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In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recently emerged where software vendors are now offering software-as-a-service business models for ERP implementation
to even the smallest organizations. (...)
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In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recent...
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2009-09-07
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP for services has emerged as a viable software category competing with the best-of-breed vendors serving professional
services sector industries. (...)
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP...
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2007-04-09
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The new capabilities of web-based technologies and the burgeoning digitalization of the battlefield have positioned the military
to adopt complete cross-service logistics solutions. This interoperability is key for integrated logistics system (ILS) projects—as
is the need for ILS to include a deplo (...)
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The Interoperability and Deployability of Integrated Logistics Systems to Support the Military.
Source: Miro Technologies. Document ...
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2010-03-11
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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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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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Properly implemented supplier relationship management solutions can help companies overcome some of today's business challenges
by allowing them to restructure their supply chains, align business processes, define and establish company-supplier relationships,
and integrate information systems to share in (...)
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Properly implemented supplier relationship management solutions can help companies overcome some of today's business challenges
by allowing them t...
Published:
2007-01-19
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As componentization and Web services mature, packaged software will be less rigid and easier to adjust to unique practices--
thereby gaining some of the benefit of the custom approach. Although an enterprise can generate many benefits from standardization,
it may also create other issues that may often r (...)
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As componentization and Web services mature, packaged software will be less rigid and easier to adjust to unique practices--
thereby gaining some ...
Published:
2004-05-22
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Mortice Kern Systems (MKS), long known for their expertise in porting UNIX environments (for instance, a Korn Shell or a
CGI script) to native Windows NT and Windows 2000, has expanded into the world of e-business. They have created a new wholly
owned subsidiary called Vertical Sky, which is marketing a (...)
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Mortice Kern Systems (MKS), long known for their expertise in porting UNIX environments (for instance, a Korn Shell or a CGI
script) to native Win...
Published:
2000-09-14
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On February 29, PeopleSoft Inc. took the wraps off its Professional Services Automation (PSA) product, software that aims
to help services firms better manage financial and human-resources systems. On March 6, Lawson Software reaffirmed its position
as a “premier total solution provider for the profess (...)
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On February 29, PeopleSoft Inc. took the wraps off its Professional Services Automation (PSA) product, software that aims
to help services firms b...
Published:
2000-04-12
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When selecting a CRM vendor should you go with a one-source solution, reducing the need for integration with other corporate
data sources, or go with a best-of-breed approach, getting the best in each category but being left with standalone applications
that must be integrated? This article compares the (...)
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When selecting a CRM vendor should you go with a one-source solution, reducing the need for integration with other corporate
data sources, or go w...
Published:
2001-09-05
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Like many of its peers, Symix Systems, one of the leading mid-market enterprise applications vendors, has been making a big
push into the e-commerce market. A new Symix subsidiary called Frontstep, which was formed in January 2000, has been actively
rounding out its e-business product and strategic consu (...)
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Like many of its peers, Symix Systems, one of the leading mid-market enterprise applications vendors, has been making a big
push into the e-commer...
Published:
2000-10-25
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MITEM Corporation has announced that its legacy application integration software MitemView 5.3 has been validated by Siebel
Systems for its Siebel eBusiness Applications. As more EAI vendors vie for market share, having their connectors/adapters
certified by the vendor of the target application may becom (...)
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... The most important thing is to speak with reference sites that have successfully integrated
source and target systems using the "connector" which the vendor ...
Published:
2001-06-04
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Initial indications are that this is a strategic investment by chinadotcom that will allow Ross Systems to expand its product
footprint and capitalize on its process industry expertise. Given the market opportunity for all types of manufacturing in
China, chinadotcom will have to resist the temptation to (...)
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Initial indications are that this is a strategic investment by chinadotcom that will allow Ross Systems to expand its product
footprint and capita...
Published:
2003-10-04
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Though superficially, IQMS, a small, quiet ERP provider, may be similar to its competitors, by offering fully-integrated
applications and services that are typically expected from larger tier one vendors, IQMS has truly differentiated itself in
the market. (...)
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Though superficially, IQMS, a small, quiet ERP provider, may be similar to its competitors, by offering fully-integrated applications
and services...
Published:
2005-04-06
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After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy
their software needs. This comes as a shock to the corporate systems culture when user communities were told that fully integrated
software such as ERP, SCM, and EAM were the on (...)
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After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy
their software nee...
Published:
2003-08-08
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Enterprises that have manufacturing or plant-level intelligence systems can be guided through the forking paths of exception-based
decision-making. Not only will they be better prepared for unplanned events, but they will also know how their responses will
impact the company. (...)
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Enterprises that have manufacturing or plant-level intelligence systems can be guided through the forking paths of exception-based
decision-making...
Published:
2005-12-20
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By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by focusing on a handful of core markets, Intuitive has managed to keep itself on healthy track. (...)
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By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by fo...
Published:
2004-06-24
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More and more companies today face a significant challenge in integrating multiple business applications. This is the natural
result of fewer companies running a single, all encompassing business application, either in a lone facility or across multiple
sites of a multinational, multi-organizational ente (...)
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More and more companies today face a significant challenge in integrating multiple business applications. This is the natural
result of fewer comp...
Published:
2004-04-14
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Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in
the service industry. Simultaneously, professional services automation (PSA) became a viable software category. Consequently,
deciphering the difference between ERP and PSA remains a c (...)
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Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in the
service industry. Sim...
Published:
2006-04-13
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose supply chain communications and management capabilities need to be able to manage that critical relationship. (...)
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose ...
Published:
2005-03-22
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Third-party logistic (3PL) providers are under pressure to keep costs low, expand services and capitalize on evolving supply
chain management technology. As customers are becoming more discerning, 3PLs can leverage service oriented architecture to
meet customer needs. (...)
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Third-party logistic (3PL) providers are under pressure to keep costs low, expand services and capitalize on evolving supply
chain management tech...
Published:
2005-10-03