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Abstract:
Lean Simplified: Part Two.Templates and Other Package to Use In Your Complex System of Lean Simplified. Part one of the “Lean
Simplified” series looked at manufacturing wastes, lean principles, and the benefits of lean manufacturing. Here, in Part
two, you’ll be taken through the action stage of lea (...)
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Lean Simplified: Part Two.Templates and Other Package to Use In Your Complex System of Lean Simplified. Part one of the “Lean
Simplified” series lo...
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2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing a business as a "value system" for customers, companies can shift lean strategic priorities towards
growth-oriented targets instead of cost-cutting. Instead o (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should
benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market. (...)
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While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities
should benefit users, a lot ...
Published:
2003-12-01
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Abstract:
QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" functionality for larger companies, although the system supports multiple currencies and global tax management,
and it is tailored to financial practices and r (...)
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QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" ...
Published:
2003-09-24
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Abstract:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart vendors, express their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues. (...)
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In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart ve...
Published:
2007-07-06
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Abstract:
State of the MES Software Marketplace. Find Out IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your Decision Associated with the
MES Softwares. Despite predictions that it would be subsumed by enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors encroaching from
above and automation vendors encroaching from below, the man (...)
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State of the MES Software Marketplace. Find Out IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your Decision Associated with the
MES Softwares. Despite pr...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
State of the MES Software Marketplace. Find Out IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your Decision Associated with the
MES Softwares. Despite predictions that it would be subsumed by enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors encroaching from
above and automation vendors encroaching from below, the man (...)
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lean initiative and lean production simplified:
State of the MES Software Marketplace. Find Out IT Solutions and Other Applications for Your Decision Associated with the
MES Softwares. Despite pr...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has become quite a large enterprise applications provider, which positions the vendor near (if not at)
the top among vendors that focus on the mid-size discrete ma (...)
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Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has ...
Published:
2003-10-13
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Abstract:
Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that has never maneuvered a company through a large takeover, will Oracle be capable of digesting PeopleSoft? (...)
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Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that ...
Published:
2005-05-31
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Abstract:
The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versus the zeal for snagging brand new customers. (...)
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The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versu...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
The growing number of legal and regulatory requirements associated with global trading is one of many reasons enterprises
are looking into global trade management applications, and into harnessing the up-and-coming, strategic software category
of governance, risk management, and compliance. (...)
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The growing number of legal and regulatory requirements associated with global trading is one of many reasons enterprises
are looking into global ...
Published:
2007-03-07
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Abstract:
Find out how mastering global product development (GPD) for business advantage. Maximize your productivity. Read free TEC
white papers. Today’s businesses are operating in a global marketplace. Not only are customers and competitors located worldwide,
but employees, suppliers, contractors, and partners (...)
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Find out how mastering global product development (GPD) for business advantage. Maximize your productivity. Read free TEC
white papers. Today’s bus...
Published:
2010-04-21
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Abstract:
Operational Excellence: The New Lever for Profitability and Competitive Advantage. Find Out Solutions and Other Applications
for Your Decision Related to Operational Excellence. Better. Faster. Cheaper. Every company is grappling with these concepts
today as economic uncertainty spreads. Though many are f (...)
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Operational Excellence: The New Lever for Profitability and Competitive Advantage. Find Out Solutions and Other Applications
for Your Decision Rela...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The most crucial element of integration lies in the approach you take to achieve it. By far the most forward thinking approach
is to "technology enable" existing systems, externalizing components by supplementing application logic with externally defined
business rules, workflow technologies and event ma (...)
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The most crucial element of integration lies in the approach you take to achieve it. By far the most forward thinking approach
is to "technology e...
Published:
2004-04-17
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Abstract:
FRx Software Corporation, a Microsoft company and a part of Microsoft Business Solutions, might be the best example of Microsoft’s
coopetitiveness. (...)
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FRx Software Corporation, a Microsoft company and a part of Microsoft Business Solutions, might be the best example of Microsoft’s
coopetitiveness.
Published:
2003-12-03
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Abstract:
Users choosing point planning or BI products should consider the integration infrastructure and effort needed to combine
these products versus the cost and functionality issues of choosing an integrated CPM product suite (if still possible to
find). Mission-critical issues like scalability, reliability, (...)
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lean initiative and lean production simplified:
Users choosing point planning or BI products should consider the integration infrastructure and effort needed to combine these
products versus the...
Published:
2003-08-19
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Abstract:
A recent survey of chief executive officers has found that growth is again the number one priority, overtaking cost-cutting
as their previous top concern. Can enterprise application providers to take advantage of this new focus? (...)
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A recent survey of chief executive officers has found that growth is again the number one priority, overtaking cost-cutting
as their previous top ...
Published:
2005-04-21
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Abstract:
Just what you need about ERP-Distribution. Click here to read this Buyer's Guide. Midsize manufacturers and distributors now
have access to an array of powerful software solutions that simply weren’t available before. But with so many choices, you
need accurate and unbiased information. This comprehensi (...)
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Just what you need about ERP-Distribution. Click here to read this Buyer's Guide. Midsize manufacturers and distributors
now have access to an arra...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Just what you need about ERP-Distribution. Click here to read this Buyer's Guide. Midsize manufacturers and distributors now
have access to an array of powerful software solutions that simply weren’t available before. But with so many choices, you
need accurate and unbiased information. This comprehensi (...)
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lean initiative and lean production simplified:
Just what you need about ERP-Distribution. Click here to read this Buyer's Guide. Midsize manufacturers and distributors
now have access to an arra...
Published:
2010-03-11