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Abstract:
All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primary advantage of enterprise systems is that they can handle considerably more information than can be accommodated
manually. (...)
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All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primar...
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2006-02-16
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Dell Computer Corporation spent millions preparing to deploy an ERP system before realizing that the solution to one set
of issues created a more severe problem. Note based on discussion among Michael Dell, Kevin Rollins, and Morten Topfer of
Dell Computer Corporation and Dell’s Platinum Counsel of c (...)
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... facilitation must be established as business capability requirements and carried onto
the selection matrices used to select information technology products. ...
Published:
2002-05-31
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As major retailers increase their share of the market and exploit technology for business process improvement, consumer packaged
goods (CPG) manufacturers risk losing ground in the market place, if they cannot meet retailers demands for compliance. (...)
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As major retailers increase their share of the market and exploit technology for business process improvement, consumer packaged
goods (CPG) manuf...
Published:
2005-10-11
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Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail industry leaders have begun to demonstrate an ability to achieve market advantage through the effective
use of specialized enterprise applications. As a result, t (...)
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Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail ind...
Published:
2004-09-13
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Now that you’ve validated your product or service concept, how do you avoid hemorrhaging money during expansion? (...)
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... Translating requirements into necessary business processes, information
technologies, and ... realignment of key process, technology, and organizational ...
Published:
2000-04-21
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The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed
source solution. (...)
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The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources t...
Published:
2006-12-18
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Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments.
Tree Top's structured process of reviewing proposed IT investments will allow an enterprise to understand this alignment,
and prioritize investments. (...)
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information technology requirements:
Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments. Tree
Top's structured pro...
Published:
2006-04-05
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Globalization, the Internet, and demand-driven supply networks are driving technology change. When it comes to supply chain
management, globalization has created a need for supply network integration and real time data with event visibility. (...)
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Globalization, the Internet, and demand-driven supply networks are driving technology change. When it comes to supply chain
management, globalizat...
Published:
2006-02-09
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Abstract:
SAP and Microsoft have finally realized that their products will increasingly be evaluated by how well they interconnect,
how flexible they are, and how intuitive their user interfaces are. However, these trends have already been incorporated by
lesser-known vendors. (...)
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SAP and Microsoft have finally realized that their products will increasingly be evaluated by how well they interconnect,
how flexible they are, a...
Published:
2006-03-28
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Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist.
If you analyze hardware maintenance from an enterprise perspective, you will identify those options and ensure the cost-effective
delivery of those services. (...)
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information technology requirements:
Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist. If
you analyze hardware m...
Published:
2000-10-24
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Abstract:
Food and beverage manufacturers rely on information technology to meet market demands. However, food is one market where
most enterprise applications show a number of "fatal flaws"—capabilities whose omission can impede operations to the extent
of complete failure. (...)
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information technology requirements:
Food and beverage manufacturers rely on information technology to meet market demands. However, food is one market where most
enterprise applicati...
Published:
2006-11-08
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Abstract:
The human resources (HR) department can—and should—deliver contributions to the organization's bottom line. Through technologies
and service providers, HR can move from being merely a cost center to being an essential component for achieving corporate
objectives. (...)
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information technology requirements:
The human resources (HR) department can—and should—deliver contributions to the organization's bottom line. Through technologies
and service provi...
Published:
2006-06-05
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Abstract:
IT hasn't properly supported CRM because it hasn't understood either its importance or its requirements. The advent of CRM
exacerbated a serious, pre-existing condition, rather than CRM creating the condition. Bottom line-gathering business requirements
for technology support should no longer be IT's pro (...)
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information technology requirements:
IT hasn't properly supported CRM because it hasn't understood either its importance or its requirements. The advent
of CRM exacerbated a serious, ...
Published:
2003-05-01
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Abstract:
The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) hosts quarterly World Conferences to help organizations involved in data warehousing,
business intelligence, and performance management. These conferences supply a wealth of information aimed at improving organizational
decision-making, optimizing performance, and ac (...)
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information technology requirements:
... Business and information technology (IT) evaluators of solutions—whether
in the requirements-gathering or enhancement phase of a current platform—can ...
Published:
2006-10-25
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Abstract:
ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market that we believe businesses that are both current and potential ERP users should be cognizant of in order
to appropriately manage their expectations. (...)
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information technology requirements:
ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market th...
Published:
2001-04-18
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Abstract:
Through this interview with RCG Information Technology’s Robert Abate, manufacturers can gain an understanding of what it
takes to add value to their current business intelligence (BI) use, or what they can gain from BI and how to get started. (...)
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information technology requirements:
Through this interview with RCG Information Technology’s Robert Abate, manufacturers can gain an understanding of what it
takes to add value to th...
Published:
2008-10-20
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Abstract:
All one has to do to get with the best product at the best price is to identify every requirement, find a product that meets
all of the criteria, negotiate the best price and get it all done before the product becomes obsolete or the supplier goes
out of business. Many successful and not so successful s (...)
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information technology requirements:
... in a very rich set of requirements for the ... Myth #2 - An internal
Technology Research Team is ... only when a well defined information technology
architecture and ...
Published:
2001-03-12
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Abstract:
For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain operations, since real-time inventory control, tracking, and alerting capabilities could be very important
advantages of RFID. As tagged inventory goes throug (...)
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information technology requirements:
For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain...
Published:
2004-04-22
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In the battle between Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and the UK-based the Sage Group for the small-to-medium enterprise
(SME) market segment, technology choices will be a major factor. (...)
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information technology requirements:
In the battle between Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and the UK-based the Sage Group for the small-to-medium enterprise
(SME) market segment, ...
Published:
2005-08-27
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Abstract:
The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve
to support near real time, collaborative business models. This is especially prudent at the plant-level. (...)
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information technology requirements:
The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve
to support near real tim...
Published:
2005-11-21