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Until recently, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software was rarely considered for use in smaller firms, as core benefits—better
business management via coordinated, standardized information and analysis—were often outweighed by costs and complexities
of ERP systems. A variety of options have emer (...)
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ERP for Small and Midsized Companies: Time for a Decision. ... Read on
the key considerations in an ERP decision and critical implementation factors. ...
Published:
2010-12-23
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If you have an older ERP system, and you have decided to continue to pay maintenance, you should be getting periodic releases
from the vendor. The frequency of these releases varies, but for each new release, you have a decision to make. Should you
install the new release or not? (...)
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If you have an older ERP system, and you have decided to continue to pay maintenance, you should be getting periodic releases
from the vendor. Th...
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2002-06-13
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The second part of this ERP article will explain the evaluation of products in the ERP market, which in turn will help you
make the final decision. If you’ve gone through the research phase while looking for ERP, the next major step is the evaluation
process. At the end of it, you should have a shortlis (...)
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The second part of this ERP article will explain the evaluation of products in the ERP market,
which in turn will help you make the final decision....
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2010-04-06
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The software industry has witnessed a consolidation in the business intelligence (BI) market. In BI, enterprise technology
conglomerates identified a growth market and an opportunity to upsell to their existing install base, primarily that of applications
such as enterprise resource planning (ERP). This (...)
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Sole-sourcing BI from Your ERP Vendor: IT Convenience or Strategic Business Decision? Source:
IBM. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-06-23
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During a recent Enterprise Resource Planning selection engagement with a large aerospace and defense manufacturer TEC had
the opportunity to evaluate and compare the offerings of four top vendors. Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas
as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use. (...)
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During a recent Enterprise Resource Planning selection engagement with a large aerospace and defense manufacturer TEC had
the opportunity to evalu...
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2001-11-19
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This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use. Find out what TEC
learned as a result of the selection engagement. (...)
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This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering...
Published:
2001-11-21
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Choose one that fits your individual need in relation to sole-sourcing BI from your ERP vendor.Free download! Sole-sourcing
business intelligence (BI) software from enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors is an alluring option for many companies.
But in addition to the benefits, there are drawbacks. A (...)
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Sole-sourcing BI from Your ERP Vendor: IT Convenience or Strategic Business Decision? Source:
IBM. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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After a company has decided to keep an existing ERP system, the next decision is how long should they continue to pay the
vendor for maintenance. (...)
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After a company has decided to keep an existing ERP system, the next decision is how long
should they continue to pay the vendor for maintenance.
Published:
2002-02-08
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ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required
to address more than traditional processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. This is a concise ERP reference
guide for anyone needing a general knowledge of ERP feature (...)
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ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required
to address more than tr...
Published:
2001-02-05
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Our experience from conducting dozens of ERP software selection engagements recently teaches us that some number of smaller
enterprises, first-time ERP buyers, opt for an ASP. Surprising, however was that an even more significant number of incumbent
mid-market vendors by not addressing this trend have be (...)
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Our experience from conducting dozens of ERP software selection engagements recently teaches us that some number of smaller
enterprises, first-tim...
Published:
2001-02-22
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If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases, and if it
is not really serving your current needs, you may be thinking of replacing it. Many companies ignore the option of "refreshing"
the existing system up to the current release and impl (...)
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If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases,
and if it is not really serving y...
Published:
2004-03-13
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10 Questions to Ask your Finance and Accounting Software Vendors before you Buy ERP. Get Free Case Studies and Other Software
to Use In Your Decision Before you Buy ERP. When conducting a mid-market enterprise resource planning (ERP) system comparison,
there are several key questions that you should ask: (...)
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... What to ask before you make a final choice in the ERP arena. Understanding your company's
needs will significantly ease your decision-making process. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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This is part two of a case study from a recent selection engagement for an ETO mid-size manufacturer; we assess Oracle, J.D.
Edwards, SAP, and IFS in terms of their ability to demonstrate alleged functionality of their products. (...)
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erp decision:
This is part two of a case study from a recent selection engagement for an ETO mid-size manufacturer; we assess Oracle, JD
Edwards, SAP, and IFS...
Published:
2001-12-14
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Abstract:
10 Questions to Ask your Finance and Accounting Software Vendors before you Buy ERP. Get Free Case Studies and Other Software
to Use In Your Decision Before you Buy ERP. When conducting a mid-market enterprise resource planning (ERP) system comparison,
there are several key questions that you should ask: (...)
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erp decision:
... What to ask before you make a final choice in the ERP arena. Understanding your company's
needs will significantly ease your decision-making process. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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10 Strategies for Choosing the Right ERP Finance and Accounting Solution for Your Company. Find Free Reports and Other Solutions
to Define Your Acquisition In Relation To the ERP Finance and Accounting Solution Big-name vendors are competing with those
that have long catered to midsized enterprises. With (...)
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10 Strategies for Choosing the Right ERP Finance and Accounting Solution for Your Company. Find Free Reports and Other Solutions
to Define Your Acq...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
An investment analysis focusing on enterprise resource planning (ERP) benefits frequently applies to those firms initially
justifying an ERP implementation. It can also be used to justify a 're-implementation' when the initial efforts have failed
to produce desired results. Reprinted from Maximizing You (...)
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erp decision:
An investment analysis focusing on enterprise resource planning (ERP) benefits frequently applies to those firms initially
justifying an ERP imple...
Published:
2004-02-13
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Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing needs a high level of integration between ERP and PLM systems. This article points
out that ERP and PLM solutions are moving toward each other to achieve more organic data and process connectivity. (...)
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Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing needs a high level of integration between ERP and PLM systems. This article points out
that ERP and PLM solu...
Published:
2009-11-27
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The intangible or non-financial benefits of an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be viewed from several
perspectives. For illustrative purposes, the discussion will focus on the benefits for accounting, product and process design,
production, sales, and management information syste (...)
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The intangible or non-financial benefits of an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be viewed from several
perspectives. For i...
Published:
2004-02-11
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Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators and customers to document their impact on the environment, including not only the simple carbon footprint,
but other gas emissions, discharges to waterways, lan (...)
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Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators a...
Published:
2010-04-19
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Abstract:
The ability to market and sell to expanding markets can easily exceed a company's ability to fulfill the demand along with
the expectations that are generated. (...)
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The ability to market and sell to expanding markets can easily exceed a company's ability to fulfill the demand along
with the expectations that a...
Published:
2003-04-30