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.Moving away from the relentless acquisitions of the past, Infor is waking up to a brand new day, marked by innovative product development that will change the way work is done. TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic looks at how the vendor has become a formidable opponent to SAP and Oracle, and examines all the components of Infor10, a new generation of enterprise software that allows the seamless execution of business processes.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/waking-up-to-a-new-day-at-infor-26919/4/16/2012 2:58:00 PM The Dassault Systèmes vision is to enable everyone—from product designers, engineers, and suppliers to end users and their respective communities—to create, share, and experience the three-dimensional virtual world, thereby maximizing the value of their intellectual property and digital assets. In this article, TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reports on the 3D design tools he recently saw demoed, how they enable collaboration, and their application to manufacturing and other sectors.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/dassault-syst-mes-expanding-product-development-and-the-3d-experience-26878/4/4/2012 3:58:00 PM The new face of competitiveness, much like today’s automotive products, requires the highest degree of efficiency and innovation. And the leaders are moving in the right direction at a high speed. Yet most companies cannot and will not want to undertake the journey overnight. Regardless of your company’s current state, every automotive company can take practical steps now. Download this white paper to find out what they are.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26708/the-new-face-of-competitiveness-for-automotive-suppliers.html2/22/2012 1:21:00 PM As the market recovers, automotive companies have new issues to solve. How do you meet demand variability and increased vehicle complexity and differentiation, manage ongoing struggles with capacity, and maintain a fragile supply chain? New approaches are available to help auto companies meet these challenges, respond to customers, adapt to flexible production, and direct supply better and faster than ever before. Read about them now.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26707/staying-in-sync-three-best-practices-for-tightening-the-connection-with-your-customers-and-suppliers.html2/22/2012 1:19:00 PM While change is never easy, continuing with an outdated process does not help companies to stay competitive. Learn how transforming your S&OP process from a supply-demand balancing exercise to a strategic approach that integrates your entire business can increase supply chain visibility, improve customer service, and ensure a better balance between demand, capacity, and profitability. And know the Top 10 myths in S&OP.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26609/the-automotive-supply-chain-in-the-new-normal-analysis-of-the-industry-and-its-supply-chain-opportunities.html1/26/2012 3:53:00 PM Solarsoft iVP (version 5.3) is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions 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/26569/solarsoft-ivp-version-5%2e3-for-discrete-manufacturing-erp-certification-report.html1/20/2012 3:41:00 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 IBS product Enterprise7 is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for distribution 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/26333/ibs-enterprise7-for-enterprise-resource-planning-for-distribution-certification-report.html11/7/2011 10:43:00 AM Traditionally, robots have not played a prominent role in the implementation of lean strategies. However, due to their repeatability, speed, accuracy, and flexibility, the role of robots in lean implementations is constantly increasing. Automation equipment, which includes robots, is rapidly becoming a core component to lean manufacturing and the reduction of manufacturing costs. Download this white paper to learn more about the 10 ways large and small manufacturers are benefiting from robotic automation in lean manufacturing environments.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/26244/ten-ways-robots-enhance-lean-manufacturing-environments.html10/4/2011 2:15:00 AM The AIM Computer Solutions product AIM Vision for Microsoft Dynamics GP is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for discrete manufacturing 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/26211/aim-vision-for-microsoft-dynamics-gp-erp-for-discrete-manufacturing-certification-report.html9/21/2011 4:58:00 PM Founded in 1999, Servigistics, initially a service parts planning and optimization (SPP/O) specialist, has become a full-fledged service lifecycle management (SLM) platform. P.J. Jakovljevic, principal analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC), runs down the company's history of acquisitions and developments, and interviews Mark Vigoroso, Servigistics' senior vice president of global marketing and alliances.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/a-leader-in-service-management-tackles-multidimensional-growth-22300/4/6/2011 10:22:00 AM This report reviews how one company made the strategic decision to replace the legacy systems built to support the old organizational structure with a new system that revolves around customers, not vehicles. The new system consists of fully integrated components, with a customer relationship management (CRM)-based frontend. The technology infrastructure was crucial to the overall success of the restructuring effort.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22194/customers-not-cars-now-drive-auto-importers-strategy.html3/18/2011 10:38:00 AM Engaging in conversation with consumers through new social media channels is helping retailers strengthen customer relationships and enhance their brand. To manage this conversation effectively, you need solutions that help you capture and analyze a massive amount of social media data and prepare an appropriate, individualized response. This white paper explores the ideal social media solution.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22177/retailing-in-a-social-media-world-connect-with-shoppers-to-boost-market-share.html3/15/2011 4:26:00 PM Learn how communication-enabled business processes (CEBPs)—processes enabled by communication systems that are tightly integrated with business applications—can help resolve customer relationship management (CRM) issues by reducing latency, providing recording of and visibility into interactions, and better enabling end-to-end processes involving employees, customers, suppliers, and partners.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/22163/creating-business-value-with-communicationenabled-crm-processes-enhancing-marketing-sales-and-service.html3/14/2011 10:42:00 AM In early 2011 Plex Systems announced that it has integrated its software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) product with salesforce.com’s Sales Cloud 2. The result is a cloud-based composite application focused on the lead management process. P.J. Jakovljevic, principal analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC), interviews Patrick Fetterman, Plex’s vice president of marketing.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/when-erp-and-crm-connect-in-the-cloud-21980/1/27/2011 10:24:00 AM Navigator One for SAP Business One (v88) is now TEC Certified for online comparison of discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) software in TEC's Evaluation Centers. 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/21300/navigator-business-solutions-navigator-one-for-sap-business-one-v88-for-discrete-erp-certification-report.html8/5/2010 1:11:00 PM This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority for your organization. Learn about SCM functions and features for WMS, TMS, international trade logistics (ITL), supplier relationship management (SRM), demand management, supply chain analytics, order management, service parts planning, and more. http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/reference-guide-to-supply-chain-management-scm-features-and-functions-20849/5/4/2010 1:24:00 PM This paper summarizes the benefits an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution provides to the entire manufacturing process, "from shop floor to top floor." Included are key features in a software as a service (SaaS) solution to help an auto manufacturer optimize performance throughout the enterprise.http://whitepapers.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/20696/musthave-erp-features-for-the-automotive-industry.html3/30/2010 11:45:00 AM Oracle's ERP system for discrete manufacturing, 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 26-page TEC report for product highlights, competitive analysis, product analysis, and in-depth analyst commentary.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/view_document/report/20643/oracle-ebusiness-suite-121-for-erp-for-discrete-manufacturing-certification-report.html3/17/2010 1:10:00 PM I'm Larry Blitz, editor of Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC) Vendor Showdown series. Welcome to our latest: ERP - Distribution Showdown. You’ll notice this one has a broader focus than Showdowns we’ve done in the past. Again we’ll be comparing three vendor solutions head-to-head, but not just on functionality. This time we’ll also look at the industries these solutions support, how well they cover different portions of the mid-market segment, and how their installed bases break out geographically. Of course, functionality is again a key component of this Showdown, broken down into four main distribution areas and 13 subareas. We hope you find today’s Showdown helpful and informative, and invite your comments and questions at showdown@technologyevaluation.com.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/welcome-to-erp-distribution-showdownepicor-enterprise-vs-jda-supply-chain-planning-optimization-suite-vs-pronto-xi-19312/5/23/2008 12:00:00 AM