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Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders such as J.D. Edwards, Baan, Intentia, QAD, IFS and Epicor, and newly formed mid-market juggernauts like
Microsoft Great Plains, Best Software (formerly Sage S (...)
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Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders...
Published:
2002-04-22
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Abstract:
Microsoft's foray into the CRM arena has not been a bed of roses, despite its indisputably large marketing muscle and R&D
investment, its strong channel, traditionally attractive pricing policies, and the aura and experience within the market segment.
Microsoft CRM remains both a threat and an opportunit (...)
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crm scm size growth:
Microsoft's foray into the CRM arena has not been a bed of roses, despite its indisputably large marketing muscle and
R&D investment, its strong c...
Published:
2003-08-29
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Abstract:
Strategies for Profitable Growth: Chemical Industry. Search for Data and Other Software for the Chemical Industry. You may
have survived the slowdown of the last few years, but you must still find new growth opportunities to stay competitive. However,
you can only cut so much. Midsize businesses in partic (...)
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Strategies for Profitable Growth: Chemical Industry. Search for Data and Other Software for the Chemical Industry. You may
have survived the slowdo...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
SAP AG has seemingly crossed a strategy chasm, from a strict, stodgy, Not-Invented-Here (NIH) approach to software development
and delivery, to a seemingly quite open approach of broad development alliances, company acquisitions, Internet portals development,
and a deep, new relationship with IBM for bot (...)
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crm scm size growth:
SAP AG has seemingly crossed a strategy chasm, from a strict, stodgy, Not-Invented- Here (NIH) approach to software development
and delivery, to a ...
Published:
2001-09-22
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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crm scm size growth:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
When it comes to touting 200 product enhancements, what J.D. Edwards is saying is that ease of integration is important
to mid-market companies because they have less flexibility for trial and error. J.D. Edwards's CRM implementation success
through its existing customer base will testify to the reliabi (...)
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crm scm size growth:
When it comes to touting 200 product enhancements, what JD Edwards is saying is that ease of integration is important to mid-market
companies b...
Published:
2003-04-01
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Abstract:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
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crm scm size growth:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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Abstract:
There are two ways to build enterprise application solutions: link together disparate, best-of-breed solutions, in which
vendors embrace open architectures and inter-application messaging protocols, or find a one-stop-shop with all the software,
functionality, and interoperability one could ever ask for. (...)
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crm scm size growth:
There are two ways to build enterprise application solutions: link together disparate, best-of-breed solutions, in which vendors
embrace open arch...
Published:
2001-11-22
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... been posting much more upbeat news in terms of growth in contrast ...
But is JDA a SCM platform per se or just a ... like JDA out there (ie in terms of size
and focus ...
Published:
2009-11-04
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Abstract:
For the time being, Oracle seems to have defied a global trend toward a slowdown in the technology market, which even its
archrival, Microsoft, could not avoid. Is it only a matter of time before economic realities knock on Oracle’s door? (...)
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For the time being, Oracle seems to have defied a global trend toward a slowdown in the technology market, which even its
archrival, Microsoft, co...
Published:
2001-01-12
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Abstract:
Baan might be showing us that miracles are still possible. Will in 2001 the market witness the textbook-case of turning around
the previously badly mismanaged company? (...)
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Baan might be showing us that miracles are still possible. Will in 2001 the market witness the textbook-case of turning around
the previously badl...
Published:
2001-07-02
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Abstract:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
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crm scm size growth:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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Abstract:
With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises
(SMEs) are starting to receive more attention and scrutiny. This article explores the special needs of the SMEs and asks,
from a software standpoint, what companies can to do s (...)
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crm scm size growth:
With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises
(SMEs) are starti...
Published:
2004-05-01
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Abstract:
SAP announced upbeat results for Q2 2001 and reconfirmed the positive outlook for the rest of the year amid the bloodbath
of many of its competitors. However, negative license revenue growth in the US, a likely cascading economic slowdown from
the US to other markets, and net profit restatement owing to (...)
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crm scm size growth:
SAP announced upbeat results for Q2 2001 and reconfirmed the positive outlook for the rest of the year amid the bloodbath
of many of its competito...
Published:
2001-08-17
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Abstract:
Today's enterprise applications are required as a matter of course to address more than the processes taking place within
the walls of an enterprise. Almost all traditional ERP vendors (small and big alike) had to experience a wake-up call and
have long been trying to expand their product offering in tu (...)
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crm scm size growth:
Today's enterprise applications are required as a matter of course to address more than the processes taking place within
the walls of an enterpri...
Published:
2004-01-31
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Abstract:
Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The
breadth and seriousness of issues that must be managed by the Information Systems Departments of mid-size companies are the
same as those of larger corporations with more people and f (...)
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crm scm size growth:
Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The
breadth and seriousness ...
Published:
2003-11-28
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Abstract:
Scala, with main direct office coverage in Europe and the Far East, and through its network of partners and dealers in most
remote, esoteric, and still low-penetrated markets, perfectly fits the description of an ideal Epicor supplement. (...)
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Scala, with main direct office coverage in Europe and the Far East, and through its network of partners and dealers in most
remote, esoteric, and ...
Published:
2004-12-15
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Abstract:
On April 19, SAP announced upbeat results for Q1 2001, contradicting thereby the current market malaise. However, flat currency
adjusted license revenue in the US and expected cascading economic slowdown from the US to other markets, may feel like a
cutthroat competition, a loss of market share and the f (...)
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crm scm size growth:
On April 19, SAP announced upbeat results for Q1 2001, contradicting thereby the current market malaise. However, flat currency
adjusted license r...
Published:
2001-05-17
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Abstract:
With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises
(SMEs) are starting to receive more attention and scrutiny. This article explores the special needs of the SMEs and asks,
from a software standpoint, what companies can to do s (...)
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crm scm size growth:
With opportunities in the large enterprise marketplace shrinking due to increased penetration, small and medium-size enterprises
(SMEs) are starti...
Published:
2004-05-01
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Abstract:
Oracle is one of the first software companies to implement the Internet computing model for developing and deploying enterprise
software across its entire product line. CRM and strategic procurement will be significant contributors to Oracle Applications
sales revenue (up to 35% within next 3 years), whe (...)
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Oracle is one of the first software companies to implement the Internet computing model for developing and deploying enterprise
software across it...
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1999-09-01