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Supply Chain Economy (3 Pages)
by Ann Grackin
Sep 6, 2005 Abstract : The US Labor Department reported an increase in jobs in June and July ... but the manufacturing industry cut jobs for a third month in a row. We are moving from a manufacturing economy to a supply chain economy. This article gives the big picture.
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Project-Oriented Versus Generic GL-Oriented ERP/Accounting Systems (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 22, 2005 Abstract : Project-oriented organizations have many project-specific business and accounting requirements often in compliance with complex industry-specific and regulatory requirements. Generic GL-oriented accounting systems have not been designed with project phases, work breakdowns or detailed time capturing in mind, and thus they can merely report how much has been spent or collected, but not why a certain project is losing or winning money.
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Project-Oriented Versus Generic GL-Oriented ERP/Accounting Systems (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 22, 2003 Abstract : Project-oriented organizations have many project-specific business and accounting requirements often in compliance with complex industry-specific and regulatory requirements. Generic GL-oriented accounting systems have not been designed with project phases, work breakdowns or detailed time capturing in mind, and thus they can merely report how much has been spent or collected, but not why a certain project is losing or winning money.
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Best-of-breed Approach to Finance and Accounting (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 16, 2005 Abstract : CODA's savvy accounting and financial offerings include budgeting, forecasting, scorecards, and tools that use Microsoft Excel spreadsheets collaboratively and securely. However, CODA must defend its narrow specialist and best-of-breed approach against larger-scale integrated enterprise system offerings.
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Solomon Software: Breaking Away from Perception as “Best-of-Breed-Accounting” Vendor (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 12, 2000 Abstract : Due to its late expansion into the ERP world, the company has been trailed by its reputation of a best-of-breed accounting software vendor. While Solomon has accelerated its schedule of new functionality, it will be hard pressed with tight “time-to-market” constraints.
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Geac Upgrades Accounting And Human-Resources Apps -- SQL Release 6.0 Simplifies Purchasing And HR Services For Midsize Companies (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 31, 2000 Abstract : Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize companies at the beginning of January. SQL Financials and HR Release 6.0 are available immediately, as are a set of employee self-service applications that integrate with the suite. Geac SmartEnterprise, a division of Geac Computer Corp., acquired the SQL suite last year from Clarus Corp.
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IBM to Make Cuts in PC Business Real Change, or Just Buying Time? (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Oct 13, 1999 Abstract : International Business Machines Corp. plans to cut as much as 10% of the workforce at its personal computer division, or as many as 1,000 jobs, in a cost-cutting effort to turn around the division that lost nearly $1 billion last year.
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Accounting for SMBs: A Solution Beyond Entry-level Systems Red Wing Software (6 Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr.
Jan 21, 2005 Abstract : Many SMB companies need more functionality than an entry-level system offers, but cannot afford to pay $15,000 (USD) or more for a higher-end product, nor do they really need the complexity found in these products. Red Wing Software’s TurningPoint is a good mid-market product that plays well in this market.
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Credit Accounting Firm with E-procurement Initiative (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
Jan 3, 2000 Abstract : Top accountant and auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers creates an E-purchasing marketplace and portal.
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