On Line Forms and Research

The Anatomy of Retail Sourcing Processes

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... As noted at the end of Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/08/research_notes ... both to and from a supplier), new vendor forms, new line forms, supplier setup ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/08/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_08_15_07_1.asp - 24k - 2007-08-15 Summary: The most successful retailers are those that continually focus on driving the very best performance from each of their suppliers, and that work collaboratively to improve performance in areas such as on-time delivery, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

Addressing Channels and the Low-End Market

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... tightly integrated self-service and fully outsourced payroll services, including signature-ready tax forms, integrated checks and other on-line forms, as well ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/08/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_08_24_05_1.asp - 31k - 2005-08-24 Summary: Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors (ISV) and value-added resellers (VAR). These efforts are designed to accelerate the MBS Group's partner-driven vertical strategy, providing stronger opportunities for partners to align

SSA Global Forms a Strategic Unit with an Extended-ERP Savvy Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The mission for current and potential users is to discern SSA Global's product development strategy viability within the product line or industry in question. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/09/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_09_17_04_1.asp - 15k - 2004-09-17 Summary: While the Strategic Unit team formation should help SSA Global to figure out how to fully integrate organizational structure where employees are best integrated, service offerings best coordinated and cross-selling opportunities best tracked and pursued, the vendor must continue to clarify the position a

ERP Case Study: Software Selection & Implementation

by White Paper Spotlight ... Discounts off an item's purchase price can also be defined that reflect these same factors, as well as multi-line and total discounts. Other forms of rules ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/04/research_notes/LG_ER_TEC_04_14_07_1.asp - 22k - 2007-04-13 Summary: Midsize automotive specialty pipe manufacturer Poppe & Potthoff knew it needed to modernize its heterogeneous, legacy business software environment across product ranges, locations, and business units, and streamline and automate its processes. When the search began for an appropriate ERP solution, integ

E-learning and Learning Management

by Don McIntosh, Ph.D ... E-learning (on-line learning or web-based training) can take many forms from a simple web page or an e-mail discussion group to video, audio and elaborate ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/learning-management/2006/01/research_notes/TU_EL_DM_01_13_06_1.asp - 16k - 2006-01-13 Summary: Learning management systems help organizations provide employees or students with access to classroom and on-line learning and also facilitate the planning and tracking of user development. They may include tools for course authoring, content management, virtual classrooms and collaboration.

Classic Enterprise Resource Planning Solution Shifts Over

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... to browse the user enterprise's on-line catalog, configure ... for more details, see research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView ... on-screen data entry forms based on a ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_28_06_1.asp - 28k - 2006-02-28 Summary: About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes the Classic Fourth Shift solution and Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One, the result of a joint initiative to integrate Fourth Shift functionality with SAP Business One.

Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 for Distribution Environments

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... Discounts off an item's purchase price can also be defined that reflect these same factors, as well as multi-line and total discounts. Other forms of rules ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/04/research_notes/MI_ER_XSH_04_16_07_1.asp - 20k - 2007-04-16 Summary: This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered.

Navision Enhances Its e-Vision And Looks To Expand Vertically ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of effort and/or product line/market conflicts, the ... components, such as tables, forms, reports, queries ... clients should conduct thorough research on vertical ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/12/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_12_03_01_1.asp - 19k - 2001-12-03 Summary: As the current market trend is towards vendors that can provide well-rounded but vertically focused solutions for medium-sized companies, Navision seems to have positioned itself to take a lead other vendors may find hard to emulate. The merger outline was sound, the common groundwork has been identified

Ariba Dances for Joy in Quarter Time

by D. Geller ... See TEC News Analysis article: "research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce ... based purchases and various forms of auction. With thousands of on-line marketplaces, the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/01/news_analysis/NA_EC_DPG_01_23_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-01-23 Summary: Ariba, Inc., E-purchasing's prima ballerina, trotted out its latest financial figures, showing a quarterly revenue increase of 243% over the previous year.

Broadbase Continues to Expand

by L. Talarico ... September 6, 2000 - Broadbase forms an alliance with Ericsson that promises to ... software should question the vendor's long-term plans for the product line. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/10/news_analysis/NA_EC_LJT_10_05_00_1.asp - 9k - 2000-10-05 Summary: Broadbase continues its string of alliances and acquisitions by purchasing Servicesoft. The $645M purchase is a response to the increasing demand for single vendor solutions for operational and analytical CRM applications. This news comes less than four months after E.piphany bought Octane Software to