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Abstract:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight
is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an
audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establ (...)
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Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is
being refocused on the...
Published:
2003-10-20
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Abstract:
About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral,
extended enterprise resource planning product, and DemandStream for lean automation. (...)
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About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral,
extended enterprise r...
Published:
2006-03-01
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Abstract:
It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores
key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected. (...)
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... Can Auditing and Project Management Co-Exist in an ERP Environment ...
involvement is, indeed, rare, inclusion of the audit function in the planning phase should
...
Published:
2003-09-02
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Abstract:
All the recent management trends from Continuous Improvement to Business Process Re-engineering have had the same issue we
see with E-Business. They have enterprise-wide implications and tend to become part of the corporate department that started
the initiative. This article recommends a more strategi (...)
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... to be established as only an advisory, strategic planning function,
then the ... All the recent management trends from Continuous Improvement to Business Process
Re ...
Published:
2003-07-05
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Abstract:
All the recent management trends from Continuous Improvement to Business Process Re-engineering have had the same issue we
see with E-Business. They have enterprise-wide implications and tend to become part of the corporate department that started
the initiative. This article recommends a more strategi (...)
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articles on the planning function of management:
... to be established as only an advisory, strategic planning function,
then the ... All the recent management trends from Continuous Improvement to Business Process
Re ...
Published:
2003-07-05
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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. (...)
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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
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Abstract:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight
is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an
audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establ (...)
Excerpt related to
articles on the planning function of management:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is
being refocused on the...
Published:
2003-10-20
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Abstract:
It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores
key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected. (...)
Excerpt related to
articles on the planning function of management:
... Can Auditing and Project Management Co-Exist in an ERP Environment ...
involvement is, indeed, rare, inclusion of the audit function in the planning phase should
...
Published:
2003-09-02
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Abstract:
Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply
chain. Companies using conventional, new product inventory methods are missing opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. (...)
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Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply chain.
Companies using c...
Published:
2005-08-01
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Abstract:
This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority
for your organization. This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features
are a high priority for your organization. Learn ab (...)
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This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority
for your organization...
Published:
2010-05-04
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Abstract:
To provide useful financial insight on projects, financial managers need to think about business strategy more like a series
of options than a single projected cash flow. While the concepts of options are certainly familiar to most executives, the
trick to valuing strategic choices lies in the complex an (...)
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To provide useful financial insight on projects, financial managers need to think about business strategy more like a series
of options than a sin...
Published:
1999-10-01
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Abstract:
With Infor Human Capital Management (HCM) 3.0, Infor has combined transactional and strategic human resources functionality
with planned integration to its flagship enterprise resource planning and extensions solutions, so that customers can better
align HCM initiatives with overall business strategy. (...)
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With Infor Human Capital Management (HCM) 3.0, Infor has combined transactional and strategic human resources functionality
with planned integrati...
Published:
2006-10-12
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Abstract:
Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which
does not work in some manufacturing environments. (...)
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Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which does
not work in some man...
Published:
2005-08-08
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Abstract:
Increasingly, every user company's success is contingent upon its ability to make an almost immediate finished product or
service delivery to customers. As supply chains become more dynamic and operate in near real-time, the lines between planning
and execution continue to blur, which bodes well for thei (...)
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Increasingly, every user company's success is contingent upon its ability to make an almost immediate finished product
or service delivery to cust...
Published:
2004-07-01
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Abstract:
The highly competitive product manufacturing market makes true product lifecycle management (PLM) inevitable. PLM helps companies
map product requirements to features, obtain control over product data, preserve product knowledge assets, and enter into
the new paradigm of modular product development. (...)
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... matrix (decision matrix), or quality function deployment (QFD ... A
true product lifecycle management (PLM) system ... or computer-aided process planning
(CAPP) teams ...
Published:
2009-09-02
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Abstract:
Organizations considering the offshore outsourcing of processes should seriously consider adopting a proven methodology before
implementation. This will minimize risk and maximize the return associated with offshore outsourcing and will help create
a successful venture. (...)
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Organizations considering the offshore outsourcing of processes should seriously consider adopting a proven methodology before
implementation. Thi...
Published:
2005-05-28
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Abstract:
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 (...)
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Physical asset management contributes greatly to the achievement of competitive advantages in capital intensive companies.
Particularly in the are...
Published:
2003-06-27
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Abstract:
Owing to learning from the past experiences and to the help of specialized selection service providers, selecting an enterprise
package has to a degree, become a routine occurrence in the life of an IT organization. Recently however, there has been much
noise created by some pundits and vendors belittlin (...)
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Owing to learning from the past experiences and to the help of specialized selection service providers, selecting an enterprise
package has to a d...
Published:
2003-10-25
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Abstract:
RFPs and selection tools typically focus on features and functions. The business process protagonists consider this focus
old fashioned. However, users want and need an inventory or check lists of the functions to understand if the business process
will work. One always has to start from somewhere, and t (...)
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RFPs and selection tools typically focus on features and functions. The business process protagonists consider this focus
old fashioned. However, ...
Published:
2003-10-28
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Abstract:
There are critical objectives that Supply Chain Management Software must satisfy to meet the challenges faced by wholesale
distributors. (...)
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There are critical objectives that Supply Chain Management Software must satisfy to meet the challenges faced by wholesale
distributors.
Published:
2001-09-12