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Software-as-a-service solutions often cannot provide that final twenty percent or so that differentiates a company from its
competitors. Of major concern is whether off-premise applications can support complex, global organizations on a constant
basis and on strict service level agreements. (...)
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2007-01-12
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For some reason, once a product moves into the retail channel, most manufacturers lose control. The retailer abdicates responsibility.
When faced with a problem, the consumer is alone! What happened to the lifetime value of the customer? This article examines
the lapses and promises in providing service (...)
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For some reason, once a product moves into the retail channel, most manufacturers lose control. The retailer abdicates responsibility.
When faced ...
Published:
2004-11-02
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The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive business software at the group and headquarters level, wanting to lower costs and quicken implementation in
their subsidiaries. (...)
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The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive busin...
Published:
2005-09-08
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) company. Adjusting to a different type of supply chain application, gaining profitability, and maintaining
high levels of customer care are some challenges faci (...)
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) c...
Published:
2005-09-01
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Having started as a business-to-business integration provider for a few major retailers in the United Kingdom, Eqos has evolved
into a full-fledged, worldwide provider of global sourcing and supplier management solutions. (...)
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Having started as a business-to-business integration provider for a few major retailers in the United Kingdom, Eqos has evolved
into a full-fledge...
Published:
2007-10-12
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Abstract:
Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) company. Adjusting to a different type of supply chain application, gaining profitability, and maintaining
high levels of customer care are some challenges faci (...)
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) c...
Published:
2005-09-01
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The CMS Software-XKO Software merger into Solarsoft Business Solutions offers proof that smaller enterprise resource planning
vendors are not extinct yet. Perhaps in the grand scheme of things, no one should really care about such events, but these
less well-known vendors haven’t said their last words (...)
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The CMS Software-XKO Software merger into Solarsoft Business Solutions offers proof that smaller enterprise resource planning
vendors are not exti...
Published:
2007-11-30
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The market should commend Infor’s attempt to combine business-specific solutions from a partner like IBM. If nothing else,
the fact that Infor can provide integrated and best-in-class offerings poises the vendor to become serious competition for
such giants as SAP and Oracle. (...)
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The market should commend Infor’s attempt to combine business-specific solutions from a partner like IBM. If nothing else,
the fact that Infor can...
Published:
2008-07-07
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply
chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts. (...)
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain
management (SCM) of...
Published:
2005-07-28
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In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, better cost control and resource utilization, and more flexibility to change requirements on short notice.
The alternative? To disappear altogether. (...)
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In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, bet...
Published:
2006-05-16
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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In its simplest sense, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems create interactive environments designed to help companies
manage and analyze the business processes associated with manufacturing goods, such as inventory control, order taking, accounting,
and much more. (...)
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In its simplest sense, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems create interactive environments designed to help companies
manage and analyze th...
Published:
2005-09-05
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This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered. (...)
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This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first...
Published:
2007-04-16
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The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may
face confusion and/or anxiety amongst both its current and potential customers as well as within its VARs. (...)
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The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may
face confusion and/or an...
Published:
2002-07-30
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Abstract:
A quality product offering doesn't guarantee success for any up-and-coming vendor, especially in a market requiring more
awareness and depending on organizational change. While Zilliant appears to be the early market leader, its long-term success
depends on several factors. (...)
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A quality product offering doesn't guarantee success for any up-and-coming vendor, especially in a market requiring more
awareness and depending o...
Published:
2007-06-13
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I'm Dylan Persaud, senior analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers. Due to the overwhelming response to our first ERP Showdown,
we're pleased to present another head-to-head discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) comparison. Here, then, is ERP Showdown,
Round 2!—featuring Exact Macola ES vs. Infor (...)
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I'm Dylan Persaud, senior analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers. Due to the overwhelming response to our first ERP
Showdown, we're pleased to p...
Published:
2007-04-11
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QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" functionality for larger companies, although the system supports multiple currencies and global tax management,
and it is tailored to financial practices and r (...)
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QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" ...
Published:
2003-09-24
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I'm Dylan Persaud, senior analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers. Welcome to another in our ongoing series of enterprise
software Showdowns. Today's Showdown pits three of the top ERP - Distribution solutions against each other in a head-to-head
contest: Microsoft Dynamics vs.Retalix vs. Epicor Enterp (...)
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I'm Dylan Persaud, senior analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers. Welcome to another in our ongoing series of enterprise
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Published:
2007-06-22
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It is feasible to create native, intuitive and graphical business applications using just available software in i/OS and
Open source Java. Using iSeries as an integrated business server is more than just a dream. (...)
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It is feasible to create native, intuitive and graphical business applications using just available software in i/OS and Open
source Java. Using i...
Published:
2005-05-18
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What are the solutions that enable Zilliant's customers to gain a better understanding of their markets' price response and
translate this into more profitable pricing? Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite encompasses distinct solutions geared for each
step of the pricing process. (...)
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What are the solutions that enable Zilliant's customers to gain a better understanding of their markets' price response
and translate this into mo...
Published:
2007-06-11