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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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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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Technology's Role in Strategic Human Resources (3 Pages)
by Michael Nosil
Jun 5, 2006
Abstract : The human resources (HR) department can—and should—deliver contributions to the organization's bottom line. Through technologies and service providers, HR can move from being merely a cost center to being an essential component for achieving corporate objectives.
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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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ERP - Distribution Showdown! Oracle's JD Edwards vs. Technology Group International (1 Page)
by Dylan Persaud
Jul 31, 2007
Abstract : Using our ERP - Distribution Evaluation Center, we compared Oracle's JD Edwards and Technology Group International head-on. For the overall rankings portion, we looked at these vendors' solutions in two basic configurations, with and without back-office (human resources [HR] and financials) functionality. To eliminate any chance of bias and to ensure a level playing field, all 3, 414 criteria comprising all the modules and submodules in the ERP - distribution request for information (RFI) were given equal weight and priority...
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EAM Showdown! IFS vs. Mincom vs. CHAMPS (1 Page)
by Sadat Zaman
Apr 27, 2007
Abstract : Using our EAM Evaluation Center, we compared Mincom Ellipse, CHAMPS, and IFS head-on. For the overall rankings, we looked at the vendors in two basic configurations: with back-office (HR and financials) functionality, for a total of eight main modules, and without, for a total of six main modules. To eliminate any chance of bias, and to ensure a level playing field, all 3,146 criteria comprising the modules and submodules in the EAM request for information (RFI) were given equal weight and priority.
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Employee Performance Management Problems (4 Pages)
by Mukhles Zaman
May 26, 2005
Abstract : The newest trend in human capital management is employee performance management (EPM). Unlike traditional HR evaluations, EPM links employee performance to a company's goals. While there are no strong EPM vendors, European-based Cézanne Software is moving to broaden its appeal.
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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 15, 2004
Abstract : While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing.
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MAPICS Moving On Pragmatically Part 4: Competition and User Recommendations (2 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 22, 2002
Abstract : Production management remains MAPICS’ strongest spot, and, therefore, it has often been implemented only in manufacturing divisions of large global organizations that use a Tier 1 ERP product for corporate financials and/or HR applications. Therefore, executing the ambitious initiatives with its modest albeit solid resources compared to the above competitors will be a notable challenge.
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