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 2013 Technologyevaluation.com. All rights reserved.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 Sunrise Technologies' Apparel & Footwear Template for Microsoft Dynamics AX is now TEC Certified for online evaluation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for fashion packages in TEC's 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/26450/sunrise-technologies-apparel-%26-footwear-template-for-microsoft-dynamics-ax-erp-for-fashion-certification-report.html12/5/2011 11:38:00 AM 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 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 Intentia's Movex provides ample tools to respond to the trends and challenges of the fashion industry. While Intentia needs to continue to work to get its financial house in order, based on its functions and features Movex deserves to be on anyone's short list of vendors able to competently compete in the world of fashion.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/intentia-stepping-out-with-fashion-and-stylepart-four-movex-case-study-continued-with-user-recommendations-17543/10/7/2004 12:00:00 AM The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. Read on to find out why running with a pair of scissors is not the only dangerous thing when selecting software for the fashion industry and why Intentia's offering bears investigation.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/intentia-stepping-out-with-fashion-and-stylepart-three-movex-a-case-study-of-fashion-industry-software-17540/10/6/2004 12:00:00 AM The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. The product segmentation in the fashion industry brings into play every type of manufacturing scenario imaginable.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/intentia-stepping-out-with-fashion-and-stylepart-two-software-challenges-in-the-fashion-industry-17538/10/5/2004 12:00:00 AM So your software vendor says that they can do fashion. You better make sure that the software features go far beyond styles, colors, and sizes. The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/intentia-stepping-out-with-fashion-and-stylepart-one-characteristics-and-trends-of-the-fashion-industry-17536/10/4/2004 12:00:00 AM As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that are more critical than others. This article explores these critical needs for the food and beverage, chemical, and a hybrid industry (textiles), so that you can focus on these requirements when evaluating enterprise-wide software.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/process-manufacturing-industry-specific-requirements-part-three-textiles-17306/5/28/2004 12:00:00 AM With a heavy heart, in 1999, SAP had to go back to the drawing board, to do a thorough redesign of its erstwhile ill-reputed Apparel & Footwear Solution (AFS). It appears that the effort was worthwhile.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/sap-learns-the-ropes-of-fashionoutfitting-16715/7/31/2002 12:00:00 AM It was precisely ten years ago, in early 1992, that Apparel Fabrics took possession of Datatex’s TIM package (Textile Integrated Manufacturing) and began the process of implementing an ERP system that had been specifically designed to meet the needs of a textile processing firm.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/datatex-and-dan-river-apparel-fabrics-ten-years-and-counting-16685/6/21/2002 12:00:00 AM Based in Atlanta, Georgia, $78 million Manhattan Associates, Inc. develops, markets, and supports supply chain execution systems for distribution center management and Internet fulfillment. 1999 was a difficult year for the vendor, marked by reorganization and management turnover in the midst of rapid corporate expansion. Completing its transition to an Internet enabler will be important for Manhattan's long term future.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/transition-for-manhattan-associates-necessary-for-long-term-growth-15229/2/1/2000 12:00:00 AM On November 12, Geac Computer unveiled its plan to turn its UK-based JBA Holdings acquisition into a new division, dubbed Gear, that will focus on the midrange enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications market.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/geac-metamorphosises-jba-into-gear-but-cuts-20-of-staff-15550/11/17/1999 12:00:00 AM At the end of September, SAP AG's U.S. subsidiary set up a dedicated team of technical consultants to assist apparel and footwear makers installing SAP R/3. The move follows a series of unsuccessful R/3 implementations that forced some SAP apparel and footwear customers to put on hold or completely abandon their R/3 projects.http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/sap-sets-up-apparel-and-footwear-team-15569/10/5/1999 12:00:00 AM