http://www.technologyevaluation.comTechnology Evaluation Centers - News Analysis and Research. Technology Evaluation Centers Inc. (TEC) is the impartial advocate for end users and purchasers of enterprise software solutions. It has aided IT professionals with software selection since 1993.Copyright 2012 Technologyevaluation.com. All rights reserved.Social media is adding new value to cloud-based supply chain management for companies of all sizes. Internal social media (via Intranet) and external sites like Facebook and Twitter are being increasingly used in a new, flexible supply chain cycle. Read this article to learn how two very different companies are taking advantage of the unique contribution social media can make to the dynamic supply and demand loop.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/social-media-in-your-supply-chain-keeps-everyone-in-the-loop-26900/4/11/2012 4:09:00 PM While no technology can prevent normal equipment wear or the need for maintenance, predictive analytics and the latest advances in predictive diagnostics are now helping plants to overcome their challenges by detecting impending problems early and allowing plants to take control of their operations. Download this white paper to learn how you can put these advantages to work for your organization.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26765/how-equipment-reliability-delivers-profits.html3/5/2012 4:20:00 PM In 2012, there is still no such thing as a true “total solution provider” for energy and utility companies. These companies just have too many needs across the board that require robust industry-specific functionality and deep domain expertise for a single vendor to satisfy them all. But Ventyx, an ABB company, comes close to the mark. TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic discusses Ventyx’s strategy with its product marketing team.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/ventyx-utilities-one%2dstop%2dshop-provider-26651/2/2/2012 10:19:00 AM IFS Applications (version 7.5) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for the mining industry in the ERP Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/26535/ifs-applications-version-7%2e5-for-erp-for-the-mining-industry-certification-report.html1/9/2012 2:49:00 PM RedPrairie provides best-of-breed supply chain execution, workforce, and all-channel retail solutions designed to streamline and expedite the flow of goods from raw materials into the hands of the consumer. In this article, TEC senior analyst P.J. Jakovljevic describes how the company has positioned itself through its acquisitions, outlook, and integration initiatives to be able to fulfill its “Buy Anywhere—Fulfill Anywhere” philosophy.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/redprairie-enabling-end%2dto%2dend-supply-chains-from-manufacturer-to-retail-shelf-26516/12/28/2011 3:50:00 PM Visual Asset Manager 6.3 is TEC Certified for online evaluation of computerized maintenance management systems/enterprise asset management (CMMS/EAM) solutions in TEC's CMMS/EAM Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/26430/visual-asset-manager-6%2e3-for-cmms%2feam-certification-report.html11/29/2011 4:42:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report will assist organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their implementation needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Business Technical Consulting (BizTech) and its clients, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/26429/erp-for-discrete-manufacturing-accreditation-report-business-technical-consulting-biztech.html11/29/2011 2:37:00 PM The oil and gas industry is faced with not only the challenges of volatile prices but also the various risks from owning and operating critical infrastructures and assets. In order to overcome these issues without compromising cost efficiency, IT services within the process control domain (PCD) need to be transformed. This encompasses the outsourcing of IT services within the business-critical PCD so that the organization benefits from the best practices of wider enterprise IT. Transforming IT services within the PCD not only helps reduce costs but also helps meet the common business challenges faced by the oil and gas industry. Download this white paper to learn more now.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26362/oil-%26-gas-%2d-global-it-services-transformation.html11/14/2011 6:07:00 AM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report assists organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Cimatic de México, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/23707/discrete-erp-accreditation-report-cimatic-de-m-xico.html8/24/2011 2:56:00 PM Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report assists organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Illumiti, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by the service provider to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/23703/erp-accreditation-report-illumiti.html8/23/2011 2:13:00 PM Mining corporations and their operating units are under constant pressure to improve financial performance. Efforts to become financially healthy are hampered by the operational profitability killers embedded in traditional processes. Find out how technology-supported collaborative decision making drives key efficiencies at all stages of the asset lifecycle, from planning and construction through production and into decommissioning.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22760/eliminating-mining-industry-profitability-killers-through-a-common-decision-environment.html8/2/2011 3:58:00 PM Oil and gas companies have numerous information systems, each churning through vast amounts of data to support business decisions. Successful management of these information systems is not simply a case of keeping the systems running and providing suitable backup mechanisms. It also includes the adoption of professional data management practices. Download this report to learn about effective practices for addressing data management challenges.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22736/oil-and-gas-upstream-data-and-information-management-survey.html7/29/2011 1:28:00 PM Bizagi BPM Suite 9.1 by Bizagi is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of business process management solutions in TEC's BPM Evaluation Center. The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with their software selection projects. Download this report for this BPM product's highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth BPM analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/22714/bizagi-bpm-suite-9%2e1-business-process-management-product-certification-report.html7/25/2011 1:57:00 PM Economic volatility over the past several years has been illustrated by the highly unstable raw material, fuel, and commodity prices, and has been the cause of a majority of supply chain disruptions over the past year. This white paper highlights the challenges and solutions in complex industry supply chains, and best practices in multi-enterprise visibility and supply chain intelligence.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22237/boosting-process-industrys-supply-chain-performance-a-case-for-visibility-and-control.html3/25/2011 11:09:00 AM Promoting band image, improving overall business performance, and keeping customers happy is a main concern of many businesses. This paper demonstrates how the Extended Enterprise platform can help specific verticals to promote and sell their products to external audiences. Know the value of the Extended Enterprise solution in financial services, insurance, government, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and associations.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22082/the-extended-enterprise-in-action-promoting-brand-image-increasing-customer-retention-boosting-agility-improving-business-performance.html3/1/2011 6:18:00 PM PAS 55 compliance is a priority for asset-intensive companies that must maximize asset value. Learn how enterprise asset management (EAM) software can facilitate the practices in this specification, including the most demanding requirement—asset lifecycle management encompassing all asset stakeholders including contractors, suppliers, engineers as well as internal users.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/21984/what-pas-55-means-for-eam-software-selection.html1/28/2011 1:32:00 PM Integrated water resources management (IWRM) is a framework that supports collaboration and fosters proactive decision making for efficient management of scarce water resources. GoldSim is a software tool for conducting simulations of complex systems to support management and decision making in engineering, science, and business. This paper provides a brief overview of GoldSim, with special emphasis on IWRM applications. http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/21847/using-goldsim-and-dynamic-simulation-to-support-integrated-water-resources-management.html12/9/2010 7:44:00 PM Mining and quarrying organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report assists organizations looking to determine the best-fit service provider for their needs. Based on information provided to TEC by Microsoft reseller Eclipse Computing, this report focuses on real-life implementation projects delivered by Eclipse Computing to three of its existing clients.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/21781/mining-and-quarrying-erp-accreditation-report-eclipse-computing-pty-ltd.html11/30/2010 1:05:00 PM When the top management at Hamworthy Gas Systems realized that the company needed to prepare for considerable organic growth, and gain better control of its core and support business processes, they began upgrading the company’s IT systems. Learn how a new solution, encompassing project and contract management, engineering, procurement and material management, and more, helped Hamworthy gain new perspective on its future.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/20657/case-study-hamworthy-gas-systems.html3/19/2010 2:25:00 PM During our recent briefing, MAPICS' executives acknowledged that almost all enterprise software companies are either "hunting" or being "hunted".http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/is-mapics-getting-the-magic-of-plmpart-two-strategy-17402/7/21/2004 12:00:00 AM