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SAP Users Speak Out on Credit and Collections Shortcomings

by Steve McVey ... a few areas where the system failed to deliver. We undertook the survey in response to a client inquiry regarding SAP A/R module implementations and possible ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/02/research_notes/CS_BA_SRM_02_00_1.asp - 11k - 2000-02-01 Summary: A recent survey of companies which have implemented SAP Accounts Receivable reveal more than a few areas where the system failed to deliver. Although nearly all reported one or more influences on credit and collections that did not relate to SAP, 70% of them felt shortcomings of SAP's A/R module were at

The 'Joy' Of Enterprise Systems Implementations Part 1: Inexorable ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Although SAP brings complexity to mind, the bad news has not spared its ... not been known for sure though was the more exact percentage of failed implementations. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/07/research_notes/EV_ER_PJ_07_08_02_1.asp - 17k - 2002-07-08 Summary: We take the liberty to expand further on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization, and which pinpoints enterprise applications implementations dissatisfactions in no uncertain terms. One may expect even more bad news in the future given the intricacy of

What's With Oracle's And SAP's Differing Clairvoyance?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... recent Oracle gaffs with product quality or its dubious 'one-stop-shop' product strategy, just as it used to be the case with SAP's failed implementations. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/10/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_10_17_01_1.asp - 19k - 2001-10-17 Summary: Regardless of whether Oracle is cautiously pessimistic or SAP is unrealistically enthusiastic about the immediate future, both vendors will quite likely weather the impending El Nino phase. Still, neither one can rest on its laurels, as they both have their internal and external challenges to solve.

SAP Claims Big Gains In The Low-End Battleground

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... referred to as "ASAP," to facilitate mid-market implementations. ... of all sizes to implement SAP R/3 ... However, these studies often failed to indicate how many ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/12/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_12_18_00_1.asp - 27k - 2000-12-18 Summary: SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar increases in sales and acceptance of its Internet-based mySAP.com by smaller companies. We believe that the incumbent smaller vendors as well as other Tier 1 vendors should prep

SAP Learns The Ropes Of Fashion/Outfitting

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... SAP AFS release 1.0 was introduced in ... pattern appeared software implementations were put ... the trade press about failed implementations, system integration ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_31_02_1.asp - 19k - 2002-07-31 Summary: With a heavy heart, in 1999, SAP had to go back to the drawing board, to do a thorough redesign of its erstwhile ill-reputed Apparel & Footwear Solution (AFS). It appears that the effort was worthwhile.

Catalyst International Ties Fate to SAP

by Steve McVey ... version of its WMS for the mid market failed to generate ... and effort required to keep up with SAP-generated sales leads and implementations will likely ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/02/research_notes/VN_BA_SRM_02_00_3.asp - 16k - 2000-02-01 Summary: In what may be the most significant event since the company's launch, Catalyst International has lashed its corporate ship to ERP leviathan SAP in a new alliance. The deal could buoy the small Wisconsin vendor through unprecedented revenues or scuttle it.

Enterprise Software Migration Alert: Is SAP the Alternative?

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... larger customers—especially given SAP's failed attempt to ... its existing, fierce competitor's implementations, as users make the transition to SAP alternatives ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/06/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_06_01_05_1.asp - 22k - 2005-06-01 Summary: SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible for maintaining the competitions implementation, as users transition to SAP alternatives, offering the stability that some will likely crave.

ERP Trivia - Every Why Should Have Its Wherefore Part 1: ERP ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Although SAP brings complexity to mind, the bad news has not spared its ... not been known for sure though was the more exact percentage of failed implementations. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/08/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_08_25_01_1.asp - 16k - 2001-08-25 Summary: We take the liberty to comment on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization, and which pinpoints ERP implementations dissatisfactions in no uncertain terms.

SAP - A Leader Under Reconstruction

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... bad reputation for protracted (very often over 18 months) and costly implementations (often 7 ... Dubious Partnerships: While SAP may have so far failed in its ... http:/.../researchhighlights/businessapplications/2000/08/research_notes/vn_ba_pj_08_14_00_1.asp - 41k - 2000-08-14 Summary: SAP is responding to the changing Internet marketplace by restructuring to develop flexibility and forming key partnerships and alliances to put content behind its extensive advertising campaign for mySAP. com

Contributing to the Rejuvenation of Legacy Systems in the ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... asp" target="_blank">Multipurpose SAP NetWeaver ... architecture can result in quicker implementations, improved flexibility ... with IT projects that failed to deliver ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/04/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_04_25_06_1.asp - 33k - 2006-04-25 Summary: With its focus on service-oriented architecture, SSA Global appears to be sticking to its pledge to protect the user's investment as much as it can, while still modernizing the users' applications.