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Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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Abstract:
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:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global
and Infor seem to be showing signs of more deliberation and even restraint, rather than jumping the gun to indiscriminately
gain market share. (...)
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Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global
and Infor seem to be sh...
Published:
2006-04-24
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General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky requirements that are vital to the plastics industry and related so-called mill or material converter
businesses. (...)
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General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky...
Published:
2006-09-05
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Enterprise application providers wanting to address the distinct regulatory requirements of the automotive, food, safety,
and life sciences industries need to offer enterprises industry-oriented enterprise resource planning systems that are sound
and compliance-ready. (...)
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Enterprise application providers wanting to address the distinct regulatory requirements of the automotive, food, safety,
and life sciences indust...
Published:
2007-03-02
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Abstract:
Delivering Supply Chain Excellence. Papers and Other Software Package to Use In Your Complex System and for Delivering Supply
Chain Excellence. Gaps between enterprise resource planning (ERP) functionality and best-of-breed applications are diminishing
rapidly. Deciding between the two may thus come down (...)
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Delivering Supply Chain Excellence. Papers and Other Software Package to Use In Your Complex System and for Delivering Supply
Chain Excellence. Gap...
Published:
2010-03-11
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... This is a resource focused on midsize customers and partners to search for geographic- and industry-specific
solutions, as well as a platform for collaboration ...
Published:
2009-12-29
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Abstract:
SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar
increases in sales and acceptance of its Internet-based mySAP.com by smaller companies. We believe that the incumbent smaller
vendors as well as other Tier 1 vendors should prep (...)
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SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar
increases in sales...
Published:
2000-12-18
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Abstract:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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scm feature industry specific:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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Abstract:
Intentia remains solid, with a broad product portfolio footprint and a slight increase in revenue, despite vacillating financial
results. The company still needs to do a much better marketing job to achieve stronger global brand recognition well beyond
its esoteric industries/geographies stronghold pocke (...)
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Intentia remains solid, with a broad product portfolio footprint and a slight increase in revenue, despite vacillating financial
results. The comp...
Published:
2002-07-15
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Abstract:
Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the results were based on the latest request for information (RFI) supplied to us by the vendors, and
all priorities were assigned by the client. (...)
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Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the ...
Published:
2008-03-10
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Abstract:
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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scm feature industry specific:
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:
J.D. Edwards is leaner, meaner, much more aggressive and with a winning attitude than it has been in the past. It is not
easy to regain momentum in a down economy, and kudos to J.D. Edwards for seemingly succeeding in doing exactly that. (...)
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JD Edwards is leaner, meaner, much more aggressive and with a winning attitude than it has been in the past. It is not easy
to regain momentum i...
Published:
2002-10-07
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Abstract:
Although Click Commerce is a thriving provider of on-demand supply chain management (SCM) solutions for a variety of worldwide
industries, it does have to face up to a variety of challenges, some of which are of its own making. (...)
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Although Click Commerce is a thriving provider of on-demand supply chain management (SCM) solutions for a variety of worldwide
industries, it does...
Published:
2006-11-16
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Abstract:
While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that 2002
will, for some more tenacious Tier 2/Tier 3 vendors, be the year of delivering products under their own steam as to counteract
the onslaught by Tier 1 vendors and mid-market juggern (...)
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While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that
2002 will, for some more te...
Published:
2002-04-19
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Abstract:
The ultimate success of Microsoft CRM will be judged by its follow-up releases. While Applix’ decision to abandon the CRM
space and suddenly re-focus on BPM may be regarded as a not quite deliberate move, but rather as a sudden act of taking another
plunge. Is the Applix move a harbinger of the future (...)
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The ultimate success of Microsoft CRM will be judged by its follow-up releases. While Applix’ decision to abandon the CRM
space and suddenly re-fo...
Published:
2003-03-11
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Abstract:
Further acquisition, partnerships, and internal development will continue to accelerate offering a much-richer level of functionality
throughout the entire commerce chain software market. Market wide, the growth of industry specific, vertical solutions continues
with concurrent internal development, acqu (...)
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scm feature industry specific:
Further acquisition, partnerships, and internal development will continue to accelerate offering a much-richer level of functionality
throughout t...
Published:
2003-05-20
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... asset management is another important software feature for the utilities industry,
since utility ... manufacturing, CRM, supply chain management (SCM), etc. ...
Published:
2009-09-22
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Abstract:
What is vertical marketing? Vertical marketing is product and promotion efforts targeted at specific industries. Many benefits
are derived from vertical marketing. These include messages that are better received, credibility, marketing budgets that
go farther, less competition, etc. A common mistake is t (...)
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What is vertical marketing? Vertical marketing is product and promotion efforts targeted at specific industries. Many benefits
are derived from ve...
Published:
2004-12-09