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Abstract:
Having reached its first decade of existence, Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a stealth mid-market ERP provider, has long
taken the plunge of rewriting its system onto the pure Microsoft .NET managed code framework, which might bear fruits in the
long run, if not immediately. (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
Having reached its first decade of existence, Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a stealth mid-market ERP provider, has long
taken the plunge of rew...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource
planning (ERP) acceptance by smaller enterprises. (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource
planning (ERP) accep...
Published:
2004-06-23
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Abstract:
As long as the "old" software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building replacement
products on a new framework a higher risk strategy. Product functionality still matters and, while it is important for enterprise
applications providers to implement the late (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
As long as the "old" software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building
replacement products on a n...
Published:
2004-06-25
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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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manufacturing systems technology:
All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primar...
Published:
2006-02-16
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Abstract:
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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manufacturing systems technology:
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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Abstract:
Follow up with analysis on the recent executive panel titled "The Future of Enterprise Software and How It Impacts Your Profitability"
at the recent IFS Executive Forum. (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
Follow up with analysis on the recent executive panel titled "The Future of Enterprise Software and How It Impacts Your
Profitability" at the rece...
Published:
2004-05-17
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Abstract:
Business processes must be enabled across the artificial boundaries of disparate applications that must work together to
support these business processes. To that end, business process management (BPM) could assist in compliance issues, can reduce
training requirements, and increase the overall efficienc (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
... Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) was represented at the executive panel ...
and renowned columnist for magazines such as The Manufacturing Systems; and Predrag ...
Published:
2004-05-18
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Abstract:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboration across the extended enterprise. It should especially be suited to organizations that seek to maintain complex
selling relationships, such as businesses whose (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboratio...
Published:
2004-05-04
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Abstract:
Every technology deployment should be about improving business. Old software hardly ever dies; however, old technology may
become too costly to operate, which can drive a replacement strategy, but not all the time. (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
... Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) was represented at the executive panel ...
and renowned columnist for magazines such as The Manufacturing Systems; and Predrag ...
Published:
2004-05-21
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Abstract:
Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing
process optimization, to satisfy this need. (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to...
Published:
2006-01-31
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Abstract:
Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offering ERP and warehouse management solutions. Adonix must carefully allot research and development funds
and screen its new assets to increase its competitive ed (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offer...
Published:
2005-09-22
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Abstract:
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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manufacturing systems technology:
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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Abstract:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications service providers (ASP). (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications ser...
Published:
2004-05-19
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Abstract:
ROI Systems continues with its practice of cautious new technology adoption. On October 10, it announced the offering of
XML-based EDI for its customers. (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
ROI Systems continues with its practice of cautious new technology adoption. On October 10, it announced the offering of XML-based
EDI for its cus...
Published:
2000-11-03
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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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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manufacturing systems technology:
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:
Process manufacturing’s daunting mix of constraints has kept many software vendors away. Privately held Formation Systems
takes up the challenge with Optiva, a suite targeted at cost-saving opportunities in the product development cycle. (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
Process manufacturing’s daunting mix of constraints has kept many software vendors away. Privately held Formation Systems
takes up the challenge ...
Published:
2001-04-23
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Abstract:
That Ramco Systems offers good product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a powerful value proposition. However poor marketing and sales execution may significantly undermine it. (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
That Ramco Systems offers good product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a p...
Published:
2001-12-20
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Abstract:
ROI Systems continues its disciplined new technology adoption. The moderation component of its strategy has been paying off,
which proves crucial these days when many of its peers that have traditionally had more exciting and flashy products are facing
the crunch. (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
ROI Systems continues its disciplined new technology adoption. The moderation component of its strategy has been paying off,
which proves crucial ...
Published:
2001-06-11
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Abstract:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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manufacturing systems technology:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05