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Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is the key integrated process that the supply chain organization can leverage to achieve visibility and transformation across the entire organization and throughout the value chain. This white paper explores the current business challenges face by companies, the prior (...)
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Executive Sales and Operations Planning Maturity Levels and Key Solution Criterion. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
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2012-01-25
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... So, before even considering changing the existing data management infrastructure, it might be worthwhile to go through the following checklist: ...
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2012-01-12
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Download this report for insight into a new class of online technology innovations that fosters quick development of new cloud-based software and modernization of business-critical legacy systems. Also featured in this report: essential guidelines from Technology Evaluation Centers for overcoming the cha (...)
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... report: essential guidelines from Technology Evaluation Centers for overcoming the challenges of software development, and a detailed checklist for vetting a ...
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2011-10-05
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In August 2011, TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic experienced the 11th Vendor Shootout for ERP first-hand. Plex Systems, IQMS, and abas-USA presented directly, while Infor ERP SyteLine, Epicor ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP Business ByDesign, and Oracle JD Edwards were represented by partners. Log (...)
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In August 2011, TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic experienced the 11th Vendor Shootout for ERP first-hand. Plex Systems, IQMS, and abas-USA p...
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2011-09-07
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In 6 Best Practices for Selecting ERP Software , a group of ERP experts gives you a checklist of the most important steps to take and questions to ... (...)
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In 6 Best Practices for Selecting ERP Software , a group of ERP experts gives you a checklist of the most important steps to take and questions to ... ...
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2011-08-23
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a mature segment of the software market. Most features are standard across solutions, and you can expect vendors to offer software for managing financials, supply chain and inventory, human resources (HR), and business intelligence (BI). Some vendors also offer speci (...)
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... Some vendors also offer specialized modules for vertical industries. Use this checklist to find the ERP modules that are right for your organization. ...
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2011-07-22
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Enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) systems have become more accessible to midsize and smaller companies. Standard features have matured, and systems have become easier to deploy and use. But some companies are struggling to support legacy ERP solutions that haven’t kept pace with new technologi (...)
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... technologies. If you’re looking to make the case for an upgrade, use this checklist to sell your management on a new ERP system. ...
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2011-07-22
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An Internet protocol (IP) phone system transforms your phone system into a next-generation communications hub, complete with technologies that let your organization improve customer service and cut costs. An IP-based phone system piggybacks on your IP-network, connecting to the public-switched telephone (...)
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... Use this checklist to sell management on a new IP-based phone system. Download <strong>How to Sell Management on a New IP-Based Phone System</strong>. Comments: ...
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2011-07-22
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is notoriously complex. Horror stories abound about failed installations, unresponsive vendors, and wasted investments. But as daunting as ERP can be, many organizations can’t operate without it. Working closely with your vendor to configure a solution, choosing the r (...)
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10 Tips to Optimize Your ERP Initiative. Source: Focus Research. Document Type: White Paper Description: Enterprise resource planning ...
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2011-07-22
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Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is "not procrastination, but making a commitment once the scales are tipped in favor of certainty,” explains Focus Expert Jerry Durant. How do you keep your company from falling prey to the “deer-in-the-headlights” syndrome and suffering from decision failures? Down (...)
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Checklist: Best Practices for Managing Just-in-time Production. ... Download this JIT checklist for the top seven best practices for managing JIT manufacturing. ...
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2011-05-13
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This primer is designed to provide business decision makers and other potential buyers with basic knowledge about the exploding market of the virtualization industry—its evolution and the current landscape, along with a glossary of terms. It also includes a checklist of signs that your data center need (...)
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... glossary of terms. It also includes a checklist of signs that your data center needs virtualization. Download <strong>Preparing ...
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2011-05-04
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Due to the complexity of engineer-to-order (ETO manufacturing, companies must move beyond the features typically offered by a traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation. Learn about the specific ERP features and functions that help ETO manufacturers reduce costs, shorten cycle times, a (...)
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TEC White Papers. Browse this free online library for the latest technical white papers, webcasts, and product information to help ...
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2011-04-04
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Due to the complexity of engineer-to-order (ETO manufacturing, companies must move beyond the features typically offered by a traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation. Learn about the specific ERP features and functions that help ETO manufacturers reduce costs, shorten cycle times, a (...)
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Beyond Traditional ERP: ERP Features and Functions for Engineer-to-order Manufacturers. Source: Plex Systems. Document Type: White ...
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2011-04-04
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Organizations tend to focus on the "what"—that is, the vendor or the product—when determining total cost of ownership (TCO). However, it's often the "how"—that is, deployment aspects—of enterprise resource planning (ERP) that has a greater impact on determining TCO for a given organization. This (...)
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The Ten "How" Factors That Can Affect ERP TCO. Source: itelligence, Inc. Document Type: White Paper Description: Organizations tend ...
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2011-03-25
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Discover the 12 questions you need to ask before committing to any new ERP system in Midmarket ERP Checklist. (...)
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Discover the 12 questions you need to ask before committing to any new ERP system in Midmarket ERP Checklist. Midmarket ERP Solutions Checklist. ...
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2011-04-05
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For many new system deployments, data migration is one of the last priorities. Data migration is often viewed as simply transferring data between systems, yet the business impact can be significant and detrimental to business continuity when proper data management is not applied. By embracing the five ph (...)
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Data Migration Management: A Methodology to Sustaining Data Integrity for Going Live and Beyond. Source: SAP. Document Type: White ...
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2011-03-21
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Many large business initiatives and information technology (IT) projects depend upon the successful migration of data—from a legacy source, or multiple sources, to a new target database. Effective planning and scoping can help you address the associated challenges and minimize risk for errors. This pap (...)
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A Roadmap to Data Migration Success. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: Many large business initiatives and information ...
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2011-03-16
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Learn how a mobile device management and security solution can protect your company from security breaches due to loss, theft, or employee misuse, ... (...)
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... devices; the 5 must-dos of mobile device management; a checklist of ways to strengthen your mobile management policies now; how other ...
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2011-02-14
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Learn how a mobile device management and security solution can protect your company from security breaches due to loss, theft, or employee misuse, ... (...)
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... devices; the 5 must-dos of mobile device management; a checklist of ways to strengthen your mobile management policies now; how other ...
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2011-02-14
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The case company decided to carry out an information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) implementation, and in so doing hoped to make production in IT more visible, increase customer satisfaction, and maintain or increase employee satisfaction in IT. Implement Consulting Group facilitated the proce (...)
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ITIL—Living Processes. Source: Implement Consulting Group. Document Type: Case Study Description: The case company decided to carry ...
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2011-01-28