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Abstract:
While the benefit of obtaining .NET-based product is evident, the downside is also that due to the companies’ dissimilar
technologies in the past, MAPICS will now be burdened to look after both its AS/400 and Frontstep’s Progress based old customers,
whose only common trait at this stage might be anx (...)
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While the benefit of obtaining .NET-based product is evident, the downside is also that due to the companies’ dissimilar technologies
in the past,...
Published:
2002-12-31
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Abstract:
Using the SAP ERP Chemicals Packaged Solution may represent a significant advantage—but only if SAP is the right enterprise
resource planning system for the prospective user company, and if the prepackaged business processes are a suitable fit. (...)
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Using the SAP ERP Chemicals Packaged Solution may represent a significant advantage—but only if SAP is the right enterprise
resource planning syst...
Published:
2006-06-01
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Abstract:
While the existing loyal client base and seasoned affiliate channel remains MAPICS’ trump card in these difficult times,
the recent moves of a unified product branding combined with addressing issues of its world-class aspiring manufacturing customers
should be the way to more effectively sell to and b (...)
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While the existing loyal client base and seasoned affiliate channel remains MAPICS’ trump card in these difficult times, the
recent moves of a uni...
Published:
2002-11-19
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Abstract:
A project's success is determined by the diverse stakeholder expectations. If some see return on investment as their primary
stake, others may focus on profitability—meaning that stakeholder communication tools are only as good as their adaptability
to stakeholder dynamics. (...)
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Project Portfolio Management's Missing Functional Link: Stakeholder ... as one of their
biggest challenges. ... an organization's stakeholder structure, different
PPM ...
Published:
2006-12-05
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Abstract:
While the Strategic Unit team formation should help SSA Global to figure out how to fully integrate organizational structure
where employees are best integrated, service offerings best coordinated and cross-selling opportunities best tracked and pursued,
the vendor must continue to clarify the position a (...)
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While the Strategic Unit team formation should help SSA Global to figure out how to fully integrate organizational structure
where employees are b...
Published:
2004-09-17
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Abstract:
Many consultants, vendors, and analysts today define CRM in terms of being a customer-centric business strategy that is enabled
by a set of applications that support customer-facing functions and management decision making. That may capture the essence
of what CRM is, but it does not begin to capture why (...)
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Many consultants, vendors, and analysts today define CRM in terms of being a customer-centric business strategy that is enabled
by a set of applic...
Published:
2004-11-08
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Abstract:
The former staunch IBM AS/400-based ERP supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS, has become quite a larger
vendor and with a wider choice of products due to the recent acquisition of Frontstep and its entire product line, which included
ERP, CRM, and SCM, on a single Microsoft .NET-based t (...)
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challenges of a functional structure:
The former staunch IBM AS/400-based ERP supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS, has become quite a larger
vendor and with a wider ...
Published:
2003-10-10
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Abstract:
Two of the greatest challenges IT decision makers face when selecting a CRM package is first, having a comprehensive understanding
of their functional and technical requirements and second, identifying the vendors that best match their requirements. This
article will focus on determining the functionali (...)
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Two of the greatest challenges IT decision makers face when selecting a CRM package is first, having a comprehensive understanding
of their functi...
Published:
2003-04-18
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Abstract:
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:
Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that
are mainly about lack of respect or recognition—that is, if there is even any recognition of Jeeves at all. (...)
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Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that
are mainly about lack...
Published:
2006-04-20
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
As the software-as-a-service market matures, and while it remains appealing to resource-constrained companies, organizations
having up to 500 payees, and that are in need of complex compensation calculation and multitier compensation rules, should
consider Centive Compel product suite. (...)
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As the software-as-a-service market matures, and while it remains appealing to resource-constrained companies, organizations
having up to 500 paye...
Published:
2007-05-14
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for The Three E's of CRM. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
With product lifecycles accelerating and pricing pressures increasing, organizations must focus on delivering unique customer
experiences to differentiate themselves from the (...)
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challenges of a functional structure:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for The Three E's of CRM. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. With product lif...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
A project's success is determined by the diverse stakeholder expectations. If some see return on investment as their primary
stake, others may focus on profitability—meaning that stakeholder communication tools are only as good as their adaptability
to stakeholder dynamics. (...)
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challenges of a functional structure:
Project Portfolio Management's Missing Functional Link: Stakeholder ... as one of their
biggest challenges. ... an organization's stakeholder structure, different
PPM ...
Published:
2006-12-05
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Abstract:
With web-enabled technology, business intelligence, and supply chain management becoming integral parts of the manufacturing
environment, discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications today are not as they once were. Learn about the current
trends and how to select a discrete ERP system for yo (...)
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With web-enabled technology, business intelligence, and supply chain management becoming integral parts of the manufacturing
environment, discrete...
Published:
2009-05-29
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Abstract:
While we believe that the Deltek’s strategy to shore up its current install base and to target new related markets has been
sound, one should never discount fierce competition given the market for enterprise application software has become a highly
competitive and rapidly changing field. (...)
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While we believe that the Deltek’s strategy to shore up its current install base and to target new related markets has been
sound, one should neve...
Published:
2004-01-13
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Abstract:
Pure-play enterprise incentive management (EIM) vendors who have focused on providing the capability to manage highly complex
compensation systems will be well positioned to take advantage of the major growth projected in the EIM market. (...)
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... acquisitions (M&As) offer their own challenges—as banks merge and offer a wider
array of products and services to clients, the sales structure becomes more ...
Published:
2006-12-01
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Abstract:
Despite intensifying competition in the enterprise applications market, IFS likes its chances. IFS has released the seventh
generation of its component-based applications, while competitors are still on their first, or second at best. Nevertheless,
IFS has a tough road ahead. (...)
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Despite intensifying competition in the enterprise applications market, IFS likes its chances. IFS has released the seventh
generation of its comp...
Published:
2006-08-11
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Abstract:
User companies will need serious convincing that SSA GT will not 'stabilize' or even discontinue some brands. Moreover, even
in the cases where the company has been showing close attention to its customers’ wish lists, its crucial tenet of operation
is profitability and setting realistic goals (the ROI (...)
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challenges of a functional structure:
User companies will need serious convincing that SSA GT will not 'stabilize' or even discontinue some brands. Moreover,
even in the cases where th...
Published:
2002-12-16
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Abstract:
Pure-play enterprise incentive management (EIM) vendors who have focused on providing the capability to manage highly complex
compensation systems will be well positioned to take advantage of the major growth projected in the EIM market. (...)
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challenges of a functional structure:
... acquisitions (M&As) offer their own challenges—as banks merge and offer a wider
array of products and services to clients, the sales structure becomes more ...
Published:
2006-12-01