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Abstract:
Manufacturers face many challenges with scarce credit, pricing pressures, and increasing costs. Critical to success is a
comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that aligns operations and production with finance to understand
risk, allowing manufacturers to deliver quality products at c (...)
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Focus on Financials: Comprehensive ERP and Financial Management for a Manufacturing Competitive
Advantage. Source: Plex Systems. Document Type: White Paper ...
Published:
2011-04-04
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What Is ERP in 2010? Select best enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems selection for your organization requierments.Free
download. When the term “enterprise resource planning” (ERP) was introduced, it applied primarily to the planning and management
of resources needed to manufacture goods. Toda (...)
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What Is ERP in 2010? Source: Focus Research. Document Type: White Paper
Description: When the term “enterprise resource planning” (ERP) was introduced, it ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Though most companies know about the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP), many lack awareness about how to evaluate
products or when the time is right to upgrade change solutions. Moreover, they may not be up to date with the latest ERP features,
market trends, and other essential information. (...)
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ERP Systems Market Primer. Source: Focus Research. Document Type: White
Paper Description: Though most companies know about the benefits of enterprise resource ...
Published:
2010-09-16
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Abstract:
In selecting enterprise asset management (EAM) software, usability ought to be a major consideration in your decision. Download
this white paper for expert advice that will help you identify key usability features in EAM. (...)
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EAM Selection Criteria: Focus on Usability. Source: IFS. Document Type: White Paper
Description: In selecting enterprise asset management (EAM) software ...
Published:
2011-09-02
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Abstract:
Organizations tend to focus on the "what"—that is, the vendor or the product—when determining total cost of ownership (TCO).
However, it's often the "how"—that is, deployment aspects—of enterprise resource planning (ERP) that has a greater impact
on determining TCO for a given organization. This (...)
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The Ten "How" Factors That Can Affect ERP TCO. Source: itelligence, Inc. Document Type: White
Paper Description: Organizations tend to focus on the "what"—that ...
Published:
2011-03-25
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Abstract:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) automates many aspects of an organization’s operations, cascading across traditional boundaries
of operations, finance, manufacturing, and more. As such, changes in the ERP market can cause a ripple effect in an organization’s
business. In this report, five Focus ex (...)
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2011 Trends Report: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Source: Focus Research. Document
Type: White Paper Description: Enterprise resource planning (ERP ...
Published:
2011-01-06
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Abstract:
Business intelligence (BI) software allows businesses to gather, store, and analyze data so they can make better business
decisions. But what considerations you should make before shopping for BI software? This document leverages the expertise
of Focus Experts and other Focus Community members to help yo (...)
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... Source: Focus Research. Document Type: White Paper
Description: Business intelligence (BI) software allows businesses to gather, store, and analyze data so they ...
Published:
2011-07-29
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Abstract:
As a process manufacturer, if you’re actively searching for the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, you should
focus on those ERP solutions that have a strong process manufacturing foundation. These ERP applications support many industry
best practices to which you can align your business (...)
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... White Paper Description: As a process manufacturer, if you’re actively
searching for the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, you should focus on ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Prompted by volatile markets and a troubled economy, the need to reduce costs is a top business driver impacting enterprise
resource planning (ERP) strategies. Combine this need with the need for transparency, and the marriage of ERP with business
intelligence (BI) becomes the perfect storm, igniting imp (...)
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The ERP/BI Connection: Adding Value through Actionable Intelligence. Source: Focus Research.
Document Type: White Paper Description: Prompted by volatile markets ...
Published:
2010-09-09
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Abstract:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects are more complicated than other information technology (IT) initiatives because
they involve connecting departments across an organization. The value of ERP lies in bringing together data from the entire
company, which means ERP implementation involves multiple (...)
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Five Critical Points for ERP Success. Source: Focus Research. Document Type: White
Paper Description: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects are more ...
Published:
2011-05-04
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Abstract:
Because optimized resource planning helps to maximize business agility and revenues, the functions and applications referred
to collectively as enterprise resource planning (ERP) are some of the most business-critical. Once you’ve surveyed the ERP
market and prioritized your business needs, this compar (...)
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Mid-market/Enterprise ERP Solution Comparison Guide. Source: Focus Research. Document Type:
White Paper Description: Because optimized resource planning helps to ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
One of the most basic business axioms, held dear by all firms but especially small companies, is that cash flow is king.
Customer payments are essential for fueling all other business activity, from staff salaries, to raw materials, to rent. Growing
firms need to be especially attentive to cash flow beca (...)
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Keeping Cash Flow in Focus While Driving Business Performance. Source: SAP. Document Type: White
Paper Description: One of the most basic business axioms, held ...
Published:
2011-07-04
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Abstract:
Business intelligence (BI) solutions can help businesses to become more intelligent about key operations and processes. But
BI solutions are only as valuable as the data that is fed into them and the key performance indicators (KPIs) they monitor.
Well-chosen KPIs and quality data ensure that BI solution (...)
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... Source: Focus Research. Document Type: White Paper
Description: Business intelligence (BI) solutions can help businesses to become more intelligent about key ...
Published:
2011-07-29
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Abstract:
Business intelligence (BI) applications analyze a company’s raw data to provide business process insights that can be leveraged
for competitive advantage. Are such lofty goals realistic for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) that lack the IT talent
found in a large enterprise? What capabilities shoul (...)
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... Source: Focus Research. Document Type: White Paper
Description: Business intelligence (BI) applications analyze a company’s raw data to provide business ...
Published:
2011-07-29
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Abstract:
A growing number of businesses are adopting enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to give their departments accurate
and accessible shared data. Human resource Management (HRM) isn’t being left out of the loop. In fact, most major ERP vendors
now offer their customers HRM modules that help automat (...)
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5 Top HR Modules for ERP Systems. Source: Focus Research. Document Type: White
Paper Description: A growing number of businesses are adopting enterprise resource ...
Published:
2011-01-06
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Abstract:
It’s the software industry’s dirty little secret. Over 65 percent of software implementations fail—wasting untold amounts
of time, money, and resources. Learn from a panel of experts how to make sure your company doesn’t suffer these kinds of losses.
Of course, making the right ERP selection goes (...)
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Lessons from ERP Implementation Failures: Hear from the Experts. Source: Focus Research.
Document Type: White Paper Description: It’s the software industry’s ...
Published:
2011-01-06
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Abstract:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems can be integrated with nearly every function in your business. It’s helpful to
segment ERP components into five building blocks. Understanding how these blocks are linked together should help you determine
which components add the most value and how your exist (...)
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Essential Features of Manufacturing ERP Software. Source: Focus Research. Document Type:
White Paper Description: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems can
...
Published:
2011-01-06
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Abstract:
Continuous process simplification of inherently complex enterprise applications should be the primary goal. Apptricity believes
that the primary focus for business- technology managers should be on achieving a rapid application integration and deployment
to guarantee measurable return on investment (ROI (...)
Excerpt related to
focus erp white paper:
Why Does My ERP Implementation Keep Getting ... Source: Apptricity. Document Type: White
Paper Description: Continuous ... believes that the primary focus for business
...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Promising to transform the way products are developed, product lifecycle management (PLM) is one of the fastest-growing areas
of technology investment for retailers and brands alike. But why should your company consider PLM? Find out why successful
PLM implementations are initiated to support key strateg (...)
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Focus on PLM: Mastering Process to Improve Product Development. Source: PTC. Document Type: White
Paper Description: Promising to transform the way products are ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Not all business intelligence (BI) solutions fit every situation, and many BI solutions can be quite pricy. As an organization
grows and its experience with BI increases, new types of analysis from a broader range of sources become worth the additional
spend. This guide will help you determine what stage (...)
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... Source: Focus Research. Document Type: White Paper
Description: Not all business intelligence (BI) solutions fit every situation, and many BI solutions can be ...
Published:
2011-05-04