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Abstract:
In an enterprise with multiple operating divisions, should the enterprise standardize on a single set of software? Recent
broadening of major ERP products’ scope and the advent of Web-based product architecture may tempt corporations to consider
deploying this concept. Although the enterprise can gener (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
In an enterprise with multiple operating divisions, should the enterprise standardize on a single set of software? Recent
broadening of major ERP ...
Published:
2002-06-01
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On June 1, languishing Dutch ERP vendor The Baan Company finally found a 'knight in shining armor'. British automation equipment
maker Invensys has agreed to pay $2.65 per share for Baan. The deal is valued at approximately $709 million. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
On June 1, languishing Dutch ERP vendor The Baan Company finally found a 'knight in shining armor'. British automation
equipment maker Invensys ha...
Published:
2000-06-21
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Abstract:
Successful e-businesses of the future will be those who treat e-business as the collection of processes, which allow multiple
companies to work cooperatively and collaboratively to produce a seemingly seamless integration of businesses operating as
a virtually vertical enterprise. And with this integrati (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
Successful e-businesses of the future will be those who treat e-business as the collection of processes, which allow multiple
companies to work co...
Published:
2004-04-15
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Abstract:
The ability to market and sell to expanding markets can easily exceed a company's ability to fulfill the demand along with
the expectations that are generated. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
The ability to market and sell to expanding markets can easily exceed a company's ability to fulfill the demand along
with the expectations that a...
Published:
2003-04-30
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Winning ERP products will demonstrate deep industry functionality and tight integration with best-of-bread ‘bolt-on’ products
in a particular vertical. Users should focus on the handful of business objectives they need to achieve and the ways to measure
their success. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
Winning ERP products will demonstrate deep industry functionality and tight integration with best-of-bread ‘bolt-on’ products
in a particular vert...
Published:
2001-10-15
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Abstract:
The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market
segment extensively. This is the second of a series of articles that look at strategies deployed by major enterprise solution
vendors to attract the SMB decision makers and whether t (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market segment
extensively. Th...
Published:
2003-06-30
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QAD, one of the leading ERP vendors, announced a number of product and alliance initiatives prior to or during Explore 2000,
its annual user conference that took place in Nashville, TN from May 15 to May 17. We express our view regarding its latest
announcements and strategic direction. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
QAD, one of the leading ERP vendors, announced a number of product and alliance initiatives prior to or during Explore 2000,
its annual user confe...
Published:
2000-05-22
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By being back from edge of the cliff, on a comeback trail under rejuvenated management, and with pruned but also more viable
product sets, these vendors have become de facto trend setters as once high-flying and almost deceased and then again rebounding
mid-market ERP vendors. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
By being back from edge of the cliff, on a comeback trail under rejuvenated management, and with pruned but also more viable
product sets, these v...
Published:
2003-03-24
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Post-implementation agility should be the goal of most companies in their enterprise resource planning (ERP) selection. However,
it is not so easy to dispel a widespread preference for the "usual suspect" ERP choices that currently stop short at post-implementation
agility. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
Post-implementation agility should be the goal of most companies in their enterprise resource planning (ERP) selection. However,
it is not so easy...
Published:
2006-10-18
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Abstract:
There are two ways to build enterprise application solutions: link together disparate, best-of-breed solutions, in which
vendors embrace open architectures and inter-application messaging protocols, or find a one-stop-shop with all the software,
functionality, and interoperability one could ever ask for. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
There are two ways to build enterprise application solutions: link together disparate, best-of-breed solutions, in which vendors
embrace open arch...
Published:
2001-11-22
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Abstract:
As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business information systems. ERP grew from its predecessors of MRP and MRP II, constantly expanding its solution footprint
to address more and more of the needs of the enterpr (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business informati...
Published:
2003-04-29
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Abstract:
During the last few years, Made2Manage has evolved from a vendor of traditional MRP/ERP software to a provider of ‘one-stop-shop’
enterprise business applications. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
During the last few years, Made2Manage has evolved from a vendor of traditional MRP/ERP software to a provider of ‘one-stop-shop’
enterprise busin...
Published:
2003-01-21
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Abstract:
In a move designed to increase its presence in enterprise portals and integrated business intelligence, SAP AG has announced
an agreement to purchase TopTier Software for approximately $400 million USD in cash. TopTier’s products are already integrated
with SAP’s mySAP Workplace, so the acquisition (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
In a move designed to increase its presence in enterprise portals and integrated business intelligence, SAP AG has announced
an agreement to purch...
Published:
2001-04-17
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Abstract:
As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business information systems. ERP grew from its predecessors of MRP and MRP II, constantly expanding its solution footprint
to address more and more of the needs of the enterpr (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business informati...
Published:
2003-04-29
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Abstract:
Businesses cannot afford simply to respond to the next technological innovation; they must learn to respond to change as
a constant state. As difficult as it may appear, it is not enough to react to the eBusiness challenges the World Wide Web
is presenting today. Companies must position themselves to b (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
Businesses cannot afford simply to respond to the next technological innovation; they must learn to respond to change as a
constant state. As dif...
Published:
2003-04-28
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Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords: "growth" and "independence". It has carefully assessed and added acquisitions
to broaden Adonix X3 suite's functional scope, licenses and services; and continues nurture internal development with its
own resources. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords: "growth" and "independence". It has carefully assessed
and added acquisitions to broaden Adonix X3 ...
Published:
2005-09-20
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Abstract:
Through determined and prudent product enhancement initiatives, Exact Software demonstrates itself as an earnest enterprise
in the small and medium market, and it is growing its global base. (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
Through determined and prudent product enhancement initiatives, Exact Software demonstrates itself as an earnest enterprise
in the small and mediu...
Published:
2006-01-09
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Abstract:
One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessing this information, while breaking out of traditional silo-ed metrics. BI is not a panacea, and enterprises
must organize and prioritize their business needs (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessi...
Published:
2005-07-16
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Abstract:
Successful e-businesses of the future will be those who treat e-business as the collection of processes, which allow multiple
companies to work cooperatively and collaboratively to produce a seemingly seamless integration of businesses operating as
a virtually vertical enterprise. And with this integrati (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
Successful e-businesses of the future will be those who treat e-business as the collection of processes, which allow multiple
companies to work co...
Published:
2004-04-15
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Abstract:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions have to work with many other systems, not just ERP, so integration is not a
new issue for PLM vendors. Most PLM vendors recognize the need for integration and have addressed the need in their toolkits.
The additional work comes from integrating the concepts a (...)
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erp strategy integrated business:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions have to work with many other systems, not just ERP, so integration is not a new
issue for PLM vendors...
Published:
2003-08-02