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As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its
mySAP All-in-One vertical offerings for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering the SAP Business One product to appeal
to smaller enterprises with less complex processes. Soft (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP
All-in-One vertical...
Published:
2004-05-07
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Companies who build specifically for a customer have unique requirements that are often not understood or dealt with well
by some ERP vendors, particularly in the mid-market, who think that systems designed around volume manufacturing fit everywhere. (...)
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Companies who build specifically for a customer have unique requirements that are often not understood or dealt with well
by some ERP vendors, par...
Published:
2003-03-12
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As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution automation. Adding a warehouse management system is a logical option for many manufacturers, but this article
provides insight into another option: extending ERP d (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution auto...
Published:
2009-08-05
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Abstract:
In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising fuel costs and increased international trade, supply chain management software can help ETO organizations
get—and stay—ahead of the competition. (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
In today's competitive engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, procuring components on time and within budget
is crucial. With rising f...
Published:
2008-07-18
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Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it finished work on its long-awaited Windows 2000 operating system (a/k/a Win2K), wrapping
up a long and painful development project that also represents Microsoft's best hope of dominating Internet computing. (...)
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... that it is on track to release the program to its manufacturing plants by ...
want to take a brief break from pushing their companies into system-wide upgrades ...
Published:
1999-12-22
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Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of
renowned manufacturing ERP provider J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently, the acquisition of demand flow and lean manufacturing
software solutions from JCIT, might indicate that (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of renowned
manufacturing ER...
Published:
2004-01-24
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Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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Abstract:
SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has been growing so strongly that where SCM was once viewed as a means to gain competitive advantage, companies
now see it as a necessary extension of an ERP system, (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has be...
Published:
2003-04-04
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Abstract:
By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by focusing on a handful of core markets, Intuitive has managed to keep itself on healthy track. (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by fo...
Published:
2004-06-24
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Abstract:
The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and
statutory reporting, but do little to streamline or control operational activities. (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and statutory
reporting, but ...
Published:
2004-09-25
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Manufacturing and distribution companies rely heavily on their ability to ship product and meet commitments to customers.
Yet though the supply chain is the lifeline of their business, most purchasing departments are severely handicapped in their
efforts to streamline supply chain execution. (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
Manufacturing and distribution companies rely heavily on their ability to ship product and meet commitments to customers.
Yet though the supply ch...
Published:
2002-10-22
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Abstract:
Replacing an aging enterprise resource planning/manufacturing resource planning (ERP/MRP) system to stay competitive brings
with it a host of questions. (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
Replacing an aging enterprise resource planning/manufacturing resource planning (ERP/MRP) system to stay competitive brings
with it a host of ques...
Published:
2003-01-27
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Abstract:
Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data,
and a skilled user, a management team can manage the throughput of its constraints to support the goals of its company. (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data,
and a skilled user, a ...
Published:
2008-08-01
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Abstract:
As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that
are more critical than others. This article explores th (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and pack...
Published:
2004-05-26
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Abstract:
Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the extended
enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors excel in depends on their original ERP system's suitability for repetitive versus
to-order environments. (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the
extended enterprise resource...
Published:
2006-02-20
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Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its warehousing solution also promises better use of space, and automates reception put-away, etc. However,
the vendor still must navigate through some rough compe (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its ...
Published:
2005-09-09
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Abstract:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators and customers to document their impact on the environment, including not only the simple carbon footprint,
but other gas emissions, discharges to waterways, lan (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators a...
Published:
2010-04-19
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Abstract:
The software as a service (SaaS) delivery model is here to stay, and most vendors have noticed. Recently, the endorsement
for SaaS in the realm of manufacturing enterprise resource planning has come from a veteran vendor and SaaS pioneer. (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
The software as a service (SaaS) delivery model is here to stay, and most vendors have noticed. Recently, the endorsement
for SaaS in the realm of...
Published:
2007-12-14
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Abstract:
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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manufacturing system companies:
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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Abstract:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate
equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy (...)
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manufacturing system companies:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance manageme...
Published:
2008-08-06