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Abstract:
An enterprise that wants to shift to a global product development strategy must invest in modern product lifecycle management
(PLM) technology. Therefore, the PLM software market could be on the edge of a significant growth cycle. (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
... this technology in conjunction with low-cost offshore engineering and manufacturing
services capabilities, to exploit the benefits of global product development ...
Published:
2008-10-17
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Abstract:
SSA Global's strategy to grow both organically and through acquisition while developing an end-to-end suite of applications
with one open platform architecture has allowed this traditional enterprise resource planning vendor to evolve into a supply
chain management solutions provider. (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
SSA Global's strategy to grow both organically and through acquisition while developing an end-to-end suite of applications
with one open platform...
Published:
2006-01-19
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Abstract:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and network of offices offering direct support, sales and services, with the
aim of providing customers a consistent level of service. (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and network of offices offering direct support, sales and services, with the
aim of providing custom...
Published:
2006-01-10
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Abstract:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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Abstract:
What are the prospects of SSA GT, now that the revived ERP vendor has recently acquired interBiz with its plethora of application
products from its long archrival as a Computer Associates' division? Will the "two to one is odds" adage prove to be true
in this merger of two veterans? (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
... markets, expanding its global capabilities, resources and ...
Leverage the company's global service and ... and electronics), general manufacturing
and pharmaceutical ...
Published:
2002-04-25
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Abstract:
Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing
process optimization, to satisfy this need. (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to...
Published:
2006-01-31
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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Abstract:
Because manufacturers are now competing globally, they have shifted production to developing countries where cost of labor
and resources is low. Software vendors have combined supply chain management functionality with enterprise resource planning
software to stay globally competitive. (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
Because manufacturers are now competing globally, they have shifted production to developing countries where cost of labor
and resources is low. S...
Published:
2009-08-03
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Abstract:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some interface-wary customers. Thus, Relevant should try to provide as many third-party solutions as possible as
a standard configuration, which should make custom (...)
Excerpt related to
global capabilities manufacturing:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some...
Published:
2005-01-28
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Abstract:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
Excerpt related to
global capabilities manufacturing:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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Abstract:
Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the extended
enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors excel in depends on their original ERP system's suitability for repetitive versus
to-order environments. (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the
extended enterprise resource...
Published:
2006-02-20
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Abstract:
The current market trend industry-wide is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for medium-sized companies.
Relevant seems to have a fair shot at delivering that to project-based discrete manufacturers such as aerospace contractors,
contract manufacturers of electronic components, wind (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
The current market trend industry-wide is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for medium-sized companies.
Relevant seems to h...
Published:
2001-11-01
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Abstract:
During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7. The vendor has also been surging forward by harnessing new partnerships, including turning high-profile
customers into developers and subsequent resellers (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7....
Published:
2006-08-10
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Abstract:
While the company’s focus allows it to keep pace with trends in technology and with customer requirements in its target niche,
too narrow a focus comes with its liabilities as well. Nevertheless, Encompix seems to be making the right moves. (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
While the company’s focus allows it to keep pace with trends in technology and with customer requirements in its target niche,
too narrow a focus ...
Published:
2004-05-25
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Abstract:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on Enterprise Resource Planning Systems presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com.
The presentation used the TEC patented selection engine WebTESS to conduct a real time evaluation and selection. It
then reviewed the critical differentiating ERP criteria, a (...)
Excerpt related to
global capabilities manufacturing:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on Enterprise Resource Planning Systems presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com.
The presentation used t...
Published:
2000-06-30
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Abstract:
Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning ones can help alleviate many of the challenges particular to the process manufacturers, especially in the
areas of product development and regulatory complian (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning one...
Published:
2009-03-16
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Abstract:
This partnership provides SAP with the opportunity to further extend its reach within its large corporate customer base by
serving the needs of its distant smaller plants and divisions dispersed around the globe. Thus, SAP should hereby have the
wherewithal to defend its major accounts from encroachment (...)
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global capabilities manufacturing:
This partnership provides SAP with the opportunity to further extend its reach within its large corporate customer base by
serving the needs of it...
Published:
2004-05-11
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Abstract:
SAP seems to have grasped that the key to success in the SMB market is brand awareness and an apt product, since SMBs are
looking for support from incumbent vendors, with intimate knowledge of their vertical and business processes, ample local
resources, and the commitment to support them both off- and o (...)
Excerpt related to
global capabilities manufacturing:
SAP seems to have grasped that the key to success in the SMB market is brand awareness and an apt product, since SMBs are
looking for support from...
Published:
2004-05-10
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Abstract:
Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it is not just an ERP collector that
is living off milking its install base, but rather an extended enterprise applications provider that can appeal to both its
current and new users. (...)
Excerpt related to
global capabilities manufacturing:
Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it is not just an ERP collector that
is living off milking ...
Published:
2004-09-16
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Abstract:
If Glovia successfully continues its reinvention as a B2B e-business transformation provider for manufacturers and service
companies that want more than core ERP, the market may witness the positive reincarnation of Glovia. (...)
Excerpt related to
global capabilities manufacturing:
If Glovia successfully continues its reinvention as a B2B e-business transformation provider for manufacturers and service
companies that want mor...
Published:
2001-11-13