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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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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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Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that
are mainly about lack of respect or recognition—that is, if there is even any recognition of Jeeves at all. (...)
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Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that
are mainly about lack...
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2006-04-20
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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. (...)
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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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Strategic Systems International (SSI) needs no special introduction to British process industries (such as consumer products
manufacturers and whisky distillers), but it largely remains a well-kept secret elsewhere. (...)
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Strategic Systems International (SSI) needs no special introduction to British process industries (such as consumer products
manufacturers and whi...
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2006-07-24
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With its focus on service-oriented architecture, SSA Global appears to be sticking to its pledge to protect the user's investment
as much as it can, while still modernizing the users' applications. (...)
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With its focus on service-oriented architecture, SSA Global appears to be sticking to its pledge to protect the user's
investment as much as it ca...
Published:
2006-04-25
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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)...
Published:
2006-12-04
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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...
Published:
2005-09-16
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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...
Published:
2006-07-11
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In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recently emerged where software vendors are now offering software-as-a-service business models for ERP implementation
to even the smallest organizations. (...)
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In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recent...
Published:
2009-09-07
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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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... because one or two avoidable, critical resource shortages could ...
times, in support of JIT business practices. These systems cut shipping costs and minimize
in ...
Published:
2000-06-29
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP for services has emerged as a viable software category competing with the best-of-breed vendors serving professional
services sector industries. (...)
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP...
Published:
2007-04-09
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Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource planning software-as-a-service application. Its solution is good news for small and medium businesses
in more ways than one. (...)
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Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource ...
Published:
2007-01-22
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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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The CMS Software-XKO Software merger into Solarsoft Business Solutions offers proof that smaller enterprise resource planning
vendors are not extinct yet. Perhaps in the grand scheme of things, no one should really care about such events, but these
less well-known vendors haven’t said their last words (...)
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The CMS Software-XKO Software merger into Solarsoft Business Solutions offers proof that smaller enterprise resource planning
vendors are not exti...
Published:
2007-11-30
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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...
Published:
2004-05-08
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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 (...)
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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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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...
Published:
2006-03-23
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Made2Manage Systems pledges not to build technology for the sake of technology. Instead, the company plans to focus in on
the true needs of its customers and those of the prospective buyers in the target market, while applying forward-looking technology
enhancements that protect its customers’ investme (...)
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Made2Manage Systems pledges not to build technology for the sake of technology. Instead, the company plans to focus in on
the true needs of its cu...
Published:
2005-02-25
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About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral,
extended enterprise resource planning product, and DemandStream for lean automation. (...)
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About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral,
extended enterprise r...
Published:
2006-03-01
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Abstract:
One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessing this information, while breaking out of traditional silo-ed metrics. BI is not a panacea, and enterprises
must organize and prioritize their business needs (...)
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One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessi...
Published:
2005-07-16