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Software Selection for Organizations: Are We Becoming Too Web-biased? (3 Pages)
by Murali Chemuturi and Udaya Sundari Chemuturi
Nov 2, 2007 Abstract : Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business.
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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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Criteria for Selecting a Software Estimation Tool (3 Pages)
by Murali Chemuturi
Apr 25, 2007 Abstract : A plethora of software estimation tools are available, each claimed to be better than the others, thereby confusing prospective buyers. An effective tool ought to provide for all four aspects of software estimation, namely, size, effort, cost, and schedule.
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Maintenance Software--Plan Ahead to Maximize CMMS Vendor Web Site Visits (3 Pages)
by David Berger
Feb 21, 2004 Abstract : For those looking for a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor, the Web is often the first place to start. There are a number of web site features one should examine in order to maximize web site visits. Reprinted with permission from Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazine.
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Maintenance Software--How to Negotiate Successful Contracts with CMMS Vendors (10 Pages)
by David Berger
Feb 25, 2004 Abstract : When negotiating a contract with a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor the guiding principals and definition of the project must first be determined. Deliverables, pricing options, payment terms, continuance, product and service quality, and liabilities are additional areas that must be considered in negotiations.
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Is There a Panacea for Enterprise Software Pricing Yet? (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 21, 2005 Abstract : While enterprise applications are becoming a commodity, their pricing schemes have yet to follow suit. Users are put in a costly position where the 'fine print' clauses of implementation contracts may inhibit reasonable expectations for software warranties.
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ERP Vendors Moving to Aerospace and Defense Markets (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 21, 2000 Abstract : Market research shows that enterprise software and service markets are crossing market lines to witness strong growth in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.
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Enterprise Software Service and Maintenance Alternatives (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 22, 2005 Abstract : Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more IT savvy business generation is prompting change, but what alternatives are out there for software service and maintenance?
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Will User Enterprises Ever Get onto an Easy (Support and Maintenance) Street? by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 27, 2007 Abstract : Vendors' traditional pricing strategies aren't going to work much longer. Sooner or later, prices will be determined by what the market is ready to bear rather than be based on what vendors think is a profitable way to deliver solutions.
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