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Abstract:
The former staunch IBM AS/400-based ERP supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS, has become quite a larger
vendor and with a wider choice of products due to the recent acquisition of Frontstep and its entire product line, which included
ERP, CRM, and SCM, on a single Microsoft .NET-based t (...)
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The former staunch IBM AS/400-based ERP supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS, has become quite a larger
vendor and with a wider ...
Published:
2003-10-10
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
... The IO analytical tools balance the financial trade-off ... is aimed
at the following two supply chain nodes: hubs ... experiences with its
products and services are as ...
Published:
2011-03-07
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Abstract:
MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a developed affiliate channel, which has also broadened its product offering. Combined respective MAPICS and Frontstep
customers and partners should be encouraged by (...)
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MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a devel...
Published:
2003-10-15
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Abstract:
Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has become quite a large enterprise applications provider, which positions the vendor near (if not at)
the top among vendors that focus on the mid-size discrete ma (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has ...
Published:
2003-10-13
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Abstract:
Click Commerce has evolved beyond its roots, into a provider of much more comprehensive on-demand supply and demand chain
management software, consulting, hosting, and related services that should enable users throughout the world to collaborate
in near real time. (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
Click Commerce has evolved beyond its roots, into a provider of much more comprehensive on-demand supply and demand chain
management software, con...
Published:
2006-11-14
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Abstract:
MAPICS remains a customer-focused organization with the mantra of helping customers in select verticals become world-class
manufacturers. (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
MAPICS remains a customer-focused organization with the mantra of helping customers in select verticals become world-class
manufacturers.
Published:
2003-10-11
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Abstract:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implementations and customer loyalty) will remain important requirements for success, particularly in the lower
end of the market, vertical focus will be the key factor (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implement...
Published:
2003-10-14
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Excerpt related to
supply chain analyzing for financial services:
... The IO analytical tools balance the financial trade-off ... is aimed
at the following two supply chain nodes: hubs ... experiences with its
products and services are as ...
Published:
2011-03-07
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Abstract:
Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain: Inbound Logistics.Reports and Other Software Program to Use In Your Complex System
for Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain. One of the most neglected areas of the manufacturing and retail supply chain is
the inbound logistics segment. Following best practices and c (...)
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Driving Costs Out of the Supply Chain: Inbound Logistics.Reports and Other Software Program to Use In Your Complex System
for Driving Costs Out of ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Learn how to improve supply chain performance management in your business.Read IT information in relation to supply chain
management (SCM). Increased globalization, volatility in demand and commodity costs, regulatory requirements, and greater
dependency on suppliers and other partners have significantly (...)
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Improving Supply Chain Effectiveness.
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
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
repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerin...
Published:
2005-08-02
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
... It is worth analyzing what has happened ... Other sectors are telecommunications,
supply chain/logistics, energy ... larger companies in financial
services, where CEP ...
Published:
2009-04-06
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Abstract:
The battle for the dominance in service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services has nonetheless so far largely been
a war of words without the clear winner yet (and not any time soon), as many underlying Internet-based standards have emerged
only recently. (...)
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The battle for the dominance in service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services has nonetheless so far largely been a
war of words without th...
Published:
2005-03-17
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Abstract:
Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement to integrate the system into a disparate system when a business-to-business or business-to-consumer
extension is part of the business model. (...)
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Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement...
Published:
2006-09-20
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Abstract:
In several aspects, Lawson Software could be regarded as an enterprise applications market anomaly. For one, at its peak
in fiscal 2002, the company boasted annual revenues of nearly $430 million, but it still has only a slender (less than 10
percent of revenues) presence outside of its US domestic marke (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
In several aspects, Lawson Software could be regarded as an enterprise applications market anomaly. For one, at its peak in
fiscal 2002, the compa...
Published:
2003-11-08
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Abstract:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially vendor shares rose, pre- and post-9/11 barriers have prevented the profitability and ubiquity of GTM software. (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially ...
Published:
2005-11-11
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Abstract:
Our quest for quality and well-priced mid-market CRM software solutions, takes us this week to review Surado Solutions Inc.
developers of Surado CRM Solutions. Surado positions itself high in many functional areas, against many mid-market software
vendors such as SalesLogix, Epicor, Microsoft CRM, Kana, (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
Our quest for quality and well-priced mid-market CRM software solutions, takes us this week to review Surado Solutions Inc.
developers of Surado C...
Published:
2003-10-16
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Abstract:
MBS Solomon, due to its distinct differentiators and weaknesses has been blessed in disguise with possibly the most distinct
niche and the least overlap (gray area) with the other MBS ERP products (i.e., MBS Great Plains, MBS Navision, and MBS Axapta). (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
MBS Solomon, due to its distinct differentiators and weaknesses has been blessed in disguise with possibly the most distinct
niche and the least o...
Published:
2003-09-04
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Abstract:
By determinedly executing a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, including some that encroach into the new frontiers
of enterprise applications (such as business process management and business activity monitoring), Exact Software may have
gotten the wherewithal to almost be reckoned with uniform (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
By determinedly executing a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, including some that encroach into the new frontiers
of enterprise applica...
Published:
2004-02-26
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Abstract:
Lawson is sticking to its focus on selected vertical markets, but going forward the tenets of that focus will likely be more
finely tuned. Namely, the vendor has lately accelerated development, in part through a number of appetizing acquisitions,
of its traditional vertical functionality to ensure contin (...)
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supply chain analyzing for financial services:
Lawson is sticking to its focus on selected vertical markets, but going forward the tenets of that focus will likely be more
finely tuned. Namely,...
Published:
2003-11-07