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Attributes of Sarbanes-Oxley Tool Sets Part Two: Information and Communication, Monitoring, and Startup Tips (5 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub & Michael J. Lucas
Dec 9, 2003 Abstract : An earlier article, Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations, included a brief discussion of the use of computer-based tool sets and repositories to facilitate compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Here we examine this issue in more detail. Of particular interest are the key characteristics that you should look for when selecting such tool sets. Read on to see how these tool sets can assist your company in meeting the new audit challenges facing corporate America.
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Attributes of Sarbanes-Oxley Tool Sets Part One: Control Environment, Risk Assessment, and Control Activities (5 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub & Michael J. Lucas
Dec 8, 2003 Abstract : An earlier article, Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations, included a brief discussion of the use of computer-based tool sets and repositories to facilitate compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Here we examine this issue in more detail. Of particular interest are the key characteristics that you should look for when selecting such tool sets. Read on to see how these tool sets can assist your company in meeting the new audit challenges facing corporate America.
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Brain of Supply Chain System (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jun 19, 2004 Abstract : A software tool called advanced planning and optimization, APO, for short, is used to make a supply chain system cost effective and integrated. Since this tool works on top of all other software tools which are used to plan, monitor, and control supply chain activities and control them, APO can effectively be called the brain of a supply chain system. This article explores advantages of having an APO tool for managing supply chain functions even if a business already has invested in a supply chain management (SCM) system. If a company has not made the investment then the APO tool can be used together with the upcoming SCM system.
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Criteria for Selecting a Software Estimation Tool (3 Pages)
by Murali Chemuturi
Apr 25, 2007 Abstract : A plethora of software estimation tools are available, each claimed to be better than the others, thereby confusing prospective buyers. An effective tool ought to provide for all four aspects of software estimation, namely, size, effort, cost, and schedule.
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Will a Tool Manufacturer and a Supply Chain Software Vendor 'Click' in Matrimony? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 13, 2006 Abstract : The merger of traditional brick-and-mortar manufacturer Illinois Tool Works with Internet-based Click Commerce is puzzling, but has some method to the madness. Only time will tell how easily and tightly their tools will 'click' with each other.
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Bristol Technology Ships Win-to-Lin Migration Tool (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Dec 8, 1999 Abstract : Bristol Technology, Inc. has announced shipment of its Windows-to-Linux application-migration tool. Bristol's Wind/U for Linux product, which began shipping Tuesday, enables developers to compile Microsoft Win32 API and Microsoft Foundation Class source code directly on Linux, and create native, desktop and server-based Linux applications, according to Bristol.
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A Unique Product Lifecycle Management Tool for Private Label Retail (3 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Dec 16, 2005 Abstract : The Worldwide Retail Exchange (WWRE) and the Global NetXchange (GNX) have merged their complementary Web-enabled product sets to form Agentrics LLC. One outcome is the ProductVine PLM solution, which is clearly designed for and targeted to private label retailers.
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Inventory Control Is Perhaps the Most Powerful Tool You Have for Containing Your Warehousing Costs (3 Pages)
by René Jones
Nov 26, 2005 Abstract : Your company's success is not only dependent on sales, but also on your company's ability to say, 'Yes we have that item in stock.' The problem is, inventory control is usually an after thought.
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Software for Real People Part One: MindManager Feature and Functions (5 Pages)
by David March
Jan 31, 2005 Abstract : Many software applications are indispensable for the operation and management of the enterprise. They, however, may actually stifle creativity--arguably the most valuable aspect of human capital--by requiring the user to adapt to the tool rather than have the tool supporting the user.
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