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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500. (...)
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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimi...
Published:
1999-11-10
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Taking Measures for True Success: How to Choose Software That Meets Your Needs. Download Whitepaper on Software That Meets
Your Needs. A failed software implementation can cost companies millions in wasted time and money. To ensure your software
selection project isn’t a sorry statistic, use the right m (...)
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Taking Measures for True Success: How to Choose Software That Meets Your Needs. Download Whitepaper on Software That Meets
Your Needs. A failed sof...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Taking Measures for True Success: How to Choose Software That Meets Your Needs. Download Whitepaper on Software That Meets
Your Needs. A failed software implementation can cost companies millions in wasted time and money. To ensure your software
selection project isn’t a sorry statistic, use the right m (...)
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software implementation problems:
Taking Measures for True Success: How to Choose Software That Meets Your Needs. Download Whitepaper on Software That Meets
Your Needs. A failed sof...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500. (...)
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software implementation problems:
Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimi...
Published:
1999-11-10
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Abstract:
The statistics for completing packaged software implementation projects are grim. This article examines how the software
evaluation, selection, and procurement process is key to successful software implementations. (...)
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... on implementation success factors and software implementation
methodologies. While these publications offer sound and sage advice, the problems remain and the ...
Published:
2003-02-11
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Here are four worst practices that can contribute to the failure of an enterprise resource planning implementation—or the
implementation of any other enterprise software, for that matter. Protect your investment and prevent disaster by steering
clear of these major mistakes. (...)
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Here are four worst practices that can contribute to the failure of an enterprise resource planning implementation—or the
implementation of any ot...
Published:
2009-06-29
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Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist
is as normal as calling in a kicking specialist in a penalty or field goal situation in football. Particularly when you consider
the majority of an enterprise software implementation (...)
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Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist
is as normal as calling...
Published:
2003-10-21
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Abstract:
The sports apparel maker’s Big Bang implementation was more than it could chew. (...)
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The sports apparel maker’s Big Bang implementation was more than it could chew.
Published:
2001-03-29
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California based Tri Valley Growers (TVG) filed a $20 million lawsuit against Oracle, for Oracle's failure to fulfill its
contract to modernize TVG's production and management systems using its enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications. (...)
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California based Tri Valley Growers (TVG) filed a $20 million lawsuit against Oracle, for Oracle's failure to fulfill
its contract to modernize TV...
Published:
2000-03-06
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Abstract:
For the students at Northwestern University registration was supposed to be as easy as point and click, however, it turned
into crash and burn. (...)
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For the students at Northwestern University registration was supposed to be as easy as point and click, however, it turned
into crash and burn.
Published:
2000-03-15
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We take the liberty to comment on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints ERP implementations’ dissatisfactions in no uncertain terms. (...)
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We take the liberty to comment on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints E...
Published:
2001-08-25
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Abstract:
On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. Consolidated net sales were $1.07 billion compared with $1.22 billion for the third quarter of 1998. Net
income for the third quarter was $87.6 million, or $ 0 (...)
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On October 25, Hershey Foods Corporation announced a sharp decline in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1999. ...
Published:
1999-11-01
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Supply chains are very complex, as is discrete manufacturing and the software that addresses its needs. To ease the complexities,
service level agreements are developed so that all parties involved remain on the same page and product delivery is facilitated. (...)
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Supply chains are very complex, as is discrete manufacturing and the software that addresses its needs. To ease the complexities,
service level ag...
Published:
2008-09-01
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Abstract:
For all but a few astronomers, black holes are unknown in the realm of ordinary experience. Analogs do exist, however, in
the more terrestrial domain of business process reengineering and take the form of supply chain management implementations.
Real-life examples offer insights that may help prevent y (...)
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For all but a few astronomers, black holes are unknown in the realm of ordinary experience. Analogs do exist, however, in
the more terrestrial do...
Published:
2002-10-19
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We take the liberty to expand further on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinpoints enterprise applications implementations’ dissatisfactions in no uncertain terms. One may expect even more
bad news in the future given the intricacy of (...)
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We take the liberty to expand further on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization,
and which pinp...
Published:
2002-07-08
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Abstract:
In terms of strategic partnerships, the acquirer is responsible for judging how well customer relationship management (CRM)
software will function on the equipment and at the site, and with staff, customers, and third-party applications. Acceptance
testing involves three basic flavors: user acceptance, o (...)
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... if the tests are older than the software, the results ... to tell your
supplier clearly and promptly about problems you have found in implementation and live ...
Published:
2004-10-13
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Abstract:
In their zeal to convince buyers that their products are easy to implement, vendors are making extraordinary claims. But
as the old saw goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. (...)
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In their zeal to convince buyers that their products are easy to implement, vendors are making extraordinary claims. But as
the old saw goes, if ...
Published:
2001-07-17
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Abstract:
In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a
quadruple jump in ice skating; running a sub 3:50 minute mile in track; and winning the Tour de France in cycling--all in
the same year. How? By trying to implement enterprise resource (...)
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In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a quadruple
jump in ice ska...
Published:
2004-04-08
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If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases, and if it
is not really serving your current needs, you may be thinking of replacing it. Many companies ignore the option of "refreshing"
the existing system up to the current release and impl (...)
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If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases,
and if it is not really serving y...
Published:
2004-03-13
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Abstract:
Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk,
and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Not so fast! While you were completing your implementation project, a new release of the
software may have already hit the street or, for sure, ther (...)
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Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk, and
enjoy the fruits of y...
Published:
2004-08-16