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Abstract:
"Manugistics is not a software company." This was among many of the interesting statements that Joe Cowan shared in our interview
during Manugistics user conference, Envision 2005, in Atlanta, GA. (...)
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"Manugistics is not a software company." This was among many of the interesting statements that Joe Cowan shared
in our interview during Manugisti...
Published:
2005-09-06
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The hype around the adoption of RFID as the 'hot new technology' continues. The reality is that RFID, despite the fact that
this is a relatively mature technology, is still far from mainstream. (...)
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... Common sense—relatively uncommon to this day—dictates that enterprises
take a ... Participate on standard-setting groups developing technical standards and ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Abstract:
The hype around the adoption of RFID as the 'hot new technology' continues. The reality is that RFID, despite the fact that
this is a relatively mature technology, is still far from mainstream. (...)
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... Common sense—relatively uncommon to this day—dictates that enterprises
take a ... Participate on standard-setting groups developing technical standards and ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Abstract:
This note is intended to provoke thought regarding some of the dramatic incidents that occurred in the field of asset management
in 2003, as well as address some of their more immediate consequences and ramifications of changing societal attitudes regarding
the failure of physical assets. In particular i (...)
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... of this report fly in the face of long-held, "common-sense"
type beliefs ... failures; The maintenance department alone is not capable of developing
a sustainable ...
Published:
2003-12-18
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Rimini Street is not trying to be a software vendor. Rather, the third party support and maintenance provider is a focused
system implementation and consulting firm that sells its services under service contracts instead of mere break-fix arrangements. (...)
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Rimini Street is not trying to be a software vendor. Rather, the third party support and maintenance provider is a focused
system implementation a...
Published:
2007-04-23
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Abstract:
To ensure a positive customer experience, companies must first learn what their customer values, and then determine how they
are measuring up to those values. Obtaining and taking action on customer feedback is what customer experience management
is all about. (...)
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To ensure a positive customer experience, companies must first learn what their customer values, and then determine how they
are measuring up to t...
Published:
2007-02-28
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Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack
of understanding of the concept of "productivity." This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity. (...)
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... Now, when talking of industry "rules of thumb" (accepted, common sense
procedures) for ... Coding—developing software code that conforms to the design and that
...
Published:
2007-05-30
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Abstract:
This note is intended to provoke thought regarding some of the dramatic incidents that occurred in the field of asset management
in 2003, as well as address some of their more immediate consequences and ramifications of changing societal attitudes regarding
the failure of physical assets. In particular i (...)
Excerpt related to
developing common sense:
... of this report fly in the face of long-held, "common-sense"
type beliefs ... failures; The maintenance department alone is not capable of developing
a sustainable ...
Published:
2003-12-18
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Abstract:
Understanding the nature and specifics of your product development life cycles, and especially new product design and initiation,
can help you realize tangible cost savings and will offset the total cost of ownership of a product lifecycle management system. (...)
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... approach for manufacturers initiating a PLM project involves developing a process ...
Senior management needs to trust in instinct and common sense at times when ...
Published:
2005-09-28
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Abstract:
Beyond Boundaries: a New Role for Finance in Driving Business Collaboration. Find RFP Templates to Define Your Implementation
In Relation To Business Collaboration in Finance. The current global economic instability means firms have to quickly adapt
to business conditions. This uncertainty may increase co (...)
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Beyond Boundaries: a New Role for Finance in Driving Business Collaboration. Find RFP Templates to Define Your Implementation
In Relation To Busine...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Road Map to Developing a Successful Tax Policy: Nine Critical Components. Acquire Guides and IT Reports Related To Tax Policy.
Sales and use tax compliance is serious business. To reduce your risk of facing a costly audit, you need to invest time and
effort up-front by formulating a transaction tax policy (...)
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Road Map to Developing a Successful Tax Policy: Nine Critical Components. Acquire Guides and IT Reports Related To Tax Policy.
Sales and use tax co...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Aspen Technology recently acquired Petrolsoft Corporation, a maker of software for downstream refining distribution and replenishment. (...)
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Aspen Technology recently acquired Petrolsoft Corporation, a maker of software for downstream refining distribution and replenishment.
Published:
2000-06-22
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Abstract:
Jeff Bates's experience in developing and managing SourceForge.net and Slashdot communities sheds light on encouraging the
interest of participants in the open source community. He discusses important technology considerations toward aiding distributed
software development efforts. (...)
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Jeff Bates's experience in developing and managing SourceForge.net and Slashdot communities sheds light on encouraging
the interest of participant...
Published:
2005-07-26
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Abstract:
Huge amounts of money are spent on marketing collateral—you need to ensure that you get your money's worth. This article
discusses seven common mistakes made when developing software marketing collateral. Read on to see if you need to repent. (...)
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Huge amounts of money are spent on marketing collateral—you need to ensure that you get your money's worth. This article
discusses seven common mi...
Published:
2011-03-17
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Abstract:
Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting a solution that can deal with the unique needs of the business. (...)
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Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting ...
Published:
2006-05-12
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Abstract:
Oracle is in the processing of developing their product lifecycle management capabilities. The question is whether they will
accomplish this through the acquisition of a pure-play PLM vendor, or through internal technology development. (...)
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Oracle is in the processing of developing their product lifecycle management capabilities. The question is whether they will
accomplish this throu...
Published:
2006-02-03
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Abstract:
SSA Global's strategy to grow both organically and through acquisition while developing an end-to-end suite of applications
with one open platform architecture has allowed this traditional enterprise resource planning vendor to evolve into a supply
chain management solutions provider. (...)
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developing common sense:
SSA Global's strategy to grow both organically and through acquisition while developing an end-to-end suite of applications
with one open platform...
Published:
2006-01-19
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Abstract:
Using technologies that are intrinsically compatible should result in faster and less costly development. Thus, any application
suite rewritten in the Microsoft .NET managed code framework should not have to contend with inefficiencies resulting from
mixing or wrapping technologies. (...)
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Using technologies that are intrinsically compatible should result in faster and less costly development. Thus, any application
suite rewritten in...
Published:
2006-10-04
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Abstract:
Using technologies that are intrinsically compatible should result in faster and less costly development. Thus, any application
suite rewritten in the Microsoft .NET managed code framework should not have to contend with inefficiencies resulting from
mixing or wrapping technologies. (...)
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developing common sense:
Using technologies that are intrinsically compatible should result in faster and less costly development. Thus, any application
suite rewritten in...
Published:
2006-10-04
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Abstract:
Organizations globally, are contributing to increased demand for Free and open source software but vendors may not yet be
meeting this demand. This article highlights FOSS fundamentals with the goal of adding clarity for the uninitiated. (...)
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... doesn't need to be heeded by developing countries alone. ... it's
relatively simple to see the sense that open ... is through a license, the most common
of which is ...
Published:
2005-12-31