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The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial reporting system that would run
in real time, as opposed to taking weeks to generate reports. However, the NSCC environment presented its own unique set of
challenges. (...)
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The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial reporting system that would run
in real time, as oppos...
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2006-12-08
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Converting data in any systems implementation is a high wire act. Converting data in an ERP environment should only be undertaken
with a safety net, namely a well thought-out plan of execution. This article discusses the guidelines for converting data
when considering manual or electronic alternatives. (...)
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Converting data in any systems implementation is a high wire act. Converting data in an ERP environment
should only be undertaken with a safety ne...
Published:
2002-10-21
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The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and
data warehousing environment with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. (...)
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The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and
data warehousing enviro...
Published:
2006-10-27
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Phase one of the four phase approach to a successful radio frequency identification implementation consists of several essential
steps, including the careful selection of business partners and the development of a test environment and corrective label
placement procedures. (...)
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Phase one of the four phase approach to a successful radio frequency identification implementation consists of several essential
steps, including ...
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2007-09-14
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Change happens, and it will always happen in virtually every business environment. The underlying enterprise system should
thus be an aid to changing the business, rather than an obstacle, as is the usual case today. (...)
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Change happens, and it will always happen in virtually every business environment. The underlying enterprise system should
thus be an aid to chang...
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2006-10-11
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A radio frequency identification implementation is a major undertaking for any organization—a project with ample risk of
failure. This entire series is a step-by-step guide to the process, with this final part including a comprehensive glossary
of key terms for better understanding. (...)
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A radio frequency identification implementation is a major undertaking for any organization—a project with ample risk of failure.
This entire seri...
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2007-09-21
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Here are four worst practices that can contribute to the failure of an enterprise resource planning implementation—or the
implementation of any other enterprise software, for that matter. Protect your investment and prevent disaster by steering
clear of these major mistakes. (...)
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Here are four worst practices that can contribute to the failure of an enterprise resource planning implementation—or the
implementation of any ot...
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2009-06-29
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In terms of strategic partnerships, the acquirer is responsible for judging how well customer relationship management (CRM)
software will function on the equipment and at the site, and with staff, customers, and third-party applications. Acceptance
testing involves three basic flavors: user acceptance, o (...)
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... and responsibilities handed over with the closure of the implementation project. ...
longer term, continued monitoring and testing in the live environment can let ...
Published:
2004-10-13
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It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores
key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected. (...)
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... in an ERP Environment? Featured Author - Joseph Strub - September 2, 2003. Introduction.
It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included ...
Published:
2003-09-02
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Implementation of a radio frequency identification system is best approached in four phases to ensure its success. Discussed
here are the second and third phases, which deal with testing and validation, and the importance of setting up a pilot implementation. (...)
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Implementation of a radio frequency identification system is best approached in four phases to ensure its success. Discussed
here are the second a...
Published:
2007-09-17
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If companies are to find value in radio frequency identification (RFID), they need to view this technology as more than eliminating
the scanning gun from the barcode equation. Companies considering implementing RFID must think beyond the confines of the
four walls of the plant and factory in order to tak (...)
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If companies are to find value in radio frequency identification (RFID), they need to view this technology as more than eliminating
the scanning g...
Published:
2004-06-29
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Enterprise systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn
the whys, wheres, and whos of the business process (workflows) rather than hows of the software screens. (...)
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Enterprise systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn the
whys, wheres, and who...
Published:
2002-07-09
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LANSA offers to rejuvenate legacy systems by empowering developers with simplified programming to use Java services. (...)
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LANSA offers to rejuvenate legacy systems by empowering developers with simplified programming to use Java services.
Published:
2005-09-29
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Enterprise systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn
the whys, wheres, and whos of the business process (workflows) rather than hows of the software screens. (...)
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Enterprise systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn the
whys, wheres, and who...
Published:
2002-07-09
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) is the latest buzzword in the world of manufacturing and distribution technology. If
you believe the press releases, it is a panacea and cure-all for what ails the industry. While RFID may not solve world hunger,
you may not want to propose a solution without it. Thi (...)
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) is the latest buzzword in the world of manufacturing and distribution technology. If
you believe the press r...
Published:
2004-06-28
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This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service
strategies and decision-support tools to address th (...)
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This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision h...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Everything in the computer industry seems to be going off-shore, why not software implementations? This article looks at
reasons why remote implementation of software packages can make both logical and fiscal sense, particularly in the United
States. Read on to learn why your organization may want to loo (...)
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... know-how and the business consultants who have gained insight into your environment.
... A remote implementation does not mean a complete lack of an on-site ...
Published:
2005-04-28
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Anywhere from 40 to 80 percent of CMMS implementations fail to meet expectations. However, by evaluating the company's business
process flow, having proper organizational structure and buy-in, you can realize the true benefits of CMMS and avoid becoming
another failure statistic. (...)
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How to Avoid Becoming Another CMMS Implementation Failure Statistic. ... You may be surprised
to learn that the problem often starts long before the implementation. ...
Published:
2005-03-03
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The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more important is ongoing agility after the installation. Agresso seems to have raised the bar in this regard. (...)
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The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more imp...
Published:
2006-10-16
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For a successful customer relationship management (CRM) implementation, the chief executive officer (CEO) must have an ongoing
role in the process. The project implementer must be aware of common CRM misconceptions, and communicate the nature of CRM
to c-level management. (...)
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For a successful customer relationship management (CRM) implementation, the chief executive officer (CEO) must have an ongoing
role in the process...
Published:
2006-11-23