What Are Signing Functions

You Need More Than Functions and Features to Implement an ERP ...

by Joseph J. Strub

... Unless you turn those functions and features into reality with a successful ... If not,
perhaps you should sharpen your pencil before signing the contract. ...

http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/EN_ER_XJS_03_17_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-03-17

Summary: This article continues the examination of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation of an ERP package easier for your project team, end users, and IT department. Read on to see what tools you may want to have in your toolbox before proceeding with the implementation.

Ways of Finding Software Vendors: The Pro s and Con's

by Joseph J. Strub

... at selection service and based on previously entered data (selecting functions and
features ... you still have more work to complete before signing the contract. ...

http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2003/07/research_notes/TU_TS_XJS_07_30_03_1.asp - 17k - 2003-07-30

Summary: So you are looking for software to support the critical functions of your company. Unfortunately, you can't go to your local Software'R'Us. This article discusses several sources and methods for identifying potential software vendors. It also examines the pro's and con's of each method.

Two Highly Focused Vendors Team For Their Markets' Good

by P.J. Jakovljevic

... Their joint efforts have already shown market progress with the signing of a new
iRenaissance ... To that end, Ross is adding functions to meet the new CFR 21 Part ...

http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2002/08/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_08_05_02_1.asp - 19k - 2002-08-05

Summary: For every vendor, focus often results with more value to its targeted customers. Two highly focused vendors that also remain profitable and growing even in these difficult economic times, Ross Systems and Prescient Systems, are thus seemingly poised to offer enriched combined value proposition to their

SSA GT to EXE-cute (Yet) Another Acquisition Part Two: EXE

by P.J. Jakovljevic

... (NASDAQ: EXEE) announced the signing of a ... recently renamed into EXceed Fulfill) combined
Exceed WMS products with transportation management functions such as ...

http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2003/09/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_09_27_03_1.asp - 27k - 2003-09-27

Summary: Like the previous few SSA GT acquisitions, this merger too seems aimed at enlarging SSA GT's customer base, market share, and more importantly, its predictably recurring support revenue and consequently larger R&D pool. Both companies have notable customer bases with a wide geographic spread (particularl

IBM s Marketplace Solutions: Is Ariba Not Enough?

by D. Geller

... aggregated catalogs, secure membership registration, and business intelligence and
reporting functions. ... in the news and seem to be signing customers right and ...

http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_EC_DPG_06_08_00_1.asp - 21k - 2000-06-08

Summary: IBM trains its sights on helping businesses create online marketplaces. But, we ask our staff prognosticator, isn t that what partner Ariba does?

Can 'Intuitive' And 'ERP' Words Be Associated?

by P.J. Jakovljevic

... Intuitive SPC reportedly allows the user to activate program functions with one
mouse click ... the expansion of its global partner channel with the signing of 12 ...

http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/07/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_07_18_02_1.asp - 23k - 2002-07-18

Summary: While Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, still largely a stealth small ERP provider, may have the Intuitive ERP trump to attract SMEs internationally, a bevy of competitors has also been engaged in delivering their panaceas to the increasingly crowding market segment.

First Look: Peregrine Offers Cradle to Grave Procurement

by D. Geller

... Get.Resources is implemented as a collection of server-side Java functions (servelets). ...
For example, a user signing on sees a screen with top-level functional ...

http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/02/research_notes/PN_EC_DPG_02_00_1.asp - 21k - 2000-02-01

Summary: Peregrine's Get.Resources is an E-procurement system that contains features to manage the acquisition of capital assets and track their lifecycle costs. The product supports a number of different kinds of supplier arrangements ranging from internally hosted catalogs to links with Commerce One's MarketSit

Intentia Braces For Its Ongoing Roller-Coaster Ride Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic

... has been to establish strong local offices, typically by signing up joint ... would be
a delayed release of computer-telephony integration (CTI) functions while no ...

http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/07/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_07_16_02_1.asp - 18k - 2002-07-16

Summary: To continue to expand beyond its European roots and succeed in other markets, Intentia must continue to focus on marketing and sales, both direct and indirect, engaging a number of resellers and executing an aggressive, enticing marketing program, although not at the expense of profit margins.

SSA GT to EXE-cute (Yet) Another Acquisition Part Four: Challenges ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic

... (NASDAQ: EXEE) announced the signing of a ... leaders or if it will stop short at delivering
merely tactical, manufacturing-oriented SCE chunks of new functions. ...

http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2003/09/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_09_30_03_1.asp - 12k - 2003-09-30

Summary: SSA will have its platter full attempting to integrate EXE, as well as its other recent acquisitions while maintaining and improving customer support for EXE's two main WMS products. It certainly cannot postpone the strategy roadmap delivery indefinitely.