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Abstract:
During our recent briefing, MAPICS' executives acknowledged that almost all enterprise software companies are either "hunting"
or being "hunted". (...)
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... On the other hand, MAPICS will have had quite a stake with MAGIK! ...
several years as a power user of IT/ERP, as well as being a consultant/implementer and market ...
Published:
2004-07-21
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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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Is MAPICS Getting the Magic of PLM? Part Three: Challenges and User Recommendations. ...
How Magik! Fits with MAPICS. For over two years or so, MAPICS, Inc. ...
Published:
2004-07-22
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The former die-hard IBM AS/400-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS,
seems to have found its soul after the recent acquisition of its former competitor Frontstep and Frontstep's extended-ERP
product line on a Microsoft .NET-based technology platf (...)
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Is MAPICS Getting the Magic of PLM? Part One: Recent Events and Market Impact. Jim ... Event
Summary. For over two years, MAPICS, Inc. (NASDAQ ...
Published:
2004-07-20
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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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consultant mapics:
Is MAPICS Getting the Magic of PLM? Part Three: Challenges and User Recommendations. ...
How Magik! Fits with MAPICS. For over two years or so, MAPICS, Inc. ...
Published:
2004-07-22
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Abstract:
The former die-hard IBM AS/400-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS,
seems to have found its soul after the recent acquisition of its former competitor Frontstep and Frontstep's extended-ERP
product line on a Microsoft .NET-based technology platf (...)
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consultant mapics:
Is MAPICS Getting the Magic of PLM? Part One: Recent Events and Market Impact. Jim ... Event
Summary. For over two years, MAPICS, Inc. (NASDAQ ...
Published:
2004-07-20
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Abstract:
You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff meeting. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish
the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 obj (...)
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You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff ...
Published:
2003-12-31
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Abstract:
If you are an executive in a Tier 3 or Tier 4 manufacturing company and you have wondered where to start, whom to call, what
questions to ask, this article is for you. (...)
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If you are an executive in a Tier 3 or Tier 4 manufacturing company and you have wondered where to start, whom to call, what
questions to ask, thi...
Published:
2003-05-15
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Abstract:
As long as human intervention is part of network operations, there will always be vulnerabilities and an Incident Response
capability establishes a force to minimize the effect of system security breaches. (...)
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As long as human intervention is part of network operations, there will always be vulnerabilities and an Incident Response
capability establishes ...
Published:
2002-05-08
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Abstract:
End-user companies should track the financial health of their vendors to see if the vendor will be a collector or one of
the collected. If the end-user company has a focused vendor, think of that vendor's health and help them become even better
in your type of business. If your vendor is acquired, meet (...)
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End-user companies should track the financial health of their vendors to see if the vendor will be a collector or one of the
collected. If the en...
Published:
2003-05-10
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As reported on March 5 in The Dallas Morning News/KRTBN -- E-commerce may get all the attention, but information technology
experts say the demand for enterprise resource planning professionals is almost as hot. (...)
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As reported on March 5 in The Dallas Morning News/KRTBN -- E-commerce may get all the attention, but information technology
experts say the demand...
Published:
2000-04-19
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Abstract:
The Movex collaboration application suite includes enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM),
supply chain management (SCM), business performance measurement (BPM), value chain collaboration, and e-business--although
tempting to its target market, it may not likely be as (...)
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The Movex collaboration application suite includes enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM),
supply chain manage...
Published:
2004-02-04
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Abstract:
Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements.
Research has indicated that solutions are priced in a large range from tens of thousands of Dollars to millions of Dollars.
In this niche market sector, price is definitely not an ind (...)
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Inventory Optimization software recognizes that different industries have different inventory profiles and requirements. Research
has indicated th...
Published:
2003-04-07
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Abstract:
An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementation of a commodity software product can give you a short-term advantage until the competition catches up. (...)
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An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementa...
Published:
2003-09-11
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Abstract:
While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the lush deals offered by the competition, realistically, the only way Oracle will lose customers is through
self-inflicted wounds. (...)
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While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the...
Published:
2005-05-25
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Abstract:
The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply
chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts. (...)
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain
management (SCM) of...
Published:
2005-07-28
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SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has been growing so strongly that where SCM was once viewed as a means to gain competitive advantage, companies
now see it as a necessary extension of an ERP system, (...)
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SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has be...
Published:
2003-04-04
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Abstract:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time
and budget restraints. Mid-market companies, however, often do not have this option, but can still benefit from partnering
with an outsourcing provider. (...)
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Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time and
budget restraints. Mi...
Published:
2005-12-01
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Abstract:
If you are an executive in a Tier 3 or Tier 4 manufacturing company and you have wondered where to start, whom to call, what
questions to ask, this article is for you. (...)
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consultant mapics:
If you are an executive in a Tier 3 or Tier 4 manufacturing company and you have wondered where to start, whom to call, what
questions to ask, thi...
Published:
2003-05-15
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Abstract:
The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not have the economies
of scale of large companies, their business case could end up being more positive since they typically do not face the “innovator’s
dilemma” of an established barcode infrastruct (...)
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The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not
have the economies of scale of large compani...
Published:
2005-03-10
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Abstract:
Through the PeopleSoft acquisition, Oracle hereby gains a new customer base, increased market share, expertise, immediate
recurring revenue sources, and new and overlapping products. However, keeping PeopleSoft's customers will take a great deal
of diplomatic customer management and savvy engineering. (...)
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Through the PeopleSoft acquisition, Oracle hereby gains a new customer base, increased market share, expertise, immediate
recurring revenue source...
Published:
2005-05-30