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Workforce Diversity: Meeting the Challenges Head On (Article)

Abstract: TEC analyst Sherry Fox looks at two dimensions of workplace diversity—age and ethnicity—and how they can affect your business. Diversity is an important part of the change that today’s businesses are experiencing. Many organizations are working on an international level and, as such, need to underst (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: TEC analyst Sherry Fox looks at two dimensions of workplace diversity—age and ethnicity—and how they can affect your business. Diversity is an impo...

Published 2011-06-08

Sage ERP and CRM Portfolio Update: Clarity at Last (Article)

Abstract: P.J. Jakovljevic clarifies the market positioning of Sage's enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) portfolios. Having developed an extraordinary customer experience (ECE) strategy—“Enrich, Connect, Grow”—Sage is firming up its enterprise resource planning (ER (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: PJ Jakovljevic clarifies the market positioning of Sage's enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) portfolio...

Published 2011-05-13

Delving into the Facts Behind the ERP Vendor Market’s Self ... (Article)

Abstract: ERP vendor UNIT4 has joined the discussion on the topic of its current state of affairs. Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, I’ve decided to ask vendors about their opinions and approaches. UNIT4 has joined the discussion on the topic of its current state of (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: ERP vendor UNIT4 has joined the discussion on the topic of its current state of affairs. Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses o...

Published 2010-08-04

The Path to ERP for Small Businesses - Part 1: The Research (Article)

Abstract: An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive look at how a successful ERP software implementation for small businesses can be achieved. Most consultants agree that there are three stages that precede a software implementation project: research, evaluation, and selection. This thr (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive look at how a successful ERP software implementation for small businesses ca...

Published 2010-02-10

The Blurry Line between ERP and PLM in Engineer-to-order (ETO) ... (Article)

Abstract: Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing needs a high level of integration between ERP and PLM systems. This article points out that ERP and PLM solutions are moving toward each other to achieve more organic data and process connectivity. (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing needs a high level of integration between ERP and PLM systems. This article points out that ERP and PLM solu...

Published 2009-11-27

Playing Devil’s Advocate with an Innovative Vendor’s “ ... (Article)

Abstract: Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, we’ve decided to ask vendors about their opinions and approaches. IFS has re-joined the discussion on the topic of user experience (UX) design. (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, we’ve decided to ask vendors about their opinions and approaches....

Published 2009-08-03

Justification of ERP Investments Part 1: Quantifiable Benefits ... (Article)

Abstract: Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry do not affect the results. Benefits have been indicated for large and small firms, whether they make standard or custom products or are in discrete or process manufacturing envi (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry do not affect the ...

Published 2009-06-12

Management Excellence: The Metrics Reloaded (White Paper)

Abstract: The key to enterprise performance management is to identity a company’s value drivers, focus on them, and align the company to drive results. But there are many management methodologies—such as the balanced scorecard, performance prism, and five forces. What is the right framework for your busine (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: ... results. But there are many management methodologies—such as the balanced scorecard, performance prism, and five forces. What ...

Published 2010-03-11

Squeeze Play in the Supply Chain Management Market (Article)

Abstract: Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this upward push from the SCE vendors, enterprise resource planning vendors are now pushing downward and including SCE modules within their solutions. (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this upward push from the SCE...

Published 2009-03-25

"Evergreen"—Environmental Regulations for High-tech and ... (Article)

Abstract: High-tech and electronics, chemical, and oil and gas industries each have their fair share of regulatory requirements to meet, and an increasing number include environmental directives. Enterprise applications designed to meet their distinct needs should help pave the way to compliance. (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: High-tech and electronics, chemical, and oil and gas industries each have their fair share of regulatory requirements to meet, and an increasing n...

Published 2009-03-20

Attribute-based Demand Planning: A Powerful Tool for Process ... (Article)

Abstract: As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand management software. In the process manufacturing environment, this software can help manufacturers deal with complex manufacturing processes and increase overall customer satisfact (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: As manufacturing becomes a global process, advances in demand management software have given rise to attribute-based demand management software. I...

Published 2008-12-24

A Semi–open Source Vendor Discusses Market Trends (Article)

Abstract: A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s footprint isn’t entirely in the open source door, however, with OpenMFG, its commercially licensed solution with an open source infrastructure. (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s footprint isn’t enti...

Published 2008-10-10

The Web-based Sales Portal—A Catalyst for Business ... (Article)

Abstract: A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company. In this article, key structural and functional elements, as well as the advantages of implementing and effectively using a sales portal, are discussed. (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company. In this article, ...

Published 2008-09-15

Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to Improve ... (Article)

Abstract: Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer maintenance manageme...

Published 2008-08-06

Welcome to ERP Showdown: Infor ERP LN 6.1 vs. Epicor Vantage vs. ... (Article)

Abstract: I'm Larry Blitz, editor of TEC’s Vendor Showdown series. With enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems being the information backbone of the organization, we decided to take a closer look at three of the more popular discrete ERP solutions for the mid-market. Using TEC's ERP Evaluation Center, we com (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: I'm Larry Blitz, editor of TEC’s Vendor Showdown series. With enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems being the information backbone of the org...

Published 2008-07-09

Ambitious Plans and Promises: How Will the Market Respond to One ... (Article)

Abstract: The market should commend Infor’s attempt to combine business-specific solutions from a partner like IBM. If nothing else, the fact that Infor can provide integrated and best-in-class offerings poises the vendor to become serious competition for such giants as SAP and Oracle. (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: The market should commend Infor’s attempt to combine business-specific solutions from a partner like IBM. If nothing else, the fact that Infor can...

Published 2008-07-07

Ambitious Plans and Promises: An Enterprise Software Vendor’s ... (Article)

Abstract: Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention issues, move forward with “green” and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and even has a viable new product version to offer Baan users. (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention issues, move forward w...

Published 2008-07-02

Welcome to ERP Showdown! Infor SyteLine vs. Exact Software Macola ... (Article)

Abstract: Today's ERP Showdown pits Infor SyteLine vs. Exact Software Macola ES vs. QAD Enterprise Application, all aimed at medium-sized businesses in the $250 million (USD)–plus range. Once again, we used TEC's ERP Evaluation Center to look at all eight standard ERP modules… (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: Today's ERP Showdown pits Infor SyteLine vs. Exact Software Macola ES vs. QAD Enterprise Application, all aimed at medium-sized businesses in the ...

Published 2008-06-23

Welcome to ERP - Distribution Showdown! Epicor Enterprise vs. JDA ... (Article)

Abstract: I'm Larry Blitz, editor of Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC) Vendor Showdown series. Welcome to our latest: ERP - Distribution Showdown. You’ll notice this one has a broader focus than Showdowns we’ve done in the past. Again we’ll be comparing three vendor solutions head-to-head, but not just (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: I'm Larry Blitz, editor of Technology Evaluation Centers’ (TEC) Vendor Showdown series. Welcome to our latest: ERP - Distribution Showdown. You’ll...

Published 2008-05-23

Chemical Industry ERP Showdown: Infor vs. JD Edwards vs. Lawson vs ... (Article)

Abstract: Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for the evaluation. All the results were based on the latest request for information (RFI) supplied to us by the vendors, and all priorities were assigned by the client. (...)

Excerpt related to PRISM: Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for the evaluation. All the ...

Published 2008-03-10

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