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Bus-Tech Speeds up Mainframe DB2 Access (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 23, 2000 Abstract : Bus-Tech has announced the EnterpriseExpress Adapter for DB2 Access. The product is a PCI-compliant ESCON adapter using IBM's Multipath Channel+ (MPC+) protocol to provide the highest possible throughput between Windows NT applications and DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 using IBM's DB2 Connect.
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Federal Contract Management and Vendors' Readiness Part Three: Meeting Federal Requirements (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 14, 2005 Abstract : Companies that are not already offering the capabilities of meeting the exacting, stringent requirements of federal agencies will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in the federal and defense markets. Conversely, those vendors and their users--government contractors--who can deliver comprehensive solutions that satisfy the requirements of federal agencies are in the driver's seat to capture that market segment.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - CRM Acronym Definition and Related White Papers ( Pages)
by TEC Staff
Jun 13, 2009 Abstract : Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are software systems that cover the range of interaction a company has with its current, or potential customers. Its functionality can include marketing automation, sales force automation, help desk, customer service and support, partner management, contract management and creation, project and team management, Internet sales, e-mail response management, analytics, and important technical criteria.
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Retail Systems: A Primer (3 Pages)
by Caroline Lam
Mar 13, 2006 Abstract : The core components of a retail information system are inventory management, inventory optimization, revenue management, sales management, and reports and inquiries. Non-core components can include financial, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and warehouse management systems.
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Intuitive Manufacturing Systems Shows Maturity in Adolescent Age Part Four: Challenges and User Recommendations (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 25, 2004 Abstract : As long as the 'old' software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building replacement products on a new framework a higher risk strategy. Product functionality still matters and, while it is important for enterprise applications providers to implement the latest computer science 'quantum leap', there is no guaranteed correlation between first-to-market and the ultimate-success-in-the-market. Iin fact, based on many experiences, one could even argue that the correlation might be inverse.
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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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2006 PMI Research Conference Aims to Link Project Management Discipline with the Business Community (3 Pages)
by Neil Stolovitsky
Sep 1, 2006 Abstract : The 2006 PMI Research Conference was an excellent venue for gauging the direction in which project management research is heading. The presentations of the areas of portfolio management and program management confirm the rising demand for project portfolio management solutions.
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Document Management and Digital Asset Management Is There a Difference and What Might It Be? (4 Pages)
by Hans Mercx
Dec 19, 2005 Abstract : As enterprises seek better content management systems, documentation management (DM) and digital asset management (DAM) are growing in popularity. Despite market confusion, the two solutions serve different functions, but can still be integrated to meet an enterprise's needs.
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Microsoft Axapta: Design Factors Shape System Usage Part Three: Manufacturing Environments (5 Pages)
by Scott Hamilton
Feb 12, 2005 Abstract : If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design factors affecting system usage in a manufacturing environment.
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