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ERP Showdown—Round 2! Exact Macola ES vs. Infor SyteLine vs. QAD MFG/PRO (1 Pages)
by Dylan Persaud
Abstract : I'm Dylan Persaud, senior analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers. Due to the overwhelming response to our first ERP Showdown, we're pleased to present another head-to-head discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) comparison. Here, then, is ERP Showdown, Round 2!—featuring Exact Macola ES vs. Infor SyteLine vs. QAD MFG/PRO.
Type: White Paper
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Should You Consider Deltek? Well it Depends… (6 Pages)
by Josh Chalifour
Feb 8, 2003 Abstract : TEC selection software is used to match potential customers with Deltek's solution.
Type: Article
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Lose the Starry Eyes, Analyze: Reviewing the Ideal Candidate for Metasystems ICIM (5 Pages)
by Josh Chalifour
Jun 16, 2003 Abstract : This is an examination of Metasystems ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile to pursue a relationship with Metasystems by considering selection criteria, which are most supported by the vendor. We ask the question, all things being equal, which modules contribute the most to the product's functionality.
Type: Article
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MRO and Spare Parts Management Considerations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 11, 2005 Abstract : The need for better service parts management is finally gaining top-level management attention in many aerospace and defense (A&D) and like complex manufacturing companies, since excessive carrying costs and obsolescence losses are being recognized as an unexploited opportunity for savings and a better bottom line performance
Type: Article
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Analyzing MAPICS’ Further Steps After Frontstep (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 10, 2003 Abstract : The former staunch IBM AS/400-based ERP supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS, has become quite a larger vendor and with a wider choice of products due to the recent acquisition of Frontstep and its entire product line, which included ERP, CRM, and SCM, on a single Microsoft .NET-based technology platform. However, as the customers from both camps have been uncertain of their provider's strategy, given that a bigger size brings about the need to rationalize multiple products within the same marketplace, after a few months long period of buried heads and brainstorming sessions, MAPICS has lately been engaged in explaining its rationale, as to set many customers' minds at ease.
Type: Article
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Lucrative but 'Risky' Aftermarket Business—Service and Replacement Parts SCM (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic and Olin Thompson
Jul 28, 2005 Abstract : The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts.
Type: Article
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Manufacturing Environments and Integration with Other Functions (5 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Jul 6, 2005 Abstract : This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
Type: Article
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Accounting for SMBs: A Solution Beyond Entry-level Systems Red Wing Software (6 Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr.
Jan 21, 2005 Abstract : Many SMB companies need more functionality than an entry-level system offers, but cannot afford to pay $15,000 (USD) or more for a higher-end product, nor do they really need the complexity found in these products. Red Wing Software’s TurningPoint is a good mid-market product that plays well in this market.
Type: Article
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Sales and Operations Planning Part One: Identifying and Forecasting Demand (4 Pages)
by Scott Hamilton
Dec 11, 2003 Abstract : An effective sales and operations planning game plan results in fewer stock-outs, shorter delivery lead-times, higher on-time shipping percentages, a manageable amount of expediting, and improved customer service. Several guidelines are suggested to improve a firm's sales and operations planning process and the effectiveness of each product's game plan. This is an excerpt from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision.
Type: Article
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