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Abstract:
FreeFlow, a provider of business services with a patented technology, aims to help companies improve product life cycle profitability
by providing a unique, online auction platform where companies can reduce their at-risk and excess inventory. (...)
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FreeFlow, a provider of business services with a patented technology, aims to help companies improve product life cycle profitability
by providing...
Published:
2007-01-30
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Abstract:
Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory,
once addressed, often leads to both the inventory and dollars flying out the door. There should be smarter ways of handling
this problem. (...)
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Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory,
once addressed, often le...
Published:
2007-01-26
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Abstract:
Many surveys have purported that there are twice as many manufacturers that cannot integrate their ordering systems with
those of their partners and distribution channels than those that can, leaving them vulnerable in terms of brand management
due to poor visibility. (...)
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Many surveys have purported that there are twice as many manufacturers that cannot integrate their ordering systems with those
of their partners a...
Published:
2003-05-03
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Abstract:
IFS has been striving, and apparently succeeding, to shed its "ERP dark horse" aura and become a formidable competitor within
the North American market. However, still undeveloped channel and market awareness, bundled with significant losses and likely
retaliatory campaigns from incumbent vendors will pr (...)
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IFS has been striving, and apparently succeeding, to shed its "ERP dark horse" aura and become a formidable competitor
within the North American m...
Published:
2001-04-13
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Abstract:
By continuing to grow faster than many others, and by even reverting to profits, IFS has been defending the pride of quite
beleaguered Tier 2 & 3 applications vendors. However, the bigger vendors will sell their aspirations dearly, and IFS still
has a long way to go to achieve full-fledged credibility in (...)
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By continuing to grow faster than many others, and by even reverting to profits, IFS has been defending the pride of quite
beleaguered Tier 2 & 3 ...
Published:
2001-09-28
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Abstract:
Navision Software has established strong branding and penetration within the Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME) segment of
the European and recently the U.S. ERP market. While Navision has done a respectable job establishing its U.S. network, it
will face a fierce challenge from domestic competitors like (...)
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Navision Software has established strong branding and penetration within the Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME) segment of
the European and recentl...
Published:
2000-05-11
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Abstract:
The most recent merger looks initially like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Agilisys further
enlarges a foothold in the discrete automotive manufacturing (which it has recently started with BRAIN) and solid SCE product
modules that it might embed into its own SCM suite and p (...)
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channel flow market:
The most recent merger looks initially like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Agilisys further
enlarges a foothold in ...
Published:
2003-07-17
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Abstract:
PeopleSoft needs to more efficiently mine its client base by doing a better job of selling the broadened offering, by getting
its affiliate channel both excited about the product portfolio and by upgrading the channel's ability to sell. (...)
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PeopleSoft needs to more efficiently mine its client base by doing a better job of selling the broadened offering, by getting
its affiliate channe...
Published:
2004-07-29
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Abstract:
Microsoft's reticence to comment on any timelines of product integration and operations mergers, to our belief, stems from
their genuine inability to foresee it at this stage. Still, although the indications that the business will continue to be
as usual are strong, Microsoft may eventually decide to str (...)
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Microsoft's reticence to comment on any timelines of product integration and operations mergers, to our belief, stems
from their genuine inability...
Published:
2002-05-15
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Abstract:
While Syspro’s recent product release does not necessarily represent a major ground breaking, its broad and well-attuned
offering for small enterprises should certainly give other incumbent players a run for their money. (...)
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While Syspro’s recent product release does not necessarily represent a major ground breaking, its broad and well-attuned offering
for small enterp...
Published:
2001-11-08
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Abstract:
A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t entirely in the open source door, however, with OpenMFG, its commercially licensed solution with an open source
infrastructure. (...)
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A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t enti...
Published:
2008-10-10
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Abstract:
Great Plains announced during its Stampede 2000 annual partner meeting significant extensions to its product offering. The
following is our view of Great Plains’ latest announcements and its strategic direction. (...)
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Great Plains announced during its Stampede 2000 annual partner meeting significant extensions to its product offering. The
following is our view o...
Published:
2000-11-01
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Abstract:
Baan remains one of only a handful of vendors that are capable of providing full application suites on scaleable platforms
that can be globally deployed by larger enterprises. (...)
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Baan remains one of only a handful of vendors that are capable of providing full application suites on scaleable platforms
that can be globally de...
Published:
2002-02-21
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Abstract:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force throughout 1999. The market size for 1999, with the 4th quarter yet to be reported, is estimated at $18.5B-$19.5B
(12%-16% growth over 1998), with sales expected t (...)
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The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force thro...
Published:
1999-01-01
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Abstract:
Imagine the convenience of a 24x7 intranet marketplace where companies could sell off their inventory to the highest bidder.
FreeFlow is one such business service provider, helping companies find buyers to sell their products to and increase inventory
asset recovery. (...)
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Imagine the convenience of a 24x7 intranet marketplace where companies could sell off their inventory to the highest bidder.
FreeFlow is one such ...
Published:
2007-01-29
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Abstract:
The merger looks like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Epicor obtains a foothold in some complementary
geographic regions, and in certain discrete manufacturing and service industries it has not really penetrated in the past
by acquiring a reasonably run vendor without much e (...)
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channel flow market:
The merger looks like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Epicor obtains a foothold in some complementary
geographic reg...
Published:
2004-12-14
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Abstract:
While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office
systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing. (...)
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While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office
systems like a...
Published:
2004-01-15
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Abstract:
Intentia remains solid, with both a new product portfolio and an increase in license revenue. The company, which is unimpeded
by the current economic slump, finally seems to be realizing that it needs to achieve stronger global brand recognition well
beyond its esoteric apparel/fashion vertical stronghol (...)
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Intentia remains solid, with both a new product portfolio and an increase in license revenue. The company, which is unimpeded
by the current econo...
Published:
2001-09-19
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Abstract:
Fledgling smart enterprise suite, business activity monitoring, and business process management technologies hold significant
potential for end user organizations as they can accelerate the velocity of the business and deal with the details of everyday
needs. The challenge is to fine-tune the system to d (...)
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channel flow market:
Fledgling smart enterprise suite, business activity monitoring, and business process management technologies hold significant
potential for end us...
Published:
2004-07-05
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Abstract:
Click Commerce, a provider of partner relationship management (PRM) software for the Global 2000 companies, announced it
reached an agreement in principle to acquire Allegis Corporation. However, despite a good fit at first glance and improved
cross-selling opportunity, some challenges and product gaps a (...)
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channel flow market:
Click Commerce, a provider of partner relationship management (PRM) software for the Global 2000 companies, announced it reached
an agreement in p...
Published:
2003-05-05