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Abstract:
Ross Systems has come a long way as seen by TEC at the recent Rossworld user conference. The company’s progress is impressive,
but is Ross attempting to tackle too many requirements at once? (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
Ross Systems has come a long way as seen by TEC at the recent Rossworld user conference. The company’s progress is impressive,
but is Ross attemp...
Published:
2002-12-17
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Abstract:
Ramco's broad and deep product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a powerful value proposition, however no one will know about it until marketing and sales execution are significantly
improved. (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
Ramco's broad and deep product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a powerful ...
Published:
2003-01-24
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Abstract:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of
renowned manufacturing ERP provider J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently, the acquisition of demand flow and lean manufacturing
software solutions from JCIT, might indicate that (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of renowned
manufacturing ER...
Published:
2004-01-24
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Abstract:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly
variable demand, or to execute predictable product supply strategies. (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly variable
demand, or to ex...
Published:
2007-12-24
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Abstract:
The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and
statutory reporting, but do little to streamline or control operational activities. (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and statutory
reporting, but ...
Published:
2004-09-25
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Abstract:
Smaller manufacturing enterprises are often more comfortable dealing with a vendor of a size and corporate culture similar
to theirs. Examples of these markets can be e.g., fresh meats, dairy producers, Tier 2/3 automotive suppliers, etc. Some of
these thriving Boutique Vendors will actually be conglomer (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
Smaller manufacturing enterprises are often more comfortable dealing with a vendor of a size and corporate culture similar
to theirs. Examples of ...
Published:
2003-07-18
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
As long as the "old" software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building replacement
products on a new framework a higher risk strategy. Product functionality still matters and, while it is important for enterprise
applications providers to implement the late (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
As long as the "old" software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building
replacement products on a n...
Published:
2004-06-25
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Abstract:
As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned
strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize b...
Published:
2004-05-08
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Abstract:
Harbinger has agreed to be acquired by Peregrine in a stock exchange. The merger mates an infrastructure company that has
already begun feathering its nest with e-commerce offerings to an established e-commerce company. Whether the resulting egg
is golden remains to be seen, but it almost surely won’t (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
Harbinger has agreed to be acquired by Peregrine in a stock exchange. The merger mates an infrastructure company that has
already begun featherin...
Published:
2000-05-01
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Abstract:
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 (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
Through incrementally adding functionality tidbits that are crucial to its target market and that are not easily emulated
by its competitors, Rele...
Published:
2002-05-09
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Abstract:
When all enterprise vendors go for ERP and like solutions to help improve the business of small, midsize, and large aerospace
and defense (A&D); engineer-to-order (ETO); contract manufacturing; maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO); and like project-oriented
manufacturing companies they may face the ne (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
When all enterprise vendors go for ERP and like solutions to help improve the business of small, midsize, and large aerospace
and defense (A&D); e...
Published:
2005-01-12
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Abstract:
SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar
increases in sales and acceptance of its Internet-based mySAP.com by smaller companies. We believe that the incumbent smaller
vendors as well as other Tier 1 vendors should prep (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar
increases in sales...
Published:
2000-12-18
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Abstract:
Big revenues, big acquisitions, and a big loss. Seemingly overnight, the Dallas-based vendor has leapt from the ranks of
unknown companies to be the undisputed champion of B2B supply chain management software and services. (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
Big revenues, big acquisitions, and a big loss. Seemingly overnight, the Dallas-based vendor has leapt from the ranks of unknown
companies to be ...
Published:
2000-08-03
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Abstract:
Has global outsourcing run its course for your business? See whether the lean production model can help you grow your company
while keeping it home. The recent trend of manufacturing companies in outsourcing their production tasks to other parts of
the world has certainly been effective in reducing produ (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
... of lean principles by manufacturers and logistics companies has a ...
lean business model has a big positive effect ... ie, the return of manufacturing
facilities from ...
Published:
2011-01-26
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Abstract:
In virtually all manufacturing companies, there is a direct correlation between inventory levels and overall business performance.
In fact, CEO's and CFO's believe that their companies consistently carry 25 to 40 percent or more inventory than is needed. (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
... In virtually all manufacturing companies, there is a direct correlation
... Most companies rely on their ERP systems for ... The big
problem with the across-the-board ...
Published:
2002-05-16
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Abstract:
As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned
strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby (...)
Excerpt related to
big manufacturing companies:
As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize b...
Published:
2004-05-08
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Abstract:
The current market trend industry-wide is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for medium-sized companies.
Relevant seems to have a fair shot at delivering that to project-based discrete manufacturers such as aerospace contractors,
contract manufacturers of electronic components, wind (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
The current market trend industry-wide is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for medium-sized companies.
Relevant seems to h...
Published:
2001-11-01
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Abstract:
ERP and other enterprise applications products will thus demonstrate deep industry functionality and tight integration with
best-of-breed 'bolt-on' products in a particular vertical, which also means adding sector-specific, fine-grained capabilities. (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
... The combination of outsourced manufacturing with increasingly ... contract
manufacturers and the companies that retain ... reporting requirements are another big
issue ...
Published:
2005-01-25
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Abstract:
Great Plains informed us during its Convergence 2001 annual user conference about its initial strides into the discrete manufacturing
market. The following is our view of Great Plains’ odds of success in this particular endeavor. (...)
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big manufacturing companies:
Great Plains informed us during its Convergence 2001 annual user conference about its initial strides into the discrete manufacturing
market. The ...
Published:
2001-05-01