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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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... during inflationary times, in support of JIT business practices. These systems
cut shipping costs and minimize in-transit inventory investment by coordinating ...
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2000-06-29
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Catering to existing and prospective customers is problematic. Existing customers often value their legacy systems because
they are reliable and prospective customers want the latest technologies and rapid deployment. To cope, independent software
vendors offer continual enhancements and offer custom ext (...)
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Catering to existing and prospective customers is problematic. Existing customers often value their legacy systems because
they are reliable and p...
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2005-09-16
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Total cost of ownership (TCO) is a key component of the "investment" in "return on investment" (ROI). Naturally, the chief
executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO) care about ROI, but is TCO really a measure of agility? (...)
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Total cost of ownership (TCO) is a key component of the "investment" in "return on investment" (ROI).
Naturally, the chief executive officer (CEO)...
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2006-12-04
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Now that you’ve validated your product or service concept, how do you avoid hemorrhaging money during expansion? (...)
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... Leverage existing systems to expedite startup, minimize investment
and delay commitment to infrastructure until business processes are stable. ...
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2000-04-21
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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...
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2000-09-18
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As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned
strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby (...)
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As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize b...
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2004-05-08
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After decades of father-son stewardship, Deltek has been transformed by a New Mountain Capital LLC majority capital investment.
Already a recognized enterprise resource planning leader for North American project-based businesses, Deltek is now looking
to strengthen its global position. (...)
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After decades of father-son stewardship, Deltek has been transformed by a New Mountain Capital LLC majority capital investment.
Already a recogniz...
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2006-07-11
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ROI Systems' strategy in terms of enhancing its product only in tune with ensuring its customers' delight has apparently
been paying off in terms of staffing and resellers expansion and company growth. This should come as welcome news these days
when even much bigger competitors that have traditionally t (...)
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ROI Systems' strategy in terms of enhancing its product only in tune with ensuring its customers' delight has apparently
been paying off in terms ...
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2003-06-02
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Accenture has moved from its former identity Andersen Consulting to a new mark and strategy aligned to its competitors in
the market place. Since the arbitrators ruling in August, 2000, Accenture’s transformation has rapidly moved the organization
from being centered around four competencies to a group (...)
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Accenture has moved from its former identity Andersen Consulting to a new mark and strategy aligned to its competitors in
the market place. Since ...
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2001-01-30
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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 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...
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2001-02-26
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ROI Systems' strategy in terms of enhancing its MANAGE 2000 product and its geographic coverage has apparently been paying
off, which comes as a welcome news these days when many of its peers that have traditionally touted more glitzy products are
facing the moment of truth. Its recent solid financial pe (...)
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... that its commitment to invest in research and development ... ROI Systems
uses their own MANAGE 2000 software to run all aspects of its business, including the ...
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2002-04-03
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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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Mid-market process ERP vendor Ross Systems is being acquired by its Chinese distributor, chinadotcom. Unlike some recent acquisitions
that are bas...
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2003-10-03
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The enterprise applications market is converging resulting with fewer providers; however, there are still the same number
of competing systems. What are the factors that are driving the market and what are the emerging trends? (...)
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The enterprise applications market is converging resulting with fewer providers; however, there are still the same number
of competing systems. Wh...
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2006-03-23
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Market research shows that enterprise software and service markets are crossing market lines to witness strong growth in
the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. (...)
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Market research shows that enterprise software and service markets are crossing market lines to witness strong growth in the
Aerospace and Defense...
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2000-02-21
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When it comes to warehouse management systems (WMS), the stats are both shocking and thought-provoking. And although you
don't see these stats in the marketing brochures of WMS vendors, you need to think about them before you purchase a WMS. (...)
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... decision and select the correct business partner with ... The next
three number regarding WMS systems are pretty ... to realize a return on your investment,
you begin ...
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2006-09-22
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On April 20, Symix Systems, Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2000.
The operating loss is attributed to the Company's continuing investment in its e-business operations, and the delayed rebound
of the traditional enterprise systems market following the (...)
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On April 20, Symix Systems, Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2000. The
operating loss is att...
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2000-06-07
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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing
process optimization, to satisfy this need. (...)
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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to...
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2006-01-31
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In an enterprise with multiple operating divisions, should the enterprise standardize on a single set of software? Recent
broadening of major ERP products’ scope and the advent of Web-based product architecture may tempt corporations to consider
deploying this concept. Although the enterprise can gener (...)
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In an enterprise with multiple operating divisions, should the enterprise standardize on a single set of software? Recent
broadening of major ERP ...
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2002-06-01
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When a technology vendor focuses on a tightly defined market of, the value received by its customers is typically greater.
Stratyc seems to be the case in point. (...)
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When a technology vendor focuses on a tightly defined market of, the value received by its customers is typically greater.
Stratyc seems to be the...
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2002-03-19
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In the increasingly competitive supply chain management marketplace, corporations either advance or are trodden underfoot.
Descartes' acquisitions over the last few years demonstrate that its management is committed to establishing a dominant position
in the Internet fulfillment and collaboration softwar (...)
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In the increasingly competitive supply chain management marketplace, corporations either advance or are trodden underfoot.
Descartes' acquisitions...
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2000-01-01