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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
   Friday July 16, 2010 | Vol.3 Issue 27
Headline News

The Seven Deadly Sins of Software Marketing
Joseph J. Strub
Huge amounts of money are spent on marketing collateral-you need to ensure that you get your money's worth. This article discusses seven common mistakes made when developing software marketing collateral. Read on to see if you need to repent.
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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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The Path to ERP for Small Businesses, Part 3: Selection of ERP Software
Gabriel Gheorghiu
The third and final part of the path to ERP for small businesses series describes the software selection stage, including the dos and don'ts during vendor product demos, how to create a shortlist, and finally selecting the vendor that provides the best product and services for your needs.
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The Five Sure-fire Strategies for Gaining Management Approval for WMS Projects
HighJump Software
Despite the consensus that warehouse management systems (WMS) offer many benefits, getting approval for a new system is challenging. You need to get key decision makers in operations, IT, and finance—as well as the executive team and the board of directors—to see value in the proposed WMS. But how can you improve your chances of getting management approval? Discover five strategies for information-gathering and approval.
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Making Business-relevant Information Instantly Available to More Users
SAP
To stay competitive, organizations must constantly review the status of their projects, and make rapid decisions about which should continue, which should change, and which are worth launching. To make these choices they need easy access to up-to-date business-relevant information. Learn about business intelligence (BI) solutions that are helping knowledge workers extract, analyze, visualize, and share that information.
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Midmarket ERP Solutions Buyer's Guide
Focus Research
For all but the smallest companies, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system promises big gains, by helping to grow revenue, increase productivity, improve efficiency, and manage costs. Right now, ERP for the midmarket is a hot topic. More and more midsized companies are replacing outdated ERP software or are jumping into ERP technology for the first time. Find out about what midmarket ERP buyers need to know.
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Featured White Papers
HighJump Software Exposing the Hidden Costs of Supply Chain Execution and Warehouse Management Software
Technology Evaluation Centers SaaS Buyer's Guide for Wholesale and Distribution
Focus Research Enterprise Phone Systems Comparison Guide
Plex Systems Comprehensive ERP and Financial Management for a Manufacturing Competitive Advantage
Miles Technologies Software-as-a-service Overview
Sage HR Technology Tools: What You May Be Missing
Technology Evaluation Centers Taking Measures for True Success: How to Choose Software That Meets Your Needs
Market News

Independent Research Study Reveals Strength of Plex Online ERP Software as a Service

Plex Online users more likely to achieve best-in-class performance

Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the top-rated manufacturing ERP software Plex Online, today announced that independent research from Boston (US)-based Aberdeen Group reveals Plex Online users are more likely to achieve best-in-class performance than manufacturers using ERP software solutions from other vendors ...  

WAYNE, PA A new enterprise resource planning (ERP) white paper released by Deacom, Inc., producer of process manufacturing software for mid-to-large-sized pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, cosmetics, food and beverage, paint and coatings, and adhesive and sealant manufacturers, provides a guide to identifying business requirements and existing process weaknesses to help batch process manufacturers shortlist suitable ERP software systems.

Webcasts / Live Events / Podcasts
Webcasts / Webinars
Title Date Time Presenter  
Is a Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS) Right for You?
7/15/2010
1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
IBS Register
The Cloud and ERP: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
7/21/2010
1:30 PM
SAP Register
Live Events
Title Date Time Presenter  
TDWI World Conference San Diego, CA
8/15/2010
all day
TDWI Register
2010 APICS International Conference & Expo
10/17/2010
all day
APICS Register


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