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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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Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
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2004-05-05
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Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist
is as normal as calling in a kicking specialist in a penalty or field goal situation in football. Particularly when you consider
the majority of an enterprise software implementation (...)
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Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist
is as normal as calling...
Published:
2003-10-21
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The whisky industry is an example of a process industry where it is impossible to accurately predict demand for the final
product. Goods stocked must also be meticulously accounted for, in both intermediate (partially finished) and bulk forms. (...)
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The whisky industry is an example of a process industry where it is impossible to accurately predict demand for the final
product. Goods stocked m...
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2006-06-02
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LSA’s need to re-deploy the product on a new technology and to deliver the needed functionality for its new desired markets,
will demand a continued hefty R&D investment, which may put a significant strain on the company’s resources in the long run,
particularly if the top line remains flat or possib (...)
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LSA’s need to re-deploy the product on a new technology and to deliver the needed functionality for its new desired markets,
will demand a continu...
Published:
2003-02-21
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Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist.
If you analyze hardware maintenance from an enterprise perspective, you will identify those options and ensure the cost-effective
delivery of those services. (...)
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Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist. If
you analyze hardware m...
Published:
2000-10-24
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Lilly believes that, with the opportunity to implement the application either through an integrated module within the VISUAL
product suite or via Lilly's new ASP option, manufacturers and distributors can easily get started with their e-business initiatives. (...)
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Lilly believes that, with the opportunity to implement the application either through an integrated module within the VISUAL
product suite or via ...
Published:
2001-11-16
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IQMS's IQ EDI module is a natively-built solution that deals with the complexities of data synchronization among EDI documents
and eliminates the need for third-party translators. (...)
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IQMS's IQ EDI module is a natively-built solution that deals with the complexities of data synchronization among EDI documents
and eliminates the ...
Published:
2005-04-08
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Lilly Software’s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its
strong offerings and efficient distribution model for its target niche. However, the future is not going to be quite so bright
unless the company overcomes serious challenges. (...)
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Lilly Software’s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its strong
offerings and effi...
Published:
2001-02-08
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It was precisely ten years ago, in early 1992, that Apparel Fabrics took possession of Datatex’s TIM package (Textile Integrated
Manufacturing) and began the process of implementing an ERP system that had been specifically designed to meet the needs of
a textile processing firm. (...)
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It was precisely ten years ago, in early 1992, that Apparel Fabrics took possession of Datatex’s TIM package (Textile Integrated
Manufacturing) an...
Published:
2002-06-21
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Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply
chain. Companies using conventional, new product inventory methods are missing opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. (...)
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Significant differences exist between the new parts production supply chain and the service and replacement parts supply chain.
Companies using c...
Published:
2005-08-01
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During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7. The vendor has also been surging forward by harnessing new partnerships, including turning high-profile
customers into developers and subsequent resellers (...)
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During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7....
Published:
2006-08-10
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FreeFlow, a provider of business services with a patented technology, aims to help companies improve product life cycle profitability
by providing a unique, online auction platform where companies can reduce their at-risk and excess inventory. (...)
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FreeFlow, a provider of business services with a patented technology, aims to help companies improve product life cycle profitability
by providing...
Published:
2007-01-30
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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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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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Due to security vulnerabilities in Standard & Poor's Comstock product, their customer sites throughout the world have been
exposed to extensive security holes. (...)
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Due to security vulnerabilities in Standard & Poor's Comstock product, their customer sites throughout the world have
been exposed to extensive se...
Published:
2000-06-21
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This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr. Scott Hamilton. (...)
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This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
Published:
2005-07-05
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High-level strategic decisions often have multiple, cascading cost impacts. The reaction of the costs to changes in the
supply chain system is not predictable in a simple relationship that is based on current standard costs, because strategic
changes often involve step changes in costs that alter the ba (...)
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High-level strategic decisions often have multiple, cascading cost impacts. The reaction of the costs to changes in the supply
chain system is no...
Published:
2003-07-22
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Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact
of such a decision. (...)
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Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact
of such a decision.
Published:
2002-04-09
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There is no one correct answer, both desktop office suites excel in specific areas and pale in others. The contents of this
note target the generic corporate office employee who makes heavy use of a word processor, medium use of spreadsheets, and
limited database and/or web development. (...)
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... Corel's WordPerfect 2000 Office Suite Standard is competitively priced at $299.95
(MSRP-USD ... the above graph, both suites perform well given their relative cost. ...
Published:
2000-05-12
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There is no one correct answer, both desktop office suites excel in specific areas and pale in others. The contents of this
note target the generic corporate office employee who makes heavy use of a word processor, medium use of spreadsheets, and
limited database and/or web development. (...)
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standard cost:
... Corel's WordPerfect 2000 Office Suite Standard is competitively priced at $299.95
(MSRP-USD ... the above graph, both suites perform well given their relative cost. ...
Published:
2000-05-12
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Business changes constantly in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is
implemented. This gap is a reality leading to dissatisfaction and the application being a drag on the business. This gap,
the lack of the ability to change, costs the business dearly. (...)
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Business changes constantly in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is
implemented. This gap is...
Published:
2004-05-31