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SAP Lowers Revenue Expectations

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... On the contrary, it reinforces the prediction we outlined in our research note on SAP in August 1999 (See TEC Technology Note: "research/ResearchHighlights ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/10/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_10_20_99_1.asp - 5k - 1999-10-20 Summary: Business applications vendor PeopleSoft took aim at the customer relationship management (CRM) market on October 11 as it announced plans to buy Vantive, a maker of CRM software. The stock-for-stock deal, valued at $433 million, gives PeopleSoft a comprehensive electronic-business solution designed to he

PeopleSoft buys CRM specialist Vantive for $433 Million

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... On the contrary, it reinforces the prediction we outlined in our research note on SAP in August 1999 (See TEC Technology Note: "research/ResearchHighlights ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/10/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_10_20_99_2.asp - 5k - 1999-10-20 Summary: Business applications vendor PeopleSoft took aim at the customer relationship management (CRM) market on October 11 as it announced plans to buy Vantive, a maker of CRM software. The stock-for-stock deal, valued at $433 million, gives PeopleSoft a comprehensive electronic-business solution designed to he

SAP Highlights Supply Chain Management Tools

by Steve McVey ... Note: "research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/08/research_notes/ VN_BA_PJ_9_99_2.asp">SAP AG - ERP Leader with a New Dimension" September 1st ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/12/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_12_22_99_2.asp - 5k - 1999-12-22 Summary: At last week's eBusiness Conference & Expo, SAP AG updated attendees on its supply chain management application, Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO).

SAP for the Chemicals Industry: Challenges and User ...

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... application for pricing management called SAP Price and Margin Management (SAP PMM) by Vendavo that runs on SAP's NetWeaver (see research/ResearchHighlights/ERP ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/06/research_notes/PN_ER_XOT_06_01_06_1.asp - 22k - 2006-06-01 Summary: Using the SAP ERP Chemicals Packaged Solution may represent a significant advantage—but only if SAP is the right enterprise resource planning system for the prospective user company, and if the prepackaged business processes are a suitable fit.

The Challenges of SAP Relationship and User Recommendations

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... as custom-built applications (see research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/ research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_01_06_1.asp)" target="_blank">Multipurpose SAP NetWeaver). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/12/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_12_14_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-12-14 Summary: The potential of enterprise incentive management systems, as being closely related to human capital management, should not be ignored. This software category promises a fairly rapid and tangible return on investment in addition to its wide range of benefits.

SAP's New Level of e-Commerce: mySAP.com

by A. Turner ... Recent announcements detail SAP's initiatives with service providers (See TEC News Analysis article: "research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/01 ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/01/news_analysis/NA_EC_ADT_01_07_00_2.asp - 6k - 2000-01-07 Summary: SAP adds functionality to its role-based workplace portals.

What Are Your Competitors Telling You? A Case Study: SAP's New ...

by Lawson Abinanti ... While I think this to be true, SAP's research found that companies not listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ still related to the message. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2006/01/research_notes/MI_EV_XLA_01_05_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-01-05 Summary: SAP has a new marketing campaign. What does this mean for competitors, prospective buyers, and business-to-business marketing professionals? This case study explains why it's important to dig deeper when a company of interest to you changes its marketing campaign.

The Retail Battleground for Pricing Management

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... Investing about $90 million (USD) in the retail product's research and development (R&D), SAP has also attracted over 200 customers to upgrade to the latest ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_XOT_05_04_06_1.asp - 16k - 2006-05-04 Summary: The imperative to respond to constantly-evolving customer requirements more efficiently is driving retailers to look at applications giants to provide standardized software that provides flexible, integrated demand intelligence.

SAP for Chemicals Functionality

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... For more on SAP RFID forays in other industries, see research/ResearchHighlights/ Scm/2004/04/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_04_23_04_1.asp" target="_blank">RFID—A ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/research_notes/PN_ER_XOT_05_31_06_1.asp - 22k - 2006-05-31 Summary: SAP has been delivering on its chemicals industry strategy by expanding its capabilities for manufacturing and supply chain management, broadening its composite package applications in areas such as emissions management, pricing management, and manufacturing dashboards, and focusing on mid-market compani

Has SAP Nailed Plant Level Leadership with Lighthammer?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_02_06_1.asp" target="_blank">SAP NetWeaver Background, Direction, and User Recommendations). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_06_06_1.asp - 27k - 2006-02-06 Summary: The acquisition of the formerly loyal composite applications partner Lighthammer bolsters SAP's capabilities of connectivity and visibility into manufacturing plant performance. However, it does not, at this stage, provide much added industry-specific shop-floor functionality per se.