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Abstract:
By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by focusing on a handful of core markets, Intuitive has managed to keep itself on healthy track. (...)
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By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by fo...
Published:
2004-06-24
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Abstract:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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ROI's approach has always been to offer proven but not necessarily leading-edge product technology, which has allowed the
vendor to provide its customers with easy migration paths to updated technology. (...)
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ROI's approach has always been to offer proven but not necessarily leading-edge product technology, which has allowed
the vendor to provide its cu...
Published:
2003-06-03
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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total manufacturing systems:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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Abstract:
A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five
S's, visual controls, standardized work, mistake proofing, total productive maintenance, cellular manufacturing, single-digit
setup, pull systems, sequencing, activity-based costin (...)
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A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five
S's, visual controls,...
Published:
2006-02-14
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ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboration across the extended enterprise. It should especially be suited to organizations that seek to maintain complex
selling relationships, such as businesses whose (...)
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total manufacturing systems:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboratio...
Published:
2004-05-04
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-specific functionality with the flexibility to accommodate each company's unique processes goes a long
way toward improving the functional fit and the speed of (...)
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Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-s...
Published:
2004-05-03
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Abstract:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on Enterprise Resource Planning Systems presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com.
The presentation used the TEC patented selection engine WebTESS to conduct a real time evaluation and selection. It
then reviewed the critical differentiating ERP criteria, a (...)
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total manufacturing systems:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on Enterprise Resource Planning Systems presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com.
The presentation used t...
Published:
2000-06-30
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Abstract:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboration across the extended enterprise. It should especially be suited to organizations that seek to maintain complex
selling relationships, such as businesses whose (...)
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total manufacturing systems:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboratio...
Published:
2004-05-04
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Abstract:
Although Ross Systems today is merely a shadow of a once solid profitable vendor, its embattled management deserves accolades
for tenacity and pulling off a third consecutive profitable quarter, thereby remaining in the race. (...)
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Although Ross Systems today is merely a shadow of a once solid profitable vendor, its embattled management deserves accolades
for tenacity and pul...
Published:
2001-10-23
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Abstract:
SSA's Portfolio strategy is to surround its core ERP products with best-of-breed 3rd party enterprise applications and provide
system integration services and support around it. SSA will gradually transform itself into a systems integration provider,
as opposed to a pure ERP vendor, within the next 3 yea (...)
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SSA's Portfolio strategy is to surround its core ERP products with best-of-breed 3rd party enterprise applications and
provide system integration ...
Published:
1999-10-01
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Abstract:
Mid-market process ERP vendor Ross Systems is being acquired by its Chinese distributor, chinadotcom. Unlike some recent
acquisitions that are based on the consumption of weaker players to pilfer a customer base, this acquisition appears to provide
both parties with solid strategic benefits. This may be (...)
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total manufacturing systems:
Mid-market process ERP vendor Ross Systems is being acquired by its Chinese distributor, chinadotcom. Unlike some recent acquisitions
that are bas...
Published:
2003-10-03
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Abstract:
On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and
Click Commerce, Inc., the provider of Enterprise Channel Management software and services, announced a new offering to enable
small and mid-sized manufacturers to leverage the Interne (...)
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total manufacturing systems:
On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and
Click Commerce, Inc., th...
Published:
2000-08-22
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Abstract:
IFS was one of the first ERP vendors to incorporate concepts of component technology and a high-level of integration with
both its own and other vendors' components, all providing for flexibility, modularity and ongoing post-implementation system
agility and incremental deployment. The Company supports m (...)
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IFS was one of the first ERP vendors to incorporate concepts of component technology and a high-level of integration with
both its own and other v...
Published:
1999-12-01
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Abstract:
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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total manufacturing systems:
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:
Ross Systems’ transition from ERP to e-commerce has been a harrowing experience during the last 18 months. On September 14,
the company announced yet another disappointing annual report and a consequential radical restructuring. (...)
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Ross Systems’ transition from ERP to e-commerce has been a harrowing experience during the last 18 months. On September 14,
the company announced ...
Published:
2000-10-09
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Abstract:
While Frontstep reported its fourth consecutive loss in Q2 2001, which was also the first quarter the company operated under
the new name, the latest license income increase and success in balancing product/services offerings mix, might bode well
for the company’s return to profitability. (...)
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While Frontstep reported its fourth consecutive loss in Q2 2001, which was also the first quarter the company operated under
the new name, the lat...
Published:
2001-02-26
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Abstract:
Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail industry leaders have begun to demonstrate an ability to achieve market advantage through the effective
use of specialized enterprise applications. As a result, t (...)
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Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail ind...
Published:
2004-09-13