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QAD Pulling through, Patiently but Passionately Part Three: Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 20, 2003
Abstract : QAD deserves admiration for its protracted innovativeness and endurance as the only assets it could muster as to compensate for limited resources compared to many larger competitors.
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Professional Services Automation: Affordable Hosted Solutions for the Small to Medium Business Market ( Pages)
by Neil Stolovitsky
Sep 13, 2006
Abstract : Although technology is pivotal in maintaining a competitive edge, many smaller professional services organizations (PSOs) have limited time and resources to dedicate to their IT infrastructure. For this reason, the application service provider model can be a very attractive offering.
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MAPICS: Will Customer Satisfaction be Enough? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999
Abstract : MAPICS has consistently scored above average in the following customer-service & support benchmarks: reliability, quality of support, vendor stability, ease of doing business, and affiliate product and industry knowledge. However, limited platform support means that AS/400 products will contribute more than 50% of total license revenue within next 5 years. Furthermore, for the next 18 months, approx. 80% of license revenue will come from its existing customer base, who will want to either replace an old MAPICS product or add new modules to an existing MAPICS XA installation.
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Can Geac Reshuffle the ERP Standings? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 9, 2000
Abstract : In July, Geac Computer Corporation Limited, the largest Canadian business applications software vendor and an aspirant for a leading ERP vendor position, announced its financial results for fiscal 2000. Earlier, on June 26, Geac solidified its enterprise systems presence in North America by consolidating its various North American ERP operations into one business unit - Geac Enterprise Solutions.
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Adonix Grows Roots Against The Odds Part 2: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 21, 2002
Abstract : Adonix often comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing, and understanding of the local requirements in the distribution area. The company still faces challenges presented by limited financial resources to adequately fund multiple key strategic initiatives including brand marketing, undeveloped global channel and brand recognition, and formidable competition within the market of Adonix’ future expansion focus (particularly the North American market).
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Fast-path Implementations - Are They Good or Bad? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Olin Thompson
Jul 5, 2002
Abstract : Over the last few years the market has seen a plethora of fixed-scope and fixed-price applications, pre-packaged vertical solutions with industry templates, limited education and training, implementation tools, attractive support programs and hosting services with catchy names, all aimed at making it faster, simpler and cheaper for enterprises well under $500 million to use them. Is this approach good or bad for the user?
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Logility Collaborative Planning Solutions Offer Sound Proposition ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Jul 17, 2000
Abstract : Collaborative planning for businesses carries great potential for reducing the hidden costs that inevitably result from poor planning and limited visibility among trading partners. With new OEM partner Great Plains, Logility has made a good move in targeting this growing area and organizing its applications around the collaborative aspects.
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Identifying the ROI of a Software Application for SCM Part 1: We Need To Know Now ( Pages)
by Mark Wells
Jul 13, 2001
Abstract : If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision to invest in supply chain management software should be postponed. If you do have some pain in one or more of these areas, then you can follow the concepts in this article to understand the potential of supply chain management software to fix the cause of the pain and improve your bottom line. This part discusses the challenge of limited time to perform analysis.
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EarthLink’s Pilot of Wireless Email via BlackBerry Handhelds ( Pages)
by P. Hayes
Jun 1, 2000
Abstract : The initial Pilot test of the BlackBerry Handheld e-mail device will be limited to 500 users for a cost of $34.95 (USD) per month, including unlimited messaging and the lease cost of the wireless device.
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