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ERP Selection Facts and Figures Case Study - Part 2: Qualitative ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic, L. Talarico & B. Spencer ... Advantages: Document Management tools can handle sophisticated importing of Engineering Bill ... preceding results and analyses to make an ERP selection decision ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/11/research_notes/CS_ER_LJT_11_21_01_1.asp - 16k - 2001-11-21 Summary: This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client. Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use. Find out what TEC learned as a result of the selection engagement.

Data Conversion in an ERP Environment

by Joseph J. Strub ... Sales History, No practical advantages. If this is needed in ERP database, manual data entry too intensive to be realistic. Field ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/10/research_notes/TU_ER_XJS_10_21_02_1.asp - 18k - 2002-10-21 Summary: Converting data in any systems implementation is a high wire act. Converting data in an ERP environment should only be undertaken with a safety net, namely a well thought-out plan of execution. This article discusses the guidelines for converting data when considering manual or electronic alternatives.

Your ERP System is Up and Running-Now What?

by Randall A. Napier ... integration points. Over time, you can move past the reactive stage and begin to gain competitive advantages from your ERP system. This is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2002/03/research_notes/MI_ER_XRN_03_28_02_1.asp - 16k - 2002-03-27 Summary: Congratulations! In your role as middle market CEO, COO, CFO, or CIO you fought the good fight and sponsored your company's ERP project. First you survived the ERP software selection process. Then you lived through the boot-camp tough implementation phase. So your ERP system is up and running-now w

BI Market Consolidation Compared to ERP Market Consolidation

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of superior analytics and planning capability, but, like in the case of the SCM and CRM markets, these advantages will diminish as the ERP vendors continue to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/DataWarehousing/2003/08/research_notes/TN_DW_PJ_08_09_03_1.asp - 23k - 2003-08-09 Summary: The BI market is ripe for consolidation, but not necessarily for the reason of capturing the scarce remaining market share like in the ERP case, but more likely for the reasons of garnering the most complete CPM portfolio.

The 5 Biggest Challenges When Implementing ERP for the First Time ...

... that originate from the aspect of human nature that never accepts any change without seeing the visible advantages of it. This is an “ERP project manager‘s ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../14/the-5-biggest-challenges-when-implementing-erp-for-the-first-time/ - 44k - 2009-07-14

Prepackaged SAP Best Practices—Are They for You?

by Olin Thompson ... Deloitte claims that its approach offers a number of advantages over traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations: ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/PN_ER_XOT_11_17_05_1.asp - 11k - 2005-11-17 Summary: SAP Best Practices are a series of fixed-scope, pre-defined packages of software and services solutions designed to address the demands of midsize enterprises in multiple industries. Are they right for you?

Should Your Software Selection Process Have a Proof of Concept? ...

by Robert Rudd ... Advantages and Disadvantages to the Vendor. These are the advantages to the vendor: ... Knowledge of software vendor management; Knowledge of ERP/CRM systems. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2004/07/research_notes/TU_TS_XRR_07_13_04_1.asp - 10k - 2004-07-13 Summary: A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively high. Risk can be measured by two key variables. These variables are complexity of requirements and level of expertise of the selection/implementation team. The more complex the

Where Is ERP Headed (Or Better, Where Should It Be Headed)? Part 4 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... for SMEs, but will represent the supplementary business model that the more nimble ERP players will have to provide (70% probability). Outsourcing Advantages: ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/04/research_notes/TN_BA_PJ_04_27_01_1.asp - 23k - 2001-04-27 Summary: This final note discusses how Application Service Providers (ASPs) have arisen on the Internet in response to such ERP woes as support expenses, misbehaving applications, and server downtime, and how as the nature of ERP software evolves into services and/or hosted models, the market might be experiencin

The Total EAM Vision Strategic Advantages in Asset Management

by Daryl Mather ... The same can be said of ERP or of CMMS ... Physical asset management contributes greatly to the achievement of competitive advantages in capital intensive companies ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2003/06/research_notes/MI_EV_XDM_06_27_03_1.asp - 26k - 2003-06-27 Summary: Physical asset management contributes greatly to the achievement of competitive advantages in capital intensive companies. Particularly in the areas of productivity, quality, cost effectiveness, and risk management. If your company has a need to manage physical assets it can benefit from a proven Total E

Justification of ERP Investments Part Two: The Intangible Effects ...

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... Effects on the MIS Function. An ERP system implemented as an integrated software package offers several advantages to the MIS function. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/02/research_notes/TU_ER_XSH_02_11_04_1.asp - 15k - 2004-02-11 Summary: The intangible or non-financial benefits of an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be viewed from several perspectives. For illustrative purposes, the discussion will focus on the benefits for accounting, product and process design, production, sales, and management information syste