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When it comes to warehouse management systems (WMS), the stats are both shocking and thought-provoking. And although you
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2006-09-22
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A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase accountability of the maintenance functions, and produce substantial financial savings. Read on to learn how this
can be accomplished. (...)
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2003-07-08
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely
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2005-08-02
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It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores
key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected. (...)
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2003-09-02
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Properly implemented supplier relationship management solutions can help companies overcome some of today's business challenges
by allowing them to restructure their supply chains, align business processes, define and establish company-supplier relationships,
and integrate information systems to share in (...)
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Properly implemented supplier relationship management solutions can help companies overcome some of today's business challenges
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2007-01-19
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Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) business models and information systems originated in the 1970s and 1980s, an inflationary
period. They addressed business priorities that were strongly influenced by inflation. Many manufacturers are now confronting
worldwide price stability, or even deflationary pres (...)
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... inflationary times, in support of JIT business practices ... These
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2000-06-29
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Most companies want to use customer relationship management (CRM) applications to “supercharge” their sales forces. They
want to gain some advantage with customer retention and acquisition, to manage the sales pipeline, and to have better market
insight. But few companies realize these goals, often b (...)
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2010-03-11
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Giving Service Companies a Fast Start: SAP Business All-in-One Fast-start Program. Find Solutions and Other Information Associated
with the SAP Business All-in-One Fast-start Program. Whatever you offer as a service provider, success depends on how well
you manage key accounts to ensure long-term relation (...)
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2010-03-11
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Despite the numerous benefits companies can expect from service-oriented architecture, the technology is still relatively
new and implementation costs are steep, raising several concerns. For most companies, a wait-and-see approach is likely the
best course of action for now. (...)
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2007-01-08
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Calculating ROI for Business Intelligence Solutions in Small and Mid-Sized Businesses. Find Software Solutions and Applications
for Calculating ROI for Business Intelligence Solutions in Small and Mid-Sized Businesses. For many companies, a challenging
business event or critical business pain precipitates (...)
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2010-03-11
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When companies create or change trading relationships or when they swap out business application systems, information systems
professionals are required to build application system interfaces and alter transaction processing models. Enterprise Application
Integration (EAI) Tools have matured nicely and (...)
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When companies create or change trading relationships or when they swap out business application systems, information systems
professionals are re...
Published:
2000-09-18
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You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to
hold a project kickoff meeting. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish
the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 o (...)
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2004-01-02
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SAP Business All-in-One Fast-start Program: Creating Affordable, Flexible Solutions for Faster Value. Find Reports, Case Studies,
and Other Resources Related to the SAP Business All-in-One Fast-start Program. Midsize companies engaged in manufacturing,
trade, or services need innovative solutions they can (...)
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2010-03-11
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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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Published:
2000-02-01
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Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes constantly.
In fact, these companies have found that the agility they wish to attain is in direct conflict with the rigidity of their
enterprise systems. (...)
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Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes
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2007-03-26
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Paying attention to the human nature factors of a project will not overcome poor software selection or poor software design.
However, being aware of these factors can minimize project delays, frustrations of team members, and not delivering expected
results. Learn about some of these factors and how they (...)
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2002-12-02
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Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution
models are important, these are all secondary in relation to what lies at the heart of any supply chain: INVENTORY. Although
firms have invested significantly in ERP and MRP syste (...)
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Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution
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2003-04-05
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Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) business models and information systems originated in the 1970s and 1980s, an inflationary
period. They addressed business priorities that were strongly influenced by inflation. Many manufacturers are now confronting
worldwide price stability, or even deflationary pres (...)
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... inflationary times, in support of JIT business practices ... These
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Published:
2000-06-29
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When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick and easy
implementation", and "fast and big" returns on investment are common promises. These combined with the enticing "bells and
whistles" of a system can ultimately turn an eager custome (...)
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2004-09-30
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A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be measured by two key variables. These variables are complexity of requirements and level of expertise of
the selection/implementation team. The more complex the (...)
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A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
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2004-07-13