Wintel Tries to “Embrace and Extend” the English Language

by R. Krause ... ÿþ Wintel Tries to "Embrace and Extend" the English Language R. Krause - April 3rd, 2000. Event Summary. [PC World] March 1, 2000. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/04/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_04_03_00_1.asp - 10k Summary: Intel and Microsoft are getting into the server appliance game, only this appliance is really a small server. But if they want to misuse the term, who are we to argue?

Manugistics Indulges In The Open M&A Season. Part 2: Market Impact ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Manugistics should hereby also extend its offering from supply chain planning (SCP), pricing/profit optimization and transportation into MRO management focused ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2002/06/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_06_05_02_1.asp - 18k Summary: Experience teaches us to be wary of the outcome of mergers and acquisitions as the market has witnessed both success and disaster stories. While we believe that the above mergers might be synergistic in the long run, some growing pains, integration issues, and discontinuation of redundant products are al

ERP for Services (Non-manufacturing):Oracle E-Business Suite

... Incorporating best practices and industry-specific capabilities, E-Business Suite helps businesses protect their existing investments, extend the value of ... http:/.../software/439-20250/ERP-for-Services-Non-manufacturing/Oracle-E-Business-Suite.html - 4k - 2008-08-21

Mixed-Mode Manufacturing (ERP):Oracle E-Business Suite

... Incorporating best practices and industry-specific capabilities, E-Business Suite helps businesses protect their existing investments, extend the value of ... http:/.../software/287-16803/Mixed-Mode-Manufacturing-ERP/Oracle-E-Business-Suite.html - 4k - 2008-08-21

SSA Global--The Right Product Strategy

by Olin Thompson ... Extend and enhance, Current releases and selective older releases will continue to receive enhancements and extensions (new modules). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/11/research_notes/VN_ER_XOT_11_05_04_1.asp - 17k Summary: SSA Global's Client Forum has reinforced our impression that the vendor's product strategy is an effective strategy that addresses the realities of today's market. However, the execution is not without challenges. Although we found confusion on the part of a few, customers appeared supportive of the SSA

Architecture Evolution: From Web-based to Service-oriented ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... e-commerce capabilities. However, traditional enterprise systems have proven difficult to change and extend. Barricaded behind complex ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/09/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_09_19_06_1.asp - 22k Summary: Traditional enterprise systems have proven difficult to change and extend. The inherent problem of old core code and business logic duplication is part of the reason traditional enterprise resource planning systems have not readily taken to e-commerce.

Most Misunderstood Link in Supply Chain Management

by Abe WalkingBear Sanchez ... administrative expenses, the cost of time and money that goes with carrying A/R, and the potential for loss (bad debt)—why should any business extend credit? ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2008/08/research_notes/MI_SC_XAWS_08_04_08_1.asp - 13k Summary: Business practices have changed dramatically through the years, but credit and collections is still handled like it was back in the 1950s. Fact is, it’s way past due to re-think this vital business function given today’s business realities.

Front-office Lean—Taking Lean Manufacturing Beyond the Shop ...

by Gregory Romanello ... Even among those companies with formal lean programs, the degree to which lean principles extend beyond the shop floor to the office is still very limited. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/09/research_notes/MI_CR_XGR_09_10_07_1.asp - 20k Summary: Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't realizing the real benefits of lean by bringing lean to their front-office operations. Here are a few tips on lean office operations.

Supply Chain Management Is Evolving toward Interdependent Supply ...

by Michael Bittner ... This will concentrate attention on how enterprises work and integrate with partners to extend visibility through multiple tiers of the supply chain. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/11/research_notes/TU_SC_XMB_11_07_05_1.asp - 13k Summary: Optimizing supply chain management processes to work more closely with trading partners, requires enterprises to act together as interdependent supply networks. The development of service oriented architecture will be crucial in achieving the necessary flexibility characterizing such networked supply cha

Microsoft to Add "Encore" Functionality to MBS Great Plains 8.0 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... 2) extend the Microsoft platform with business applications at the core horizontal functionality level, providing greater opportunities for ISVs to develop ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_08_04_1.asp - 19k Summary: By adding nonprofit and public sector accounting capabilities to the forthcoming MBS Great Plains 8.0 release via acquiring a former independent software vendor (ISV) partner Encore Business Solutions, Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) may find a way to counteract its archrival Best Software's superiori