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Abstract:
Companies relying on manual implementation and support for lean and world class methodologies risk losing corporate consciousness.
Avoid the pitfalls of lost information and flexibility; place value on performance gaps and create matrixes of tools and applications
to prioritize issues. (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
Companies relying on manual implementation and support for lean and world class methodologies risk losing corporate consciousness.
Avoid the pitfa...
Published:
2005-09-23
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Abstract:
The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors.
Many have a comprehensive set of business intelligence (BI) functionality. (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors.
Many have a comprehensiv...
Published:
2005-07-13
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Abstract:
Great Plains informed us during its Convergence 2001 annual user conference about its initial strides into the discrete manufacturing
market. The following is our view of Great Plains’ odds of success in this particular endeavor. (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
Great Plains informed us during its Convergence 2001 annual user conference about its initial strides into the discrete manufacturing
market. The ...
Published:
2001-05-01
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Abstract:
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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manufacturing corporate:
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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Abstract:
Although a relative newcomer, the Process Manufacturing Solutions division of SCT has been able to remain focused on the
process manufacturing industry. With the exit or weakening position of most other process-focused vendors, SCT should thrive.
However, its low profile marketing strategy, undeveloped c (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
Although a relative newcomer, the Process Manufacturing Solutions division of SCT has been able to remain focused on the process
manufacturing ind...
Published:
2001-01-15
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Abstract:
Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for your
manufacturing organization. This reference guide provides insight into the discrete manufacturing ERP features and functions
currently available on today’s market. It will help you (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for
your manufacturing organizati...
Published:
2010-02-25
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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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manufacturing corporate:
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:
Commerce One has partnered with Sagent Technology to add analytic tools to its enterprise e-purchasing application. Also,
Ariba has partnered with Informatica to add analytic tools to its enterprise e-purchasing application. (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
Commerce One has partnered with Sagent Technology to add analytic tools to its enterprise e-purchasing application. Also,
Ariba has partnered with...
Published:
2000-07-20
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Abstract:
MAPICS has consistently scored above average in the following customer-service & support benchmarks: reliability, quality
of support, vendor stability, ease of doing business, and affiliate product and industry knowledge. However, limited platform
support means that AS/400 products will contribute more t (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
MAPICS has consistently scored above average in the following customer-service & support benchmarks: reliability, quality
of support, vendor stabi...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Enterprises understand the value of integration. One area that has been ignored is the plant. Plant systems and corporate
systems must be complementary and leverage each other to provide their maximum value. Production intelligence provides both
integration and valuable information which is not availabl (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
... resource planning (ERP) system can feed the manufacturing execution system ...
Production intelligence solutions enable corporate, plant, and production managers ...
Published:
2005-01-15
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Abstract:
In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality:
material procurement planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, distribution and transportation management, and inventory
management and warehousing. (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality:
material proc...
Published:
2002-03-14
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Abstract:
Today, the issue of regulatory compliance touches every enterprise, and process manufacturers are no exception. To answer
the challenge of this new reality, vendors now offer enterprise resource planning systems with far more features and functionality
than ever before. But how can an organization choose (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
Today, the issue of regulatory compliance touches every enterprise, and process manufacturers are no exception. To answer
the challenge of this ne...
Published:
2009-08-14
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Abstract:
The envisioned integration with Wonderware's FactorySuite 2000 will allow Protean users to solve shop floor problems with
all production data collected and made instantly available. We believe that within the next 4 years Marcam will gradually
shift its focus to plant integration and operations applicati (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
The envisioned integration with Wonderware's FactorySuite 2000 will allow Protean users to solve shop floor problems with
all production data coll...
Published:
1999-11-01
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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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manufacturing corporate:
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
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Abstract:
SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Collaboration in Process' which is based on recognition that process manufacturers and distributors will
increasingly go to market as members of competing commerce (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Coll...
Published:
2001-04-30
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Abstract:
By continually enhancing functional footprint while concurrently providing technologically advanced solutions, Made2Manage
is determined to endure the ongoing market shakeout, although it will have to exert a fierce fight. (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
By continually enhancing functional footprint while concurrently providing technologically advanced solutions, Made2Manage
is determined to endure...
Published:
2003-01-20
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Abstract:
The acquired company, although constantly morphing from Marcam to IPS back to Marcam, has a good track record and a heritage
of selling solutions to manage divisional or autonomous plant sites within selected process industries. (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
The acquired company, although constantly morphing from Marcam to IPS back to Marcam, has a good track record and a heritage
of selling solutions ...
Published:
2004-10-18
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Abstract:
On May 30, QAD reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2002. Although not quite turning the corner, the
business seems to be stabilizing against the backdrop of the economic slowdown, the fierce competition from the bigger vendors
and the plight of many of its peers. (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
On May 30, QAD reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2002. Although not quite turning the corner, the
business seems to be st...
Published:
2001-06-18
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Abstract:
Symix is regarded as the originator of the extended ERP concept (CSRP), which has proven to be so attractive to mid-market
enterprises that two other leading mid-market vendors entered into specific R&D and licensing agreements with Symix to gain
access to its SyteAPS. Despite a highly competitive enviro (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
Symix is regarded as the originator of the extended ERP concept (CSRP), which has proven to be so attractive to mid-market
enterprises that two ot...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required
to address more than traditional processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. This is a concise ERP reference
guide for anyone needing a general knowledge of ERP feature (...)
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manufacturing corporate:
ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required
to address more than tr...
Published:
2001-02-05