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Microsoft's Dynamic New Approach to Professional Services Automation by Neil Stolovitsky
Feb 10, 2006 Abstract : In the short term, Microsoft Dynamics SL will likely follow the professional services automation (PSA) trend of extending functionality to the Web. In the long term, its eventual absorption into the Microsoft Dynamics product line may affect Microsoft's strategy in the project portfolio management marketplace.
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Federal Contract Management and Vendors' Readiness Part Two: Dealing With the Federal Government (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 13, 2005 Abstract : Federal contracts can often be fraught with legal snares for the unseasoned providers.
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Smaller Vendors Can Still Provide Relevant Business Systems Part Three: Project Oriented Organizations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 26, 2005 Abstract : The unique business needs of project-oriented organizations, when addressed by large ERP vendors that offer general-purpose enterprise software, typically require heavy customization in order to work. On the other hand, when project-oriented organizations turn to small off-the-shelf project-management solutions, these solutions are soon outgrown by the user company.
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SCM Software for Real World Manufacturing: A Case for Mission Critical Use (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 24, 2004 Abstract : In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a 'management by exception' operations with no constraints or bottlenecks to worry about. But in reality manufacturing is all about managing constraints. A lot of constraints! This article discusses the impacts of constraints on manufacturing planning and execution and how a well implemented SCM software can help in overcoming these constraints.
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FRx Poised To Permeate Many More General Ledgers Part One: Executive Summary (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 3, 2003 Abstract : FRx Software Corporation, a Microsoft company and a part of Microsoft Business Solutions, might be the best example of Microsoft’s coopetitiveness.
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Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations Part 2: Applying Controls and Audit Emphasis (5 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Oct 21, 2003 Abstract : 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 is all about testing, the present of an auditor as a functioning member of the project team makes perfect and logical sense.
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MAPICS XA Expands BI Offering Through Partnership With Vanguard (5 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Mar 19, 2001 Abstract : MAPICS XA expands its Business Intelligence (BI) offerings via a partnership with the Vanguard Solutions Group. With GPS, MAPICS has taken a critical step forward in creating value for its customers.
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E-Procurement Is Not Electronic Purchasing - Part II (8 Pages)
by J. Dowling
Nov 14, 2000 Abstract : Three minutes of labor from purchase requisition to invoice payment; fully executed due diligence; commitment authorization and no delays. That is the promise of e-procurement and the potential is there for the taking - but not without risk. Extensive preparation is necessary and full integration with related business processes is essential to realize the full value from an e-procurement investment.
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19 Steps to Maintain an Accurate Inventory What You Must Know About Your Inventory (6 Pages)
by René Jones
May 19, 2005 Abstract : It takes $2,500 in new sales to make up $100 in lost inventory, assuming a 4 percent return. Keeping an orderly warehouse with up-to-date processes and informed pickers and receivers to stop loss and identify and solve problems faster.
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