Warehouse Management for Manufacturers: Why Extended ERP Might Be ...

by David Barks ... Moreover, WMS-ERP integrations that rely on batch updates will create opportunities for inaccurate information and will often slow operations down rather than ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/06/research_notes/TU_ER_SC_XDB_06_16_08_1.asp - 18k - 2008-06-16 Summary: As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches to distribution automation. Adding a warehouse management system is a logical option for many manufacturers, but this article provides insight into another option: extending ERP d

ROI Systems, Inc.: Will Slow and Steady Remain in the Race?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Moreover, ROI began delivering business intelligence functionality and Windows NT capability before most of its direct competitors. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/06/research_notes/VN_BA_PJ_06_22_00_1.asp - 17k - 2000-06-22 Summary: Over past two decades, ROI Systems has shown the commitment to deliver solid discrete manufacturing functionality and superior customer support, with modest growth and cautious new technology introduction as a consequence. Owing to its slow growth, ROI has achieved a small market presence in general and

IFS Continues to Blossom

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... received by the market. Moreover, interest in IFS' e-business solutions increased significantly during the end of 1999. During the last ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/03/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_03_08_00_1.asp - 9k - 2000-03-08 Summary: On February 14, Industrial & Financial Systems (IFS AB) announced an increase in net revenue for 1999 to Swedish Kroner (SEK) 1,948 M compared to SEK 1,238 M in 1998, an increase of 57% compared with the previous year.

Enterprise Software Migration Alert: Is SAP the Alternative?

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... Moreover, SAP's market share has only soared since Oracle's move, and to further capitalize on recent events, SAP also announced it will market "sweetened ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/06/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_06_01_05_1.asp - 22k - 2005-06-01 Summary: SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible for maintaining the competitions implementation, as users transition to SAP alternatives, offering the stability that some will likely crave.

Point of Sale: To Stand Alone or Not?

by Caroline Lam ... Moreover, other components such as planning and forecasting, allocation and distribution, open-to-buy, and stock optimization can be included within a retail ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2006/04/research_notes/TU_CR_CL_04_10_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-04-10 Summary: When selecting a point of sale (POS) solution, users have a choice between stand-alone solutions and integrated solutions. They should first evaluate core and non-core components of POS systems, and assess the strengths and weaknesses of best-of-breed and integrated approaches.

ACCPAC -- Being Much More Than Meets The Eye Part Four: Challenges ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... amongst the above powerhouse vendors. Moreover, although ACCPAC has a notable worldwide presence, and the No. 1 position in eg, Canadian ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_07_03_1.asp - 20k - 2003-02-07 Summary: One has to see how ACCPAC s moves to nurture the relationship and the morale of its VARs and to make them more successful (profitable), will play against MBS and Best s enticing financing arrangements for their VARs and customers, particularly during these days of cash scarcity.

On-demand Product Life Cycle Management: Not Just for Small to ...

by Michael Bittner ... Moreover, the potential for on-demand applications has not gone unnoticed by the large enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors, in particular SAP and Oracle ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2006/03/research_notes/TU_PL_MB_03_06_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-03-06 Summary: Product lifecycle management (PLM) is set to transition to an on-demand model. On-demand models are quicker and cheaper to deploy, but software providers must gain user enterprises' trust before on-demand PLM really takes off.

Requirement Traceability A Tester's Approach

by Neha Grover ... Moreover, the cost of the defect is two-fold, as indicated by William E. Perry in his book Effective Methods for Software Testing (Second Edition): "One to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2007/04/research_notes/TU_PL_XNG_04_30_07_1.asp - 18k - 2007-04-30 Summary: The value of a requirement traceability matrix is in its ability to track and monitor each requirement to be incorporated into the customer's product throughout the entire process of product development, and to detect defects at the earliest stage possible.

Plant-level Systems: Facing and Dealing with Obstacles

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Moreover, within a multi-plant company or within a complex supply chain, a few local applications can grow to hundreds of disparate data generators and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_11_22_05_1.asp - 13k - 2005-11-22 Summary: Production supervisors and plant managers are constantly fighting problems within a plant because they lack visibility in the supply chain and do not have an automated exception-based management system. However, a value-adding processing layer can create transparency and link information to unify company

Challenges and User Recommendations for a Focused Enterprise ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Moreover, in its partner network (if it is to expand beyond its current market with limited opportunities), all needs to be done prudently owing to limited ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/07/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_07_28_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-07-28 Summary: Some major SSI competitors, while possibly inferior regarding process or mill industry focus, will influence some purchase decisions through more comprehensive horizontal product portfolios, and superior global presence, localization capabilities, and viability which are still hurdles for SSI to overco