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Abstract:
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities. (...)
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Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufac...
Published:
2009-09-07
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Abstract:
Initial indications are that this is a strategic investment by chinadotcom that will allow Ross Systems to expand its product
footprint and capitalize on its process industry expertise. Given the market opportunity for all types of manufacturing in
China, chinadotcom will have to resist the temptation to (...)
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Initial indications are that this is a strategic investment by chinadotcom that will allow Ross Systems to expand its product
footprint and capita...
Published:
2003-10-04
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Baan's viability is no longer an issue. Baan's rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company
back to health while concurrently unveiling a new product release that can compete with the other products in the market.
Challenges however remain. (...)
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Baan's viability is no longer an issue. Baan's rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing
the company back to health whil...
Published:
2002-02-22
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Still, although it is indisputably better that Agilisys had not stayed any longer under a parent that did not quite fathom
its direction, and had even imposed a heavy overhead burden on it to be part of that company, and hindered its growth, the
company faces both new and many old challenges. (...)
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Still, although it is indisputably better that Agilisys had not stayed any longer under a parent that did not quite fathom
its direction, and had ...
Published:
2002-10-16
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While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning application functionality, these systems will not likely converge anytime soon, because they use different
technologies and have different user requirements. (...)
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While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning app...
Published:
2008-03-28
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Abstract:
Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offering ERP and warehouse management solutions. Adonix must carefully allot research and development funds
and screen its new assets to increase its competitive ed (...)
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Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offer...
Published:
2005-09-22
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That Ramco Systems offers good product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a powerful value proposition. However poor marketing and sales execution may significantly undermine it. (...)
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That Ramco Systems offers good product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a p...
Published:
2001-12-20
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Abstract:
Some major SSI competitors, while possibly inferior regarding process or mill industry focus, will influence some purchase
decisions through more comprehensive horizontal product portfolios, and superior global presence, localization capabilities,
and viability—which are still hurdles for SSI to overco (...)
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Some major SSI competitors, while possibly inferior regarding process or mill industry focus, will influence some purchase
decisions through more ...
Published:
2006-07-28
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Despite solid horizontal ERP functionality, product flexibility, and very good customer service, Infinium's challenge remains
its lack of mind share and brand awareness outside of its hospitality stronghold. (...)
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... Core Competencies To Succeed Part 2: Challenges and User ... hospitality
and gaming, healthcare, and process manufacturing ... The other industries
will be pursued only ...
Published:
2002-05-29
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Abstract:
ICICI-Infotech is starting to make its presence felt in North America and raise some ERP eyebrows. Read on as to why you
may want to take a closer look at this vendor and its product. In this research note, you'll also learn about the company’s
strategy to target small and medium-size enterprises in or (...)
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ICICI-Infotech is starting to make its presence felt in North America and raise some ERP eyebrows. Read on as to why you may
want to take a closer...
Published:
2004-11-24
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The job of gaining traction will by no means be easy for the merged companies, while the competition will not ease any time
soon. (...)
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The job of gaining traction will by no means be easy for the merged companies, while the competition will not ease any time
soon.
Published:
2003-02-17
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Abstract:
While on the surface, there are few economic or strategic reasons for organizations to persist with electronic data interchange
(EDI), many seem reluctant to adopt the alternative at this stage. In fact, there has been almost negligible growth in the
number of organizations replacing their EDI-based sy (...)
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... Part Four will continue discussing challenges and make user ... to
reduce the cost of this process through faster ... needs of more than a dozen industries,
as opposed ...
Published:
2004-09-03
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Abstract:
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment maintenance. The class of software that can help to cultivate these savings is computerized maintenance management
systems (CMMS). This article discusses the basics (...)
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Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment mainte...
Published:
2003-07-07
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Where these vendors' challenges take more individual tracks would be the state of affairs of harmonizing their installed
user base across a controllable number of active software versions. It, however, might indeed take a rocket scientist to figure
out how to fully integrate organizational structure wher (...)
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Where these vendors' challenges take more individual tracks would be the state of affairs of harmonizing their installed
user base across a contro...
Published:
2003-03-25
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Adonix often comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing, and understanding of the local requirements
in the distribution area. The company still faces challenges presented by limited financial resources to adequately fund multiple
key strategic initiatives including brand ma (...)
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Adonix often comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing, and understanding of the local requirements
in the distribu...
Published:
2002-08-21
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In addition to putting the problems of blending two former independent organizations together behind, the company is still
entangled in figuring out how best to bring different technologies and industrial experiences to bear. Further, the new company
is left with multiple products whose brand recognition (...)
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In addition to putting the problems of blending two former independent organizations together behind, the company is still
entangled in figuring o...
Published:
2002-10-01
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As long as both Agilisys and BRAIN remain focused on their industries and do not become too distracted with each other’s
verticals, everyone should do well. (...)
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As long as both Agilisys and BRAIN remain focused on their industries and do not become too distracted with each other’s verticals,
everyone shoul...
Published:
2003-01-03
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Abstract:
Baan's viability is no longer an issue. Baan's rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company
back to health while concurrently unveiling a new product release that can compete with the other products in the market.
Challenges however remain. (...)
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challenges in process industries:
Baan's viability is no longer an issue. Baan's rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing
the company back to health whil...
Published:
2002-02-22
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Abstract:
It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it can be easily neglected in a slew of recent complementary acquisitions and subsequent attempts to intertwine
them. However, CDC and Pivotal looks like the kind o (...)
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challenges in process industries:
It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it ca...
Published:
2004-02-09
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Abstract:
While superficially, Infor's acquisition strategy may appear to be impulsive, it has actually been calculated to develop
a stronger vertical functionality. This may mean that Infor can offer customers more stability while offering niche functionality. (...)
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challenges in process industries:
While superficially, Infor's acquisition strategy may appear to be impulsive, it has actually been calculated to develop
a stronger vertical funct...
Published:
2005-10-12