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Emptoris, an upbeat provider of strategic sourcing software for the global 5000 companies, announced its acquisition of spend
management specialist Zeborg. However, despite a good fit, enlarged customer base, and improved cross-selling opportunity,
some challenges and product gaps will have to be overcom (...)
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Emptoris, an upbeat provider of strategic sourcing software for the global 5000 companies, announced its acquisition of spend
management specialis...
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2003-11-18
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Based in Atlanta, Georgia, $78 million Manhattan Associates, Inc. develops, markets, and supports supply chain execution
systems for distribution center management and Internet fulfillment. 1999 was a difficult year for the vendor, marked by reorganization
and management turnover in the midst of rapid co (...)
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... The high overhead is evident in the company's sales and marketing
expenses, which account for over 36% of total expenses. Certain ...
Published:
2000-02-01
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Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather other required information. The first few meetings should be formal, with a printed agenda, including
clear goals and time constraints (showing respect for team (...)
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Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather ot...
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2005-07-01
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Fourth Shift claims to have grasped the requirements of its target market (SMEs) that wish to acquire most of their business
applications from a single source, even if they have to sacrifice some functionality. To that end, the company launched its
Complete Care program. Complete Care is possibly the mos (...)
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Fourth Shift claims to have grasped the requirements of its target market (SMEs) that wish to acquire most of their business
applications from a s...
Published:
2000-10-02
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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 distribution environme (...)
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If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-11
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On March 15, shares of Oracle surged after the company plowed past Wall Street estimates and reported strong database software
sales fueling a solid third-quarter profit. However, Oracle has also confirmed that it is refocusing its European applications
division and has hinted that it may reduce the unit (...)
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On March 15, shares of Oracle surged after the company plowed past Wall Street estimates and reported strong database software
sales fueling a sol...
Published:
2000-04-24
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Epicor Software has been striving to complete its evolution from a vendor of financial accounting software to a provider
of holistic business performance solutions, including integrated front office, back office and e-business capabilities. (...)
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Epicor Software has been striving to complete its evolution from a vendor of financial accounting software to a provider of
holistic business perf...
Published:
2000-08-29
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Over past two decades, Ross Systems has delivered strong back-office functionality and good customer support within certain
industries; it is considered a leader in native process manufacturing functionality. The company has also expanded its online
operations through its RenaissanceLink software applica (...)
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Over past two decades, Ross Systems has delivered strong back-office functionality and good customer support within certain
industries; it is cons...
Published:
2000-07-20
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Manugistics’ recent rise in license revenues can be attributed to the company’s aggressive sales and marketing initiatives
implemented by CEO Greg Owens and his new management team. (...)
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Manugistics’ recent rise in license revenues can be attributed to the company’s aggressive sales and marketing initiatives
implemented by CEO Greg...
Published:
2000-07-19
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Novell warned financial analysts of lower-than-expected revenues for the second quarter of 2000, as sales declined. This
doesn’t bode well for NetWare. (...)
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... Total, US$1,273 Million, ... In that case, look for the company
to find a buyer, or for its ... If sales don't improve, and Novell isn't sold or
taken over, NetWare ...
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2000-05-22
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Despite intensifying competition in the enterprise applications market, IFS likes its chances. IFS has released the seventh
generation of its component-based applications, while competitors are still on their first, or second at best. Nevertheless,
IFS has a tough road ahead. (...)
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Despite intensifying competition in the enterprise applications market, IFS likes its chances. IFS has released the seventh
generation of its comp...
Published:
2006-08-11
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Made2Manage, grasping the requirements of its SME target market, has been completing its evolution from a vendor of traditional
MRP software to a provider of holistic business applications, including integrated front office, back office, business intelligence
and e-business capabilities. However, the com (...)
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Made2Manage, grasping the requirements of its SME target market, has been completing its evolution from a vendor of traditional
MRP software to a ...
Published:
2001-01-04
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Logility’s flagging revenues might cause day traders to panic and throw all their money into i2 stock, but cooler heads (and
current customers) should not be overly concerned. (...)
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Logility’s flagging revenues might cause day traders to panic and throw all their money into i2 stock, but cooler heads (and
current customers) sh...
Published:
2000-09-11
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Glovia continues to provide astute solutions for manufacturers and service companies well beyond core ERP. Although, bundled
with Fujitsu's Interstage infrastructure platform, low brand recognition outside Japan and nascent channel and traction for
multiple products within the Fujitsu products' family wi (...)
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Glovia continues to provide astute solutions for manufacturers and service companies well beyond core ERP. Although, bundled
with Fujitsu's Inters...
Published:
2004-01-20
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A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company.
In this article, key structural and functional elements, as well as the advantages of implementing and effectively using a
sales portal, are discussed. (...)
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A sales portal is one of many tools that can be used to help transform a business, especially a consumer packaged goods company.
In this article, ...
Published:
2008-09-15
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Recently, SAP announced solid results for Q4 2001, in contrast to the current soft market. Although not all troubles seem
to have been left behind, as can be seen from reduced license revenue, and while some may question SAP's justification of
merging its two subsidiaries, a positive sign is that SAP has (...)
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... mySAP SCM related license revenues totaled around EUR 583 million, representing 23% of total
software license sales. With these results the Company believes it ...
Published:
2002-02-25
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Industri-Matematik had no complaints about its performance during the first quarter of fiscal 2001 in spite of lower revenues
and earnings. (...)
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Industri-Matematik had no complaints about its performance during the first quarter of fiscal 2001 in spite of lower revenues
and earnings.
Published:
2000-09-21
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Geac Computer Corporation Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31,
2000. Geac also announced it has acquired RunTime, the Denmark-based e-Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) solutions provider
to the apparel, footwear, and textile industries. (...)
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Geac Computer Corporation Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31,
2000. Geac also announce...
Published:
2000-04-20
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Founded in 1981 as a developer of computer-aided chemical engineering software, Aspen’s growth has resulted in a wide variety
of applications for management and execution-level process manufacturing. Fiscal 2000 marked Aspen’s entry into the collaborative
digital marketplace business in hopes of cap (...)
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Founded in 1981 as a developer of computer-aided chemical engineering software, Aspen’s growth has resulted in a wide variety
of applications for ...
Published:
2000-11-27
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While Frontstep reported loses in fiscal 2001, the potential of its well-rounded product/services offering mix as well as
the recent downsizing, bodes well a return to profitability. (...)
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While Frontstep reported loses in fiscal 2001, the potential of its well-rounded product/services offering mix as well as
the recent downsizing, b...
Published:
2001-09-17