Workwise

A User Centric WorkWise Customer Conference

by Olin Thompson ... WorkWise (www.workwiseinc.com) has provided enterprise-wide solutions for make-to-order, engineer-to-order, repetitive, make-to-stock and mixed-mode ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/06/research_notes/VN_ER_XOT_06_05_03_1.asp - 12k - 2003-06-05 Summary: WorkWise's business model is all about 'loving the customer'. A recent visit to their Customer Conference showed us the business plan in action. Is it time for other companies to consider this model?

Discrete Manufacturing (ERP): TCM (Time Critical Manufacturing) by ...

... In addition to the TCM Enterprise Application, WorkWise provides a full range of offerings, including customer support, consulting, and technical and ... http:/.../software/46-7907/Discrete-Manufacturing-ERP/WorkWise-TCM-Time-Critical-Manufacturing.html - 4k - 2009-11-18

WorkWise, Inc.

... WorkWise, Inc. ... In addition to TCM, WorkWise provides a full range of offerings, including customer support, consulting, technical and integration services. ... http://directory.technologyevaluation.com/profile.aspx?vid=14418 - 4k

The Reinvention of Software Vendors and End-User Value

by Olin Thompson ... One Vendor Who Has Made the Transition WorkWise, Inc. ... WorkWise also provides consulting and support services to 500+ manufacturing companies that use TCM. . ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/05/research_notes/MI_ER_XOT_05_09_03_1.asp - 18k - 2003-05-09 Summary: Application vendors are focusing on their install base as their primary source of revenue while cutting costs to provide profitability. Most vendors will tell you that they are both new account and customer oriented, and some have struck this balance. But the vast majority have been worshipping at the

'Once Bitten” Vendor Is Not “Twice Shy” about New ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Thus, the current WorkWise organization was created of former EMS staff, and has since focused solely on the TCM product line and its customer base (for more ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/EAM/2008/04/research_notes/NA_EA_PJ_04_16_08_1.asp - 19k - 2008-04-16 Summary: IFS Defence Ltd., a joint venture between BAE Systems and IFS, recently acquired iSC, a British custom software firm. However, some product integration issues and questions about long-term benefits for IFS customers outside the defense sector should be monitored.

A Demand-driven Approach to BI

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Back in 2003, Vanguard announced a partner alliance with WorkWise, a provider of the Time Critical Manufacturing (TCM) ERP application to make-to-order (MTO ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2005/07/research_notes/VN_BI_PJ_07_20_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-07-20 Summary: The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that the business needs of the user dictate the technical solution, not the other way around. In other words, it should let the business users drive the process, and remove the problems of

IFS Continues Its Reinvention through Pruning Part Three: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Thus, the current WorkWise organization was formed comprised of former EMS staff and has since been focused solely on the TCM product line and its customer ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/02/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_02_09_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-02-09 Summary: By selling CAD and payroll applications, IFS may not only control potential damage but also 'kill two birds with one stone' by 1) leveraging Bentley's and Personec's commitment to a true partnership and product integration to boost both parties’ license sales, while streamlining its own operations; and

Made2Manage Systems 'One Year After': Reenergized and Growing Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... On the lower end of the market, WorkWise would be another object case of shoring up the install base (see A User Centric WorkWise Customer Conference). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_24_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-02-24 Summary: Part of Made2Manage Systems acquisition strategy includes taking on a more global presence through acquisition of non-US companies that offer software, services, and support, particularly companies that sell direct into non-US countries, although not limited to that. Its growth strategy states that it pl

INFIMACS Becoming Ever More RELEVANT For Project-Based Industries. ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Incorporation of WorkWise (a division of Timeline, Inc.) Business Alerts, so that customers and personnel can be automatically notified of important status ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/10/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_10_30_01_1.asp - 17k - 2001-10-30 Summary: If Relevant Business Systems has for any reason deliberately maintained its INFIMACS II ERP system as one of the best-kept secrets in the complex manufacturing market, it has certainly succeeded so far. However, given a bevy of viable solutions from more renowned vendors, the company will have to spread

Enterprise Applications Vendor Reverses Fortunes - But Will ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... product line in November 2001, when IFS sold the business unit back to the original founder of EMS (Mike Dunham), who subsequently renamed the company WorkWise ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/08/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_08_09_06_1.asp - 26k - 2006-08-09 Summary: With seven consecutive profitable quarters, a feat unprecedented in the company's recent past, IFS enters a new phase of sustained profitable growth, along with its new chief executive officer. However, there are some challenges that just will not go away.