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Abstract:
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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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
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:
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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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
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:
Enterprises that have manufacturing or plant-level intelligence systems can be guided through the forking paths of exception-based
decision-making. Not only will they be better prepared for unplanned events, but they will also know how their responses will
impact the company. (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
Enterprises that have manufacturing or plant-level intelligence systems can be guided through the forking paths of exception-based
decision-making...
Published:
2005-12-20
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Abstract:
PeopleSoft is currently developing the PeopleSoft Business Network (PSBN), which should incorporate business transactions,
knowledge and analytical tools within and beyond enterprise boundaries. PSBN and EPM initiatives have the potential to increase
revenues, however the coveted 50%+ annual growth is no (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
PeopleSoft is currently developing the PeopleSoft Business Network (PSBN), which should incorporate business transactions,
knowledge and analytica...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
SAP has been delivering on its chemicals industry strategy by expanding its capabilities for manufacturing and supply chain
management, broadening its composite package applications in areas such as emissions management, pricing management, and manufacturing
dashboards, and focusing on mid-market compani (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
SAP has been delivering on its chemicals industry strategy by expanding its capabilities for manufacturing and supply chain
management, broadening...
Published:
2006-05-31
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Abstract:
Companies relying on an Excel or Excel-like system need to know that, while Excel might suffice for ad hoc analysis and data
storage for individuals or small groups, the technological flaw of data and referential integrity prevents it from a corporate-wide,
collaborative effort like planning and budgetin (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
Companies relying on an Excel or Excel-like system need to know that, while Excel might suffice for ad hoc analysis and data
storage for individua...
Published:
2005-06-23
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Abstract:
As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned
strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize b...
Published:
2004-05-08
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
... At least, that was the genesis of SAP Business One (formerly TopManage)
and SAP MII (Manufacturing Integration & Intelligence, formerly Lighthammer).
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Published:
2008-05-26
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Abstract:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its
mySAP All-in-One vertical offerings for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering the SAP Business One product to appeal
to smaller enterprises with less complex processes. Soft (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP
All-in-One vertical...
Published:
2004-05-07
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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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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
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:
Make sure that what you select now will keep abreast of the technology changes in the future. It may sometimes be more beneficial
to implement the right solution slowly than to rush the wrong one into place. (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
Make sure that what you select now will keep abreast of the technology changes in the future. It may sometimes be more beneficial
to implement the...
Published:
2004-05-12
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Abstract:
Because production systems on the shop floor are typically not synchronized and integrated with the planning ones, there
is a lack of timely and accurate information that results in disconnected business processes. (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
Because production systems on the shop floor are typically not synchronized and integrated with the planning ones, there is
a lack of timely and a...
Published:
2006-01-30
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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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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
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:
SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's products for plant intelligence. SAP users in the process of evaluating plant intelligence solutions should
seriously consider Lighthammer. (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's produ...
Published:
2006-02-07
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Abstract:
Biomet, a manufacturer of orthopedic medical products needed to support its worldwide need for sales information. (...)
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Biomet, a manufacturer of orthopedic medical products needed to support its worldwide need for sales information.
Published:
2001-09-25
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Abstract:
SAPMarkets, the US dot-com spin-off of German ERP leader SAP AG, is partnering with Commerce One to build and sell software
for online trading exchanges. This announcement comes only a month after its partnership with Nortel Networks for CRM product
offering. SAP, owing to this alliance, has a chance to (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
SAPMarkets, the US dot-com spin-off of German ERP leader SAP AG, is partnering with Commerce One to build and sell software
for online trading exc...
Published:
2000-07-21
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Abstract:
Informix has announced a strategic alliance with Applied Data Resource Management (ADRM) to develop industry-specific data
models to provide packaged components for business intelligence and e-business analytics. (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
Informix has announced a strategic alliance with Applied Data Resource Management (ADRM) to develop industry-specific data
models to provide packa...
Published:
2000-06-30
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Abstract:
Although interBiz has spouted an interesting value proposition to many enterprise applications users, the company still has
to address some potential stumbling blocks in order to clear the path to its applications business success. (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
Although interBiz has spouted an interesting value proposition to many enterprise applications users, the company still has
to address some potent...
Published:
2001-12-06
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Abstract:
SAP is using NetWeaver to reach to the shop floor by aggregating and presenting information to users, thus empowering them
to improve manufacturing performance. It is also addressing concerns about the lack of standards for interoperability between
various systems. (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
SAP is using NetWeaver to reach to the shop floor by aggregating and presenting information to users, thus empowering them
to improve manufacturin...
Published:
2006-02-02
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Abstract:
Baan keeps on showing us wonders are still possible. The OEM alliance with its nemesis SAP was all but inconceivable a year
ago. (...)
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sap manufacturing intelligence business:
Baan keeps on showing us wonders are still possible. The OEM alliance with its nemesis SAP was all but inconceivable a year
ago.
Published:
2001-07-19