Abstract:
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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... strategy, Infor will likely need to charge for the Microsoft software licenses, which ... On the other hand, Infor Demand Planning (former Mercia) only runs on ...
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2010-08-24
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... the largest installed base of SCP customers among application software vendors. ... let alone the smaller formerly independent competitors such as Mercia (now part ...
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... at Manhatan from behind, RedPrairie Corporation and JDA Software, have been ... currently contain former EXE Technologies, ShipLogix, Arzoon, Mercia, Provia, and ...
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2009-10-01
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Consolidation is a well-documented trend and is to be expected in the market for enterprise applications. This article outlines the evolution of the enterprise software market. Specifically, it focuses on the revolutionary technology known as service-oriented architecture (SOA). (...)
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Consolidation is a well-documented trend and is to be expected in the market for enterprise applications. This article outlines the evolution of t...
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2008-10-08
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Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global and Infor seem to be showing signs of more deliberation and even restraint, rather than jumping the gun to indiscriminately gain market share. (...)
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Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global and Infor seem to be sh...
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2006-04-24
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The Lawson and Intentia merger might create a much-needed, strong statement for the market, and provide the mid-market with more options. It may also decrease the negative momentum both companies have experienced in the frenzied and rapidly consolidating enterprise applications market. (...)
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The Lawson and Intentia merger might create a much-needed, strong statement for the market, and provide the mid-market with more options. It may a...
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2005-10-27
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The Lawson and Intentia merger might create a much-needed, strong statement for the market, and provide the mid-market with more options. It may also decrease the negative momentum both companies have experienced in the frenzied and rapidly consolidating enterprise applications market. (...)
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The Lawson and Intentia merger might create a much-needed, strong statement for the market, and provide the mid-market with more options. It may a...
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2005-10-27
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While superficially, Infor's acquisition strategy may appear to be impulsive, it has actually been calculated to develop a stronger vertical functionality. This may mean that Infor can offer customers more stability while offering niche functionality. (...)
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While superficially, Infor's acquisition strategy may appear to be impulsive, it has actually been calculated to develop a stronger vertical funct...
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2005-10-12
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service and enhanced offerin...
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2005-08-02
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Given the current saturation of the application market, and trends in acquisitions major vendors will be searching for a viable competitive advantage. There will likely be few, very large vendors with products for a very large percentage of business, and many smaller vendors, with products tightly focuse (...)
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Given the current saturation of the application market, and trends in acquisitions major vendors will be searching for a viable competitive advant...
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2005-04-22
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s enterprise, whose supply chain communications and management capabilities need to be able to manage that critical relationship. (...)
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s enterprise, whose ...
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2005-03-22
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s enterprise, whose supply chain communications and management capabilities need to be able to manage that critical relationship. (...)
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s enterprise, whose ...
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2005-03-22