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What do Einstein’s theory of relativity and quantum theory have to do with SYSPRO? TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic explains, as he discusses how SYSPRO has applied these famous physics theories to produce a ‘simply smarter’ ERP system and comprehensive ERP framework for effective material, c (...)
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What do Einstein’s theory of relativity and quantum theory have to do with SYSPRO? TEC principal analyst PJ Jakovljevic explains, as he discusse...
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2012-01-23
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... was developed in-house, such as the ERP Core, MES ... ECM, By-Products, and the Kanban/Lean Manufacturing Version. ... Part 2 of this blog series will analyze ProfitKey ...
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2011-12-27
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... The final part of this series will discuss ... businesses not only tend to lean more toward ... premise administrative enterprise resource planning (ERP) system over a ...
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2011-12-08
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Kronos, the company that introduced the first micro-processor time clock in the 1970s, knows how tricky workforce management (WFM) can be. In this article, TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic looks at WFM challenges facing organizations, particularly those with large, complex workforces, and how Krono (...)
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Kronos, the company that introduced the first micro-processor time clock in the 1970s, knows how tricky workforce management (WFM) can be. In this...
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2011-12-02
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What has QAD, a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies, been up to lately? TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reconnects with QAD and looks at how the company has leveraged strategic channels, highly scalable solutions, and technology partnerships to address th (...)
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What has QAD, a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies, been up to lately? TEC principal analyst PJ Jako...
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2011-11-24
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... finished goods publishing from PLM, ERP, or other ... The “A Team” of process manufacturing software experts at BLX ... IP) protection, six sigma and lean PLM, and ...
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2011-08-17
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TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic looks at key product development strategies in SAP’s innovations SCM and PLM. Read the full article. You have probably heard of SAP’s recent blockbuster acquisitions, but did you know about the vendor’s fervent in-house innovation and newly developed products (...)
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TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic looks at key product development strategies in SAP’s innovations SCM and PLM. Read the full article. You h...
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2011-06-23
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... to the resource planning and manufacturing execution of ERP. ... synergy within complex discrete manufacturing in general ... the right choice to lean toward openness ...
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2011-06-01
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Enterprise resource planning software can facilitate engineer-to-order e-commerce by opening portals to suppliers, project collaborators, and customers. Engineer-to-order (ETO) companies can use e-commerce strategies in order to improve customer service, reduce waste, and increase profits through a lean a (...)
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Enterprise resource planning software can facilitate engineer-to-order e-commerce by opening portals to suppliers, project collaborators, and custo...
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2011-05-05
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Learn about Infor S&OP 1.0 and follow a discussion between TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic and Infor’s SCM product managers on the S&OP market. With the release of Infor S&OP 1.0, Infor dispels rumors that it’s not an aggressive product innovator. Learn about the features and functions of Infor (...)
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Learn about Infor S&OP 1.0 and follow a discussion between TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic and Infor’s SCM product managers on the S&OP mark...
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2011-05-02
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Cloud computing is allowing small to medium businesses (SMBs) to gain access to premium enterprise solutions without the traditional price tag of hardware and software licenses. This third and final part of a guide to cloud assets for SMBs reviews various types of cloud configurations and the ramificatio (...)
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Cloud computing is allowing small to medium businesses (SMBs) to gain access to premium enterprise solutions without the traditional price tag of ...
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2011-04-21
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at what mergers and acquisitions means for you—the software buyer—and know the questions you should ask if you find yourself in this situation. Your company has purchased a human resources (HR) software that will improve your business. But you’ve just learned that your s (...)
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at what mergers and acquisitions means for you—the software buyer—and know the questions you should ask if you find yo...
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2011-04-20
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... more focused on add-on integration to SAP ERP. ... What Could Process Manufacturing Enterprises Do Better in PLM ... information exchanges, six sigma and lean PLM, and ...
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2011-03-22
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See how workforce management systems allow manufacturers to have an optimized, flexible workforce schedule that automatically adjusts to demand changes. Today’s manufacturers must be able to promptly cater to customer fluctuations in demand and maintain profitability. With agile workforces, companies ha (...)
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... real-time supply chain,” and “Lean 2.0.” This ... That means that a large manufacturing customer would be ... updating at least two others (ie, ERP/accounting/HR ...
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2011-03-10
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Are you a small to medium business looking to implement an as a service solution? Gain insights from a three-part guide on procuring your cloud assets. The advent of cloud computing has brought with it many considerations and challenges for organizations looking to implement cloud services, which may be e (...)
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Are you a small to medium business looking to implement an as a service solution? Gain insights from a three-part guide on procuring your cloud ass...
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2011-03-07
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TEC analyst P.J. Jakovljevic and Kinaxis expert Trevor Miles discuss the evolution of S&OP and its role in ever-changing supply chains. Read more. Today’s businesses must be able to swiftly respond to the constant changes emerging across their global global supply chains and fulfillment networks to impr (...)
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TEC analyst PJ Jakovljevic and Kinaxis expert Trevor Miles discuss the evolution of S&OP and its role in ever-changing supply chains. Read more. ...
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2011-03-03
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... Thus, I doubt that mid-market ERP vendors have any of the full ... down the track, eg, for Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing compliance as part of SYSPRO ...
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2011-02-23
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... potential root causes of ||Why ERP systems disappoint. ... the best, most efficient manufacturing organisations need ... sites using highly effective Lean Processes eg ...
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2011-02-17
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Follow discussion on the state of affairs on S&OP with TEC analyst P.J. Jakovljevic and SAS demand intelligence solutions expert Charles Chase. Today’s retail companies are realizing the importance of creating an optimal balance between supply and demand, with a focus on sensing and shaping demand rathe (...)
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... of Marketmax was a crucial move in the arena of retail and manufacturing. ... Staples, Tesco, Tween Brands, Waitrose, Wakefern, Williams-Sonoma, and 1-800-FLOWERS ...
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2011-02-03
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Has global outsourcing run its course for your business? See whether the lean production model can help you grow your company while keeping it home. The recent trend of manufacturing companies in outsourcing their production tasks to other parts of the world has certainly been effective in reducing produ (...)
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... in general and enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply ... with citizens destined to be part of a ... term consequence of adoption of the lean manufacturing model ...
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2011-01-26