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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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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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'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality and
faster delivery; yet they also want products customized to match their unique needs. A product configurator that enables manufacturers
to efficiently deliver customized products by (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality
and faster delivery; yet t...
Published:
2003-08-21
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i2 Technologies is the largest and fastest growing vendor of supply chain management software with $751 million in revenue
over the last twelve months and a 105% average growth rate over the last five years. Fueled by a powerful sales and marketing
machine and aggressive strategies for corporate developm (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
i2 Technologies is the largest and fastest growing vendor of supply chain management software with $751 million in revenue
over the last twelve mo...
Published:
2000-10-18
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The acquisition of the formerly loyal composite applications partner Lighthammer bolsters SAP's capabilities of connectivity
and visibility into manufacturing plant performance. However, it does not, at this stage, provide much added industry-specific
shop-floor functionality per se. (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
The acquisition of the formerly loyal composite applications partner Lighthammer bolsters SAP's capabilities of connectivity
and visibility into m...
Published:
2006-02-06
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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 technologies:
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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The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
Undaunted by its negative bottom line, EXE resurrected plans for an IPO this year, proceeds of which will be used to fuel
its newfound growth. (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
Undaunted by its negative bottom line, EXE resurrected plans for an IPO this year, proceeds of which will be used to fuel
its newfound growth.
Published:
2000-08-07
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i2 Technologies will join forces with process control system maker Honeywell in a bid to expand its presence in the energy,
chemicals, and pharmaceutical industries. (...)
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i2 Technologies will join forces with process control system maker Honeywell in a bid to expand its presence in the energy,
chemicals, and pharmac...
Published:
2000-05-17
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Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its warehousing solution also promises better use of space, and automates reception put-away, etc. However,
the vendor still must navigate through some rough compe (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its ...
Published:
2005-09-09
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Abstract:
Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it finished work on its long-awaited Windows 2000 operating system (a/k/a Win2K), wrapping
up a long and painful development project that also represents Microsoft's best hope of dominating Internet computing. (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
Windows 2000 Releases to Manufacturing - Finally. R. Krause - December 22, 1999. Comments: 1. Read Comments
Event Summary. December 15, 1999 - Microsoft Corp. ...
Published:
1999-12-22
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While an increasing demand for services and incremental purchases of new extended-ERP functionality from existing client
base, with a modest ooze of new accounts and even a notable influx of new accounts for distinguished some, may not put the
revitalized former ERP losers back on top of the enterprise a (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
While an increasing demand for services and incremental purchases of new extended-ERP functionality from existing client base,
with a modest ooze ...
Published:
2003-03-20
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Abstract:
Fledgling smart enterprise suite, business activity monitoring, and business process management technologies hold significant
potential for end user organizations as they can accelerate the velocity of the business and deal with the details of everyday
needs. The challenge is to fine-tune the system to d (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
Fledgling smart enterprise suite, business activity monitoring, and business process management technologies hold significant
potential for end us...
Published:
2004-07-05
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On December 15, MAPICS, Inc. a leading provider of enterprise business applications for mid-sized manufacturing companies,
announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pivotpoint, Inc., a company whose proven technology and visionary e-business solutions
place them at the forefront of the extended enterpr (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
On December 15, MAPICS, Inc. a leading provider of enterprise business applications for mid-sized manufacturing companies,
announced a definitive ...
Published:
2000-01-10
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Abstract:
An enterprise that wants to shift to a global product development strategy must invest in modern product lifecycle management
(PLM) technology. Therefore, the PLM software market could be on the edge of a significant growth cycle. (...)
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... of modern three dimensional computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing
(CAM), product visualization, and PLM technologies with sophisticated ...
Published:
2008-10-17
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Abstract:
While SSA GT's intended acquisition of EXE Technologies should enable many of its customers to better execute the operations
within their warehouses and supply chains through deployment of the EXceed SCE suite, the market is wondering when SSA GT,
whose buying appetite seemingly will not let up any time (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
While SSA GT's intended acquisition of EXE Technologies should enable many of its customers to better execute the operations
within their warehous...
Published:
2003-09-26
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Abstract:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a manufacturing environm (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-12
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Abstract:
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled experts. The ability to harness a company’s intellectual property and know-how helps build competitive
advantage. (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled ex...
Published:
2007-11-19
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Abstract:
Market research shows that enterprise software and service markets are crossing market lines to witness strong growth in
the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. (...)
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manufacturing technologies:
Market research shows that enterprise software and service markets are crossing market lines to witness strong growth in the
Aerospace and Defense...
Published:
2000-02-21
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Abstract:
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled experts. The ability to harness a company’s intellectual property and know-how helps build competitive
advantage. (...)
Excerpt related to
manufacturing technologies:
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled ex...
Published:
2007-11-19
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Abstract:
SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software. (...)
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SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software.
Published:
2000-04-18