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Abstract:
Existing customers should be comforted by the backing of a financially stable parent company with money to invest. Although
this acquisition sounds like a very positive event, and ComVest and Catalyst appear to have strategic growth intentions, look
for future proof in the actions they take in the coming (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
... Market Analysis. ... hook, given that most of them face certain challenges
notwithstanding. ... acquired by ComVest, rather than by a direct competitor, Catalyst stands
...
Published:
2004-10-29
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Abstract:
Existing customers should be comforted by the backing of a financially stable parent company with money to invest. Although
this acquisition sounds like a very positive event, and ComVest and Catalyst appear to have strategic growth intentions, look
for future proof in the actions they take in the coming (...)
Excerpt related to
challenges of competitor analysis:
... Market Analysis. ... hook, given that most of them face certain challenges
notwithstanding. ... acquired by ComVest, rather than by a direct competitor, Catalyst stands
...
Published:
2004-10-29
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Abstract:
Existing customers should be comforted by the backing of a financially stable parent company with money to invest. Although
this acquisition sounds like a very positive event, and ComVest and Catalyst appear to have strategic growth intentions, look
for future proof in the actions they take in the coming (...)
Excerpt related to
challenges of competitor analysis:
... Market Analysis. ... hook, given that most of them face certain challenges
notwithstanding. ... acquired by ComVest, rather than by a direct competitor, Catalyst stands
...
Published:
2004-10-29
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Abstract:
TEC recently reviewed Maximizer Enterprise 8. Tailored to the latest Internet technology, the offering is aggressively priced.
Rich functionality is offered in a three-module structure that continues to compete in the demanding "best fit," customer
relationship management, small and medium enterprise mar (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
TEC recently reviewed Maximizer Enterprise 8. Tailored to the latest Internet technology, the offering is aggressively priced.
Rich functionality ...
Published:
2004-09-23
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Abstract:
Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. This part discusses what to do when business analysis skills are lacking. (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-16
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Abstract:
This is a complete service management system that is comprised of four specific applications to help companies manage service
contracts, track service histories and required preventive maintenance for each piece of equipment under service contract,
daily planning and dispatch, and service invoicing. (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
... Detailed Application Analysis (continued). ... SouthWare Innovations
(http://www.southware. com) has created in its Excellence Series a worthy competitor, serving a ...
Published:
2005-01-07
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Abstract:
The system supports a completely user-defined set of critical success factors for each business, business unit, or even individual
employee. (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
... SouthWare Innovations (http://www.southware.com) has created in its Excellence Series a worthy competitor
serving a number of ... Detailed Application Analysis. ...
Published:
2005-01-06
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Abstract:
SAP's focus on delivering a portal as an overlaying personalized user interface may proved to be a crucial bet, as an intuitive
portal might prove to be a simple an effective way to integrate information from disparate systems. (...)
Excerpt related to
challenges of competitor analysis:
... see the new entity as a competitor rather than ... Part 5: Challenges
and User Recommendations and in 'Collaborative ... Two of a two-part News Analysis that
continues ...
Published:
2002-02-26
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Abstract:
Most products have moved toward support for business management functions and exception management. SouthWare has embraced
this concept at all levels, providing users executive information systems, exception management, task management, and even
performance assessment. (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
... Competitive Analysis. ... 1) has created in its Excellence Series a
worthy competitor serving a ... of resellers and this can lead to geographical challenges
in that ...
Published:
2005-01-08
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Abstract:
MAPICS hereby joins the raft of enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors that are making their way into the product lifecycle
management (PLM) market by bundling or partnering strategically to embed PLM functions within their suites. (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
... for discrete manufacturers after acquiring its former competitor Frontstep (see ...
by providing quality parameters, scrap analysis, and manufacturing ... Challenges.
...
Published:
2004-07-22
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Abstract:
Contrary to most of its competitors that had opportunistically pursued their customers randomly, and whose latest vertical
initiatives stem from the sudden epiphany that a certain percentage of their customers come from certain industry, Lilly’s
recent vertical initiatives are indeed a further sharpeni (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
Contrary to most of its competitors that had opportunistically pursued their customers randomly, and whose latest vertical
initiatives stem from t...
Published:
2003-02-20
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Abstract:
SAP's focus on delivering a portal as an overlaying personalized user interface may proved to be a crucial bet, as an intuitive
portal might prove to be a simple an effective way to integrate information from disparate systems. (...)
Excerpt related to
challenges of competitor analysis:
... see the new entity as a competitor rather than ... Part 5: Challenges
and User Recommendations and in 'Collaborative ... Two of a two-part News Analysis that
continues ...
Published:
2002-02-26
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challenges of competitor analysis:
... outranks Microsoft Dynamics GP [see TEC’s competitor rating analysis
for Dynamics ... is the first in a series of software selection challenges graded by ...
Published:
2010-03-05
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Abstract:
You need conviction to skillfully handle the inevitable criticism during the positioning process. Otherwise, you're likely
to try something different every time someone challenges you. This doesn't need to happen. Adopt a positioning process that
includes an evaluation criterion. (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
... Get ready for inevitable challenges to your work, because when it comes to ...
This analysis resulted in a positioning statement for each competitor. ...
Published:
2007-03-21
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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 of competitor analysis:
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:
There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should start evaluating RFID technology soon as to avoid paying exorbitant compliance costs, in the nick of time
or ensuing penalties due to their noncompliance after th (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should sta...
Published:
2004-08-20
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Abstract:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Amdocs' systems, and deliver the conclusions and recommendations to the operator's decision-makers in the
form of graphs and practical reports. (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Am...
Published:
2005-08-05
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Abstract:
Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs to put down
some deep roots if it is to fulfill its global ambitions. A measly portion of its total revenues comes from sales outside
of the US-a proportion that has been static for the past s (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs
to put down some deep roots if it...
Published:
2003-11-11
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Abstract:
MAPICS hereby joins the raft of enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors that are making their way into the product lifecycle
management (PLM) market by bundling or partnering strategically to embed PLM functions within their suites. (...)
Excerpt related to
challenges of competitor analysis:
... for discrete manufacturers after acquiring its former competitor Frontstep (see ...
by providing quality parameters, scrap analysis, and manufacturing ... Challenges.
...
Published:
2004-07-22
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Abstract:
Experience teaches us to be wary of the outcome of mergers and acquisitions as the market has witnessed both success and
disaster stories. While we believe that the above mergers might be synergistic in the long run, some growing pains, integration
issues, and discontinuation of redundant products are al (...)
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challenges of competitor analysis:
Experience teaches us to be wary of the outcome of mergers and acquisitions as the market has witnessed both success and disaster
stories. While w...
Published:
2002-06-05