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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional pesky point-to-point interconnectivity solutions. IBM's strategy of selling WebSphere Express through
local VARs and of letting smaller enterprises deploy only (...)
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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional p...
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2003-08-05
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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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While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implement...
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2003-10-14
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Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business processes inside and outside the four walls of the enterprise, such as on-line collaboration with customers,
suppliers, distributors, and employees, to make every (...)
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Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business pro...
Published:
2002-09-24
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Abstract:
Cooperative markets and clever strategies controlling internal developments and guiding marketing may help Parametric Technology
Corporation (PTC) reach revenues of $1 billion (USD) by 2008. However, more impressive is this may make PTC an innovator in
product lifecycle management. (...)
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Cooperative markets and clever strategies controlling internal developments and guiding marketing may help Parametric Technology
Corporation (PTC)...
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2005-11-18
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E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise resource planning vendors with extensive e-commerce initiatives, development staffs, and renewed interest
in PLM, are as likely to lead the way. (...)
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E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise reso...
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2005-10-21
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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 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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The universe of existing applications partners is relatively stable; some occasional movement from dropping one product in
favor of another occurs naturally, and no vendor is immune to losing partners. But some innovative vendors are doing their
best. (...)
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The universe of existing applications partners is relatively stable; some occasional movement from dropping one product in
favor of another occurs...
Published:
2006-05-18
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Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, missed shipments, partial shipments, expediting efforts, and improvements in customer service. This is
an excerpt from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Mi (...)
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Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs,
delivery lead-time, miss...
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2003-12-13
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Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped it
achieve some much needed stability nowadays, one could wonder about the wisdom of the renewed Epicor’s appetite for acquisitions. (...)
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Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped
it achieve some much neede...
Published:
2003-08-23
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Vendors must make fundamental changes to sales and support processes to accommodate on-demand, transaction-based pricing.
Software vendors must rethink the kinds of functions they provide, how best to deliver those capabilities, and what approaches
to take through the channel. (...)
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Vendors must make fundamental changes to sales and support processes to accommodate on-demand, transaction-based pricing.
Software vendors must re...
Published:
2005-04-01
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Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward with “green” and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and even has a viable new product version
to offer Baan users. (...)
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Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward w...
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2008-07-02
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If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a manufacturing environm (...)
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If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-12
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Abstract:
Major vendors are entering the professional services software market and small niche vendors are repositioning themselves
to compete. This changing market is conveying mixed messages; however, users can navigate this space by separating market
messages from vendors' functional capabilities. (...)
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Major vendors are entering the professional services software market and small niche vendors are repositioning themselves
to compete. This changin...
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2006-09-04
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There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate for the task of selecting complex systems. The record indicates there is much room for improvement. In essence,
for complex selections like in the case of ent (...)
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There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate...
Published:
2003-10-27
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Abstract:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just size to be competitive. It needs to coordinate its retail strategy with supply chain technology to make
it triumph. (...)
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In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just si...
Published:
2005-04-19
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Get free Technology Evaluation Centers product certification report in relation to PTC Windchill 9.0 system. Parametric Technology
Corporation's (PTC's) product lifecycle management (PLM) solution, Windchill 9.0, is now TEC Certified. The certification
seal is a valuable indicator for organizations who r (...)
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TEC Original Research. Every day, TEC's analysts and software selection experts bring you valuable, accessible, up-to-date
research ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Get free Technology Evaluation Centers product certification report in relation to PTC Windchill 9.0 system. Parametric Technology
Corporation's (PTC's) product lifecycle management (PLM) solution, Windchill 9.0, is now TEC Certified. The certification
seal is a valuable indicator for organizations who r (...)
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PTC Windchill 9.0 for Product Lifecycle Management Certification Report. Source: Technology Evaluation Centers. Document Type:
Certification ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more important is ongoing agility after the installation. Agresso seems to have raised the bar in this regard. (...)
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The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more imp...
Published:
2006-10-16
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Abstract:
Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, we’ve decided to ask vendors about their
opinions and approaches. IFS has re-joined the discussion on the topic of user experience (UX) design. (...)
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Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, we’ve decided to ask vendors about their
opinions and approaches....
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2009-08-03
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Abstract:
Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables
users to proactively understand various aspects of a project, as well as reduce planning time, document activities, and promote
communication throughout the engagement cycle. (...)
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Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables users
to proactively unde...
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2007-11-14