub
The food and beverage industries have very special needs, many of which are externally regulated. Read on to discover some of the unique challenges and software requirements for these industries.
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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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Top 5 Trends in HR Technology
Sherry Fox
Recession or not, innovation in HR technology continues to grow—altering the way people work. While there are many new solutions available, here are a few that we'll be seeing more of in the year ahead.
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The Ghost in the Machine: Where Has Process Automation Left the Consumer?
David Clark
Business process automation is all very well and good. After all, nothing succeeds like success, especially automated success. But what is the effect of automation on the consumer, that most unpredictable of systems?
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Total Reward Management: Don't Leave Your Line Manager Alone
Donatello Bianco
A total reward management system can help companies leverage their most complex and volatile asset: its human capital. Partnerships between human resources and line managers, and using collaborative platforms to communicate incentives and goals can increase strengthen a company's competitive advantage.
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People Don't Leave Bad Organizations. People Leave Bad Managers!
René Jones
One of the most neglected areas of an enterprise is the warehouse. When errors occur here, the whole company is affected, so it is crucial that good managers nurture the skills of warehouse employees.
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Human Resources: To Outsource or Not to Outsource, That Is The Question
Sherry Fox
As human resource outsourcing (HRO) becomes an increasingly popular option for many HR organizations, they must inform themselves about the benefits and challenges outsourcing brings. Find out why outsourcing your HR activities may or may not be right for you.
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Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe: Software Selection, Its Pitfalls, and How to Avoid Them
Hugh R. Alley
The process of selecting software can be streamlined by paying close attention to the types and quantities of criteria you use. Better decision processes will distinguish between two key types of criteria and limit the number of criteria considered.
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Are Software Vendors Messing with Your Head? (The Art of Reading White Papers)
David Clark
If you're researching a software selection project, you need to take full advantage of the white papers available to you. Find out about the top 10 white paper buzzwords used today—and learn how to make solid sense of them.
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What Makes Process Process?
Olin Thompson
The systems dealing with manufacturing, inventory, procurement, and customer order management systems are among the systems that often prove to be the hardest to acquire due to the unique issues of the process enterprise.
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Product Note: Aras Innovator
Kurt (Yu) Chen
Aras Innovator is the only enterprise open source solution available on the PLM market. This product note analyzes the strengths and challenges that the solution has and makes recommendations to both the vendor and potential users.
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"Star Search"—Talent Management Made Simple
Sherry Fox
One of the biggest challenges businesses face today in the area of human resources is the recruitment and retention of skilled talent. Combining a talent management strategy with an integrated talent management system can help ensure you have the right people in place to meet your organization's needs.
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Distilling Data: The Importance of Data Quality in Business Intelligence
Anna Mallikarjunan
As an enterprise's data grows in volume and complexity, a comprehensive data quality strategy is imperative to providing a reliable business intelligence environment. This article looks at issues in data quality and how they can be addressed.
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So, You're Considering a Paperless Office?
N'Gai Cobb
The concept of the paperless office has been around for many years, but only recently has this concept been turned into reality. This article analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of having a paperless office.
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What's Holding Back Online Appointment Booking?
Donatello Bianco
False myth and common misconceptions are preventing hospitals and clinics from adopting online appointments.
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Throw Away Your Financial Statements: Managing by Metrics
Charles Chewning Jr.
Analyzing static, detailed financial statements has been the modus operandi for hundreds of years. Because many business management systems can isolate and create graphics of key performance indicators (KPI), businesses should now concentrate on KPIs, which influence profitability.
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Today's Discrete ERP Landscape: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions
David Bourque
With Web-enabled technology, business intelligence, and supply chain management becoming integral parts of the manufacturing environment, discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications today are not as they once were. Learn about the current trends and how to select a discrete ERP system for your needs.
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Reference Guide to Discrete Manufacturing ERP Software Functions and Features
Technology Evaluation Centers
This reference guide provides insight into the discrete manufacturing ERP features and functions currently available on today's market. It will help you determine which ERP features are a high priority for your organization, and which features are a lower priority.
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ERP for Small Businesses: A Buyer's Guide
Technology Evaluation Centers
If you're a small business owner considering enterprise resource planning (ERP), you undoubtedly have numerous questions. Should you choose an on-premise, on-demand, or open-source system? Should you manage the selection and implementation process yourself, or rely on outside consultants? These questions—and many others—are addressed in this guide. Download it, and begin the process of improving the way you run your business.
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TEC Product Certification Report: PDS Software Vista HRMS 4.1
Technology Evaluation Centers
PDS's human resource management system (HRMS), Vista HRMS 4.1, 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 24-page TEC report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.
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TEC Product Certification Report: SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI
Technology Evaluation Centers
SAP's business intelligence solution, SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI, 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 24-page TEC report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.
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TEC Product Certification Report: Oracle E-Business Suite (12.1) for Mixed-mode ERP
Technology Evaluation Centers
Oracle's ERP for mixed-mode manufacturing system, E-Business Suite (12.1), 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 28-page TEC report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.
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TEC Product Certification Report: Lombardi Software Teamworks 7.0
Technology Evaluation Centers
Lombardi Software's business process management (BPM) system, Teamworks 7.0, 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 28-page TEC report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.
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