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Customization Drives Complexity - Why It's Hard to Design, Sell, and Produce 'Simple' Products (8 Pages)
by Jim Brown
Sep 9, 2003
Abstract : It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be 'simple' products becomes surprisingly complex when manufacturers introduce high levels of customization. How can manufacturers of configured products address this complexity to streamline their processes, reduce cost and increase customer responsiveness?
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Is SSA GT Betting Infini(um)tely On Acquisitions? Part Three: Complementary Products (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 13, 2002
Abstract : At a first glance, one can even notice that the complementary nature of some SSA GT products and Infinium products may indeed provide a ‘kick for a buck’ proposition. Further, it appears that SSA GT understands and listens closely (via Global Guide Groups) to the needs of conservative ERP customers that are unwilling to ditch a good functional product even at a cost of its technological antiquity. Further, it has a track record of strong functional development that preserves the customer’s current investment.
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Vendor Analysis: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Products Examined (4 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Nov 23, 2002
Abstract : Kaspersky Labs is no newcomer to anti-virus products. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Pleasanton, California and Cambridge, England, Kaspersky Labs has successfully branded itself as a leader in multi-platform anti-virus products. Though many IT decision makers neglect to protect their UNIX systems from viruses, research done by Kaspersky Labs indicates that Linux may be just as prone to viruses as Microsoft operating systems.
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Can We Intelligently Use Part Numbers to Configure and Order the Right Products? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 20, 2007
Abstract : In the industrial automation industry, an overlooked, fatal flaw of sales configurator solutions is their inability to simultaneously configure part numbers and products. A greater concern is their inability to 'decipher' product specifications from part numbersﾗthat is, in reverse.
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HighJump Grows in a Period of Low Growth Through Adaptable, Broad Function Products Part Three: Highjump SCE Solutions (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 16, 2003
Abstract : Besides the highly functional WMS, HighJump provides a comprehensive and adaptable suite of other SCE solutions. Thus, the company’s continued expansion, increases in research and development (R&D) investment, and its products’ flexibility, simplicity and highly competitive prices have been flying in the face of current pessimistic sentiment and tight purses in the IT market.
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The Fragile Consumer Packaged Goods Market and Private Label Products (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jan 4, 2006
Abstract : The drive towards private labels has many impacts on the industry. A consumer packaged goods manufacturer's business strategy must recognize this and deal with the opportunities and threats it creates.
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Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline Acquisitions? Part Three: ACCPAC's Back-Office Products Enhancements (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 4, 2004
Abstract : ACCPAC continues to enhance the PRO series and Advantage series product lines.
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Product Configurators Pave the Way for Mass Customization (6 Pages)
by Joseph Neelamkavil & Helen Xie
Aug 21, 2003
Abstract : 'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality and faster delivery; yet they also want products customized to match their unique needs. A product configurator that enables manufacturers to efficiently deliver customized products by automating product configuration processes is one of the key promising technologies in implementing mass customization.
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HighJump Grows in a Period of Low Growth Through Adaptable, Broad Function Products Part Four: Challenges and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 17, 2003
Abstract : The competition is becoming relentless given a slew of WMS vendors delivering sophisticated collaboration, visibility, and SCEM functionality. Further many of them are also consistently profitable and have more visibility and mindshare.
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