Reduce IT Procurement Time And Risk

by J. Dowling ... Magic Response #1a - Consider future requirements and applications of the solution when establishing the requirements list. Employ ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2001/03/research_notes/MI_EV_JFD_03_12_01_1.asp - 16k Summary: All one has to do to get with the best product at the best price is to identify every requirement, find a product that meets all of the criteria, negotiate the best price and get it all done before the product becomes obsolete or the supplier goes out of business. Many successful and not so successful s

SCT and G-Log Form Alliance For Collaborative Logistics in the ...

by P. Catz ... list. These companies should consider the added functionality from this partnership for an addition to their requirements list. Most ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/08/news_analysis/NA_BA_XPC_08_02_01_1.asp - 9k Summary: G-Log, a leader in collaborative logistics, and SCT, a leader in enterprise applications for the process industries, have joined forces to bring together their products and expertise for the process enterprise.

Tier 3 And Tier 4 ... Where Do You Go If You Don't Know, What You ...

by Carl Livesay ... The challenge is getting a clearly articulated "requirements list" or ultimately an RFP. ... Meanwhile, the customer still does not have a requirements list. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/05/research_notes/TU_ER_XCL_05_15_1.asp - 25k Summary: If you are an executive in a Tier 3 or Tier 4 manufacturing company and you have wondered where to start, whom to call, what questions to ask, this article is for you.

Is SCT And Logistics.com Partnership A Déjà vu?

by P.J. Jakovljevic & P. Catz ... list. These companies should consider the added functionality from this partnership for an addition to their requirements list. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/12/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_12_07_01_1.asp - 12k Summary: While, at first glance, SCT’s partnerships with G-Log and Logistics.com may seem redundant, a more detailed analysis reveals their distinct purposes.

Kewill And Microsoft Great Plains To Further Mutually Complement

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... product. These companies should consider the added functionality from this alliance for an addition to their requirements list. Some ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/11/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_11_12_01_1.asp - 13k Summary: While Microsoft Great Plains and Kewill will offer a potentially awesome combined offering worldwide, their competitors will bet on products that cover all the bases in a natively integrated fashion.

Epicor Claims The Forefront Of CRM.NET-ification. Part 2: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... These companies should consider adding the announced functionality to their requirements list, as to secure value in terms of both cost savings and increased ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2002/06/news_analysis/NA_CR_PJ_06_12_02_1.asp - 16k Summary: Epicor’s ability to enhance its products and its determination on executing product and technology strategies deserves commendation. Current users are advised to follow Epicor's new product introductions and keep an eye on its future product strategy. The positive sign is the company’s more manageabl

INFIMACS Boasts MRP Relevant To MROs

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... MRP, and costing. These companies should also consider the above-added functionality for an addition to their requirements list. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_05_09_02_1.asp - 11k Summary: Through incrementally adding functionality tidbits that are crucial to its target market and that are not easily emulated by its competitors, Relevant continues to have a fair shot at delivering a viable solution to project-based discrete mid-market manufacturers such as aerospace contractors, contract m

Microsoft Lays Enforced-Concrete Foundation For Its Business ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... These companies should consider adding the announced functionality to their requirements list, as to secure value in terms of both cost savings and increased ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/11/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_11_06_02_1.asp - 12k Summary: Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider existing functionality only. MBS, at this stage, will likely not appeal to companies that need more complex CRM capabilities or must manage customer relationships through diverse li

Application Erosion: Eating Away at Your Hard Earned Value

by Olin Thompson ... install the existing ERP system. When he reviewed their requirements list for the replacement system, he reported some amazing facts: ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/MI_ER_XOT_03_25_05_1.asp - 12k Summary: Application erosion starts the day you turn on any new system, and it continues constantly. To prevent it, you need a plan. If you suffer from it today, you need a plan to regain the value you once had.

Mid-Market ERP Vendors Doing CRM & SCM In A DIY Fashion Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... These companies should consider adding the announced functionality to their requirements list, as to secure value in terms of both cost savings and increased ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/04/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_04_22_02_1.asp - 18k Summary: Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial mid-market leaders such as J.D. Edwards, Baan, Intentia, QAD, IFS and Epicor, and newly formed mid-market juggernauts like Microsoft Great Plains, Best Software (formerly Sage S