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Abstract: 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 ...
Published 2011-04-21
Abstract: 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...
Published 2011-04-20
Abstract: 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...
Published 2011-03-07
Abstract: 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. ...
Published 2011-03-03
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Published 2010-09-28
Abstract: ERP vendor UNIT4 has joined the discussion on the topic of its current state of affairs. Rather than pursuing the usual route
of writing analyses of major market trends, I’ve decided to ask vendors about their opinions and approaches. UNIT4 has joined
the discussion on the topic of its current state of (...)
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ERP vendor UNIT4 has joined the discussion on the topic of its current state of affairs. Rather than pursuing the usual route
of writing analyses o...
Published 2010-08-04
Abstract: An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive look at how a successful ERP software implementation
for small businesses can be achieved. Most consultants agree that there are three stages that precede a software implementation
project: research, evaluation, and selection. This thr (...)
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An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive look at how a successful ERP software implementation
for small businesses ca...
Published 2010-02-10
Abstract: While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, there are plenty of reasons why privately held entities will want to prepare to adopt IFRS as well. (...)
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While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, t...
Published 2009-12-14
Abstract: When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel industry as a whole. The combined solution offering will address APS, MES, SCM, and more. (...)
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When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel...
Published 2009-11-25
Abstract: 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
Abstract: Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, we’ve decided to ask vendors about their
opinions and approaches. IFS has re-joined the discussion on the topic of user experience (UX) design. (...)
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Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, we’ve decided to ask vendors about their
opinions and approaches....
Published 2009-08-03
Abstract: Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry
do not affect the results. Benefits have been indicated for large and small firms, whether they make standard or custom products
or are in discrete or process manufacturing envi (...)
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Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry
do not affect the ...
Published 2009-06-12
Abstract: Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. But who really is to blame, and how can a company avoid the same problems in the future? (...)
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Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. B...
Published 2009-06-03
Abstract: Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails,
will help organizations deal with compliance regulations and potential litigation. (...)
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Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails,
will help organizati...
Published 2009-03-27
Abstract: High-tech and electronics, chemical, and oil and gas industries each have their fair share of regulatory requirements to
meet, and an increasing number include environmental directives. Enterprise applications designed to meet their distinct needs
should help pave the way to compliance. (...)
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High-tech and electronics, chemical, and oil and gas industries each have their fair share of regulatory requirements to meet,
and an increasing n...
Published 2009-03-20
Abstract: Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures? (...)
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Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are th...
Published 2008-12-15
Abstract: Salesforce.com is now an almost unstoppable force in the world of on-demand customer relationship management. However, it
may be the architect of its own downfall—and Microsoft is poised to take advantage. But will you profit from the Salesforce.com-versus-Microsoft
war? (...)
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Salesforce.com is now an almost unstoppable force in the world of on-demand customer relationship management. However, it
may be the architect of ...
Published 2008-10-13
Abstract: A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t entirely in the open source door, however, with OpenMFG, its commercially licensed solution with an open source
infrastructure. (...)
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A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t enti...
Published 2008-10-10
Abstract: A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company.
In this article, key structural and functional elements, as well as the advantages of implementing and effectively using a
sales portal, are discussed. (...)
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A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company.
In this article, ...
Published 2008-09-15
Abstract: BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there are other vendors offering Q2O as a service, BigMachines product is arguably more flexible, as high
tech manufacturers may be noting. (...)
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BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there...
Published 2008-08-22
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