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ERP Evaluation Center

Nov 8, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted ERP knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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Evaluating Strategic Information Technology Investment: An Appraisal of Software Alternatives for Small to Medium Enterprises ( Pages)
by Igor Grubisic
Dec 18, 2006 Abstract : The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed source solution.
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Catering to Small and Medium-Size Enterprises ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
May 1, 2004 Abstract : With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are starting to receive more attention and scrutiny. This article explores the special needs of the SMEs and asks, from a software standpoint, what companies can to do survive in this unique marketplace and what vendors can do to service them. Read on for the answers.
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Catering to Small and Medium-Size Enterprises (5 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 26, 2003 Abstract : With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are starting to receive more attention and scrutiny. This article explores the special needs of the SMEs and asks, from a software standpoint, what companies can to do survive in this unique marketplace and what vendors can do to service them. Read on for the answers.
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Server and Desktop Solutions: What the Research Means for Small and Medium Enterprises ( Pages)
by Igor Grubisic
Dec 20, 2006 Abstract : Different types of organizations show distinct preferences when assigning importance to the criteria on which to base their operating system selection. Small and medium enterprises need to carefully analyze the available data to accurately evaluate their strategic IT investments.
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Looking For Software—The Expectations of Small and Medium Enterprises ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Oct 17, 2005 Abstract : Small and medium enterprises (SME) looking for software must understand their needs and articulate their expectations to get what they want and need from software.
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Symix Sytems: Shifting SME's Focus to Their Customers ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : Symix is regarded as the originator of the extended ERP concept (CSRP), which has proven to be so attractive to mid-market enterprises that two other leading mid-market vendors entered into specific R&D and licensing agreements with Symix to gain access to its SyteAPS. Despite a highly competitive environment, we predict that Symix Systems will reach $250 million in revenues within the next 3 years, based on attractiveness of its product for discrete manufacturing and distribution within Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME).
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Enterprises May Be Overlooking Profits from After-sales Service ( Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Aug 15, 2006 Abstract : If service parts and service personnel management are well managed, manufacturers can significantly improve their profits from service operations. This will lead in turn to significant overall profit margins.
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Do Chinese Enterprises Really Need MES and WMS? ( Pages)
by Nelson M. Nones
Jul 23, 2005 Abstract : Despite rapid industrialization in China and other developing countries, most manufacturing execution systems (MES) and warehouse management systems (WMS) are found in North America, Western Europe, and Japan. These systems have made extraordinary productivity gains possible in the West. However, Chinese manufacturers require a new generation of MES and WMS capabilities to boost their productivity.
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Software Giants Make Courting A Small Guy Their "Business One" Priority ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 6, 2003 Abstract : As the battle for the mid-market intensifies, each Tier 1 vendor is exhibiting its bag of tricks for small-to-medium enterprises. While PeopleSoft is refining its fixed-price & time proposition to the upper-end of the mid-market, SAP is trying a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP All-in-One similar offering for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering SAP Business One product to appeal to complexity-adverse smaller enterprises. Oracle seems to be dabbling with both approaches…
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