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Abstract:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight
is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an
audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establ (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is
being refocused on the...
Published:
2003-10-20
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Abstract:
To provide useful financial insight on projects, financial managers need to think about business strategy more like a series
of options than a single projected cash flow. While the concepts of options are certainly familiar to most executives, the
trick to valuing strategic choices lies in the complex an (...)
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implementation planning financial software:
To provide useful financial insight on projects, financial managers need to think about business strategy more like a series
of options than a sin...
Published:
1999-10-01
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Abstract:
10 Questions to Ask your Finance and Accounting Software Vendors before you Buy ERP. Get Free Case Studies and Other Software
to Use In Your Decision Before you Buy ERP. When conducting a mid-market enterprise resource planning (ERP) system comparison,
there are several key questions that you should ask: (...)
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implementation planning financial software:
... seas of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) are vast ... embarking on
an ERP implementation to grow ... outset," according to British financial-software
provider Lakeview ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
10 Questions to Ask your Finance and Accounting Software Vendors before you Buy ERP. Get Free Case Studies and Other Software
to Use In Your Decision Before you Buy ERP. When conducting a mid-market enterprise resource planning (ERP) system comparison,
there are several key questions that you should ask: (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
... seas of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) are vast ... embarking on
an ERP implementation to grow ... outset," according to British financial-software
provider Lakeview ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial reporting system that would run
in real time, as opposed to taking weeks to generate reports. However, the NSCC environment presented its own unique set of
challenges. (...)
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implementation planning financial software:
The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial reporting system that would run
in real time, as oppos...
Published:
2006-12-08
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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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implementation planning financial software:
... Investigate the financial viability of the candidate machinery supplier(s). ...
He specializes in the planning, selection, and implementation of mission ...
Published:
2003-02-11
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Abstract:
Lawson's continual investment in R&D delivers innovative products, often in advance of much larger competitors. Increasing
competition from larger vendors with significant resources, puts pressure on the company to go public within the next 12 months. (...)
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implementation planning financial software:
Lawson's continual investment in R&D delivers innovative products, often in advance of much larger competitors. Increasing
competition from larger...
Published:
1999-02-01
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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. (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
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:
Today, the issue of regulatory compliance touches every enterprise, and process manufacturers are no exception. To answer
the challenge of this new reality, vendors now offer enterprise resource planning systems with far more features and functionality
than ever before. But how can an organization choose (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
Today, the issue of regulatory compliance touches every enterprise, and process manufacturers are no exception. To answer
the challenge of this ne...
Published:
2009-08-14
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Abstract:
Pursuing an alternative strategy for software evaluation and selection, based on the capital investment paradigm and the
principles outlined in this article, is an effective method to mitigate implementation risk. (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
... for delivering that benefit, and then calculate the expected financial results ...
He specializes in the planning, selection, and implementation of mission ...
Published:
2003-02-12
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Abstract:
How an enterprise buys software has changed forever. Buyers are skeptical, risk adverse, and tighter with their budgets.
What are those changes, why did they happen, and what does it mean for the both the buying enterprise and the selling vendor? (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
How an enterprise buys software has changed forever. Buyers are skeptical, risk adverse, and tighter with their budgets. What
are those changes,...
Published:
2004-03-22
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Abstract:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corporate activity. Therefore, organizations choosing BI suites should consider both their financial management
tools and future integration with key business-area so (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corpora...
Published:
2003-11-22
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Abstract:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight
is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an
audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establ (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is
being refocused on the...
Published:
2003-10-20
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures and technologies at its core. (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures a...
Published:
2003-11-21
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Abstract:
According to the early signs, it appears that key elements of Webplan's business plan are producing results with dividends.
These elements involve positioning itself as a response management player with new pricing and packaging that provides an
aggressive entry point and fixed priced, fixed duration imp (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
According to the early signs, it appears that key elements of Webplan's business plan are producing results with dividends.
These elements involve...
Published:
2004-06-30
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Abstract:
To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect
is when dissatisfaction arises. These can be dealt with in a rational manner through the employment of effective project and
change management procedures. However, an area that ty (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect
is when dissatisfacti...
Published:
2004-04-09
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Abstract:
The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of synergistic software developments from other ERP siblings. (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of s...
Published:
2006-05-02
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Abstract:
Intentia has poured Java into its enterprise resource planning system, Movex, to meet the growing demand for functional enhancements
and remote accessibility, without ripping and replacing legacy systems. However, are users willing to make the transition? (...)
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implementation planning financial software:
Intentia has poured Java into its enterprise resource planning system, Movex, to meet the growing demand for functional enhancements
and remote ac...
Published:
2005-10-06
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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 (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
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:
On August 3, Lawson Software, a provider of Internet-enabled business applications, announced it had won the largest contract
in its history to extend its healthcare market leadership. Earlier, on July 20, Lawson Software announced financial results
and its year-over-year growth statistics for the year e (...)
Excerpt related to
implementation planning financial software:
On August 3, Lawson Software, a provider of Internet-enabled business applications, announced it had won the largest contract
in its history to ex...
Published:
2000-08-24