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Abstract:
The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not have the economies
of scale of large companies, their business case could end up being more positive since they typically do not face the “innovator’s
dilemma” of an established barcode infrastruct (...)
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The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not
have the economies of scale of large compani...
Published:
2005-03-10
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Abstract:
The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not have the economies
of scale of large companies, their business case could end up being more positive since they typically do not face the “innovator’s
dilemma” of an established barcode infrastruct (...)
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The nagging question is, "Can SMEs justify RFID?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes." While SMEs may not
have the economies of scale of large compani...
Published:
2005-03-10
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Abstract:
In going through a business decision process for complex technology selections, more and more use is being made of technologically
driven processes using Decision support tools and captured knowledge. The use of these systems and the capability to drive
a solution from them assumes an ability to accurate (...)
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In going through a business decision process for complex technology selections, more and more use is being made of technologically
driven processe...
Published:
2001-05-30
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Abstract:
The major quandary for Sage/Best will be whether to base the long-term strategy on leveraging ACCPAC's technologically superior
product into and overriding a unified enterprise solution, or to remain as a conglomerate of stand-alone solutions with strong
brand names. (...)
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Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline Acquisitions? Part Seven: Challenges.
PJ Jakovljevic - June 11 ...
Published:
2004-06-11
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Abstract:
The merging vendors, Sage/Best and ACCPAC, have understood that a broad, impeccably integrated, horizontal offering with
selected vertical enhancements, a nurturing resellers network in addition to providing well-attuned pricing and catering to
the evolving scalability and migration needs of customers th (...)
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... Like in Best's case, few resellers are logically in ... SME
customers continue to increasingly realize the ... sales representatives such as both review
customer sales ...
Published:
2004-06-10
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Abstract:
By recently acquiring ACCPAC International and Softline, the Sage Group continues to round out by annexation. It currently
still has the largest geographic coverage in the lower-end of the mid-market. (...)
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Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline Acquisitions? Part One: Event Summary.
PJ Jakovljevic - June 2 ...
Published:
2004-06-02
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Abstract:
This tutorial, part 2 of a two part series on Knowledge Based Selection, demonstrates the selection processes and capabilities
of Knowledge Based Selection Methods and Tools. These tools, integrated with business decision making procedures, can arguably
reduce selection risk and improve chances for succ (...)
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This tutorial, part 2 of a two part series on Knowledge Based Selection, demonstrates the selection processes and capabilities
of Knowledge Based ...
Published:
2001-05-31
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Abstract:
SAP has a new marketing campaign. What does this mean for competitors, prospective buyers, and business-to-business marketing
professionals? This case study explains why it's important to dig deeper when a company of interest to you changes its marketing
campaign. (...)
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SAP has a new marketing campaign. What does this mean for competitors, prospective buyers, and business-to-business marketing
professionals? This ...
Published:
2006-01-05
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Abstract:
The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed
to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity. (...)
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The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume th...
Published:
2004-08-03
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Abstract:
Compliance with the market RFID mandate has unfortunately preceded the achievements of applied physics and computer science.
One of the main obstacles is the lack of integration, since there is a dearth of software tools from enterprise application
integration vendors to get data from RFID tags and reade (...)
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Compliance with the market RFID mandate has unfortunately preceded the achievements of applied physics and computer science.
One of the main obsta...
Published:
2004-08-04
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Abstract:
An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive look at how a successful ERP software implementation
for small businesses can be achieved. Most consultants agree that there are three stages that precede a software implementation
project: research, evaluation, and selection. This thr (...)
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An ERP software implementation has three steps. Here's a comprehensive look at how a successful ERP software implementation
for small businesses ca...
Published:
2010-02-10
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Abstract:
While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, there are plenty of reasons why privately held entities will want to prepare to adopt IFRS as well. (...)
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While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, t...
Published:
2009-12-14
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This final note discusses how Application Service Providers (ASPs) have arisen on the Internet in response to such ERP woes
as support expenses, misbehaving applications, and server downtime, and how as the nature of ERP software evolves into services
and/or hosted models, the market might be experiencin (...)
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This final note discusses how Application Service Providers (ASPs) have arisen on the Internet in response to such ERP woes
as support expenses, m...
Published:
2001-04-27
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Abstract:
This is a complete service management system that is comprised of four specific applications to help companies manage service
contracts, track service histories and required preventive maintenance for each piece of equipment under service contract,
daily planning and dispatch, and service invoicing. (...)
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... Review of product history. Vendor review of open purchase orders. Review
of shipped status of open sales orders. Review of product catalog and pricing. ...
Published:
2005-01-07
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Abstract:
Where these vendors' challenges take more individual tracks would be the state of affairs of harmonizing their installed
user base across a controllable number of active software versions. It, however, might indeed take a rocket scientist to figure
out how to fully integrate organizational structure wher (...)
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Where these vendors' challenges take more individual tracks would be the state of affairs of harmonizing their installed
user base across a contro...
Published:
2003-03-25
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Abstract:
There has been noise in the US public sector about a strong federal (Feds) interest in ERP applications. This, coupled with
the Feds customary huge purchasing appetite for goods and services ranging from consulting to purchasing military devices
and components, building, many businesses that have previou (...)
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There has been noise in the US public sector about a strong federal (Feds) interest in ERP applications. This, coupled with
the Feds customary hug...
Published:
2004-09-21
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Abstract:
Best Software/Sage will remain a pragmatic company that delivers products based on a savvy understanding of its customers'
needs and the competitive forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many
SME markets, and it is typically a much more difficult t (...)
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Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline Acquisitions? Part Eight: More Challenges
and User Recommendations. ... Manufacturing ERP. ...
Published:
2004-06-12
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Abstract:
The Federal Government's peculiar and idiosyncratic regulatory requirements provide high barriers to entry, so that the novice
companies that are not already offering the functionality for the sector will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in
the defense and other federal markets. (...)
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The Federal Government's peculiar and idiosyncratic regulatory requirements provide high barriers to entry, so that the
novice companies that are ...
Published:
2004-09-22
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Abstract:
Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the complex formula management and planning requirements of process manufacturers, however, the vendor needs
to resolve knowledge and experience issues with the exis (...)
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Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the co...
Published:
2003-05-31
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Abstract:
An effective business case must link CRM with achieving organizational objectives; but this step is just the beginning. Credibility
implies that the document clearly delineates assumptions regarding cause and effect plus the mechanism that will be used to
assess results and declare success. (...)
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An effective business case must link CRM with achieving organizational objectives; but this step is just the beginning. Credibility
implies that t...
Published:
2004-11-09