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... Survival was key. Investments and projects of all kinds were put on hold, including upgrading and replacing enterprise software systems. ...
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2012-02-09
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What has ToolsGroup, the expert in demand-driven SCP, been doing to address demand and supply variability? Read P.J. Jakovljevic’s article and see how ToolsGroup has developed sophisticated software that analyzes demand history across multiple dimensions, enabling companies to obtain more accurate fore (...)
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ToolsGroup—Going Back to Its SCP Roots. PJ Jakovljevic - February 8, 2012. Comments:
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2012-02-08
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Discussing Enterprise Software and Selection.
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2012-02-08
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... to serve models. I believe that eventually marketing automation systems will help buying process-based segmentation. PJ: How applicable ...
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2012-02-08
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... of IT; The Enterprise Systems Spectator; The ERP Graveyard Blog; The Infor Blog; Ventana Research; Wise Analytics. Featured Author Program ...
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2012-02-07
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An ERP system is a major investment for any business, particularly a smaller one. A well-planned and implemented ERP system can change the way you do business and significantly improve profitability. But there are pitfalls if you have not prepared properly. In this white paper, Pronto Software outlines c (...)
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... Source: Pronto Software. Document Type: White Paper Description: An ERP system is a major investment for any business, particularly a smaller one. ...
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2012-02-06
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... As a result, the solution provides integration with many ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), payroll applications (ADP, Ceridian, Paychex), CRM (Microsoft Dynamics ...
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2012-02-06
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... There’s also the problem of expectations: as soon as you provide better BI systems, business people can (and should) move on to new and even more difficult ...
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2012-02-03
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... users running IBM legacy systems, such as BPCS, MAPICS, PRMS, JD Edwards, etc.; • small plants of large businesses that use tier-one ERP systems at the ...
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2012-02-02
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Is Ventyx a true "total solution provider" for energy and utility companies? TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic discusses Ventyx's strategy with its product marketing team. In 2012, there is still no such thing as a true “total solution provider” for energy and utility companies. These companies j (...)
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... In 2008 and 2009, Ventyx acquired Tech-Assist, for its plant operations management software systems for power generation and other asset-intensive continuous ...
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2012-02-02
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... shift. Real-time feeds from clinical information systems about patient acuity must then be mapped to staffing and scheduling tools. ...
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2012-02-02
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Many companies don’t have adequate metrics or information technology systems to see how well growth strategies and activities perform in real time. This white paper addresses the lack of supply chain synchronization: the ability for a manufacturer to cost effectively respond to changes in demand and th (...)
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... Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: Many companies don’t have adequate metrics or information technology systems to see how well growth ...
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2012-01-31
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Methods such as ad-hoc reporting and decision-making by gut feeling may be effective in the early phases of a business, but once past that crucial startup phase, neglecting to invest in appropriate business systems can significantly hinder continued growth and profitability. A well-executed enterprise re (...)
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... in appropriate business systems can significantly hinder continued growth and profitability. A well-executed enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution can ...
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2012-01-30
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... Process manufacturing functionality is not typically included in ERP solutions for discrete manufacturing: TEC’s Director of Knowledge Services Josh ...
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2012-01-30
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All midsize and larger companies think they have systems in place to manage costs, so they give this issue little ongoing thought. They may be blind to the limitations of the systems they’re using and the improvements to cost management they can achieve. This paper identifies the information technology (...)
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... Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: All midsize and larger companies think they have systems in place to manage costs, so they give this issue ...
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2012-01-30
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Most high-tech firms need to do a better job of capturing and sharing corporate and supply-chain data. Lean manufacturing practitioners often use a process metric called “right first time on time” (RFTOT). It not only applies to delivery of components and products moving through a value stream, but t (...)
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The Informed Manufacturer—Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for High-tech Manufacturers. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
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2012-01-30
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Performance management allows companies to align business activity with corporate objectives. This research examines the different levels of business performance achieved by mid-market companies compared with larger firms, as well as the differences in strategy, capabilities, and technologies used. Key r (...)
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Performance Management—What the Mid-market Can Learn from Large Enterprises. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
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2012-01-30
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A strategic planning process is critical for distribution companies. Not unlike personal financial planning, distribution executives have to select the best investments needed now to create profitable growth in the future. If you fail to make the right commitments at the right time, you will miss opportu (...)
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Three Steps to Strategic Planning Excellence in Wholesale Distribution Companies. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
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2012-01-30
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To realize a competitive advantage, small-business leaders must address five common obstacles: inefficient operations, inability to support rapid growth or new markets, disjointed business processes, lack of visibility into daily operations, and limited resources. Read this white paper to learn how to ov (...)
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Top Five Obstacles Companies Face—and How to Overcome Them: Tips for Small Businesses and Midsize Companies. Source: SAP. Document ...
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2012-01-27
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To boost efficiency, run leaner, and drive down the cost of supply, many organizations are exploring inventory optimization—a technique for improving operational inventory targets to address the realities of today’s highly complex, ever-evolving global supply chains. This paper examines how the stoch (...)
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Inventory Optimization: A Technique for Improving Operational Inventory Targets. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
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2012-01-27