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Abstract:
Stiff competition, declining profit margins, and changing consumer requirements have made mass customization necessary. But
time-strapped customers don’t tolerate long sales cycles or unnecessary complexity. A self-service product configurator is
one way to give customers what they want, and in a short (...)
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3 Signs: Is Your Product Configurator Still Relevant to Your Customers Needs? Source: Cincom
Systems. Document Type: White Paper ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
By stemming the tide of hefty losses of past years now amid possibly the most difficult market situation, Epicor might be
showing us that 'calamity is the touchstone of a brave mind' and that it remains in the mid-market leadership race. (...)
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product needs:
By stemming the tide of hefty losses of past years now amid possibly the most difficult market situation, Epicor might be
showing us that 'calamit...
Published:
2001-08-30
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Abstract:
When it comes to modifications to an application product, there is the good, the bad, and the ugly. Enter the modification
process cautiously, with your eyes open. (...)
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product needs:
When it comes to modifications to an application product, there is the good, the bad, and the ugly. Enter the modification
process cautiously, wi...
Published:
2002-12-24
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Abstract:
Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business processes inside and outside the four walls of the enterprise, such as on-line collaboration with customers,
suppliers, distributors, and employees, to make every (...)
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product needs:
Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business pro...
Published:
2002-09-24
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Abstract:
The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually real-time data to closely match
supply to demand, eliminate the need to hold excess inventory, and increase the flow of goods throughout the supply chain. (...)
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product needs:
The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually real-time data to closely match supply
to demand, elimina...
Published:
2005-08-30
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Abstract:
'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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product needs:
'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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Abstract:
Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality only. MBS, at this stage, will likely not appeal to companies that need more complex CRM capabilities
or must manage customer relationships through diverse li (...)
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product needs:
Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality o...
Published:
2002-11-06
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Abstract:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky requirements that are vital to the plastics industry and related so-called mill or material converter
businesses. (...)
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product needs:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky...
Published:
2006-09-05
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Abstract:
As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business information systems. ERP grew from its predecessors of MRP and MRP II, constantly expanding its solution footprint
to address more and more of the needs of the enterpr (...)
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product needs:
As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business informati...
Published:
2003-04-29
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Abstract:
This part of the series on Product Life Cycle Management in Process explores the business motivations by review business
strategies. (...)
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product needs:
... To be successful, a product must meet the needs of the customer. The
marketing organization or customer defines these needs as a set of requirements. ...
Published:
2002-12-08
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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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product needs:
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:
SSA Global's Client Forum has reinforced our impression that the vendor's product strategy is an effective strategy that
addresses the realities of today's market. However, the execution is not without challenges. Although we found confusion on
the part of a few, customers appeared supportive of the SSA (...)
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product needs:
... SSA Global does have a clear product strategy for customers, yet the company needs
to continue to communicate this message to newly acquired customers to ...
Published:
2004-11-05
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Abstract:
The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market
segment extensively. This is the second of a series of articles that look at strategies deployed by major enterprise solution
vendors to attract the SMB decision makers and whether t (...)
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product needs:
The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market segment
extensively. Th...
Published:
2003-06-30
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Abstract:
Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the complex formula management and planning requirements of process manufacturers, however, the vendor needs
to resolve knowledge and experience issues with the exis (...)
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product needs:
Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the co...
Published:
2003-05-31
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Abstract:
A Process PLM system must accommodate rapid, global deployment of the system. This need drives specific requirements to
minimize both the start-up and the long-term cost of ownership of the system. This article, third in a series details those
requirements. (...)
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product needs:
... data stored in the repository is common with the needs of discrete ...
basic project management information, approval information, and high-level product concepts. ...
Published:
2002-12-22
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Abstract:
While Microsoft might be honest today with its claims of staying away from the true enterprise-level CRM applications space,
no one can be sure that its appetite will remain in check for very long. (...)
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product needs:
While Microsoft might be honest today with its claims of staying away from the true enterprise-level CRM applications space,
no one can be sure th...
Published:
2002-03-08
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Abstract:
Read this comparative analysis on APS, SCM, and ERP to make your business processes more cost-effective. Constant changes
are happening in the software market, either in software delivery methods, features and functions, or software integrations
with other applications. Organizations are looking for solut (...)
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product needs:
Read this comparative analysis on APS, SCM, and ERP to make your business processes more cost-effective. Constant changes
are happening in the soft...
Published:
2010-02-12
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Abstract:
To meet tough government compliance, more vendors are offering compliance solutions. CODA's collaborative task modeling tool
takes an enterprise's best practices model, audits business processes, automates data collection, and creates a secure collaborative
space to offer checks and balances to simplify (...)
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product needs:
To meet tough government compliance, more vendors are offering compliance solutions. CODA's collaborative task modeling
tool takes an enterprise's...
Published:
2005-11-15
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Abstract:
The wealth of product names and a still somewhat unwieldy slew of products, presents sales and marketing confusion for Epicor,
both internally and externally across the globe. Therefore, as Epicor has a myriad of products in its portfolio that could
benefit from integration with Clarus and/or CRM.NET, it (...)
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product needs:
The wealth of product names and a still somewhat unwieldy slew of products, presents sales and marketing confusion for Epicor,
both internally and...
Published:
2002-12-05
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Abstract:
Will the alliance of the two globally less-known vendors result in a formidable combined offering worldwide for some highly
contested and yet potentially lucrative project-based and asset-intensive industries? (...)
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product needs:
Will the alliance of the two globally less-known vendors result in a formidable combined offering worldwide for some highly
contested and yet pote...
Published:
2002-01-12