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Compare MICROSOFT NAVISION side-by-side with BAAN, SAP, J.D. EDWARDS, EPICOR, ORACLE, QAD, and 35+ other ERP vendors

Nov 23, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted ERP knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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ERP Evaluation Center

Nov 23, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted ERP knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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SAP AG - ERP Leader with a 'New Dimension' (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : Today, SAP is in the process of completing one of its most aggressive new product launches in its history by introducing its 'New Dimension' products line, which initially includes independent business applications for Supply Chain Management, Client Relationship Management (CRM, Business Intelligence (BI), and e-Commerce.'New Dimension' and 'Industry-Specific' products (particularly 'SAP BW' and 'SAP HR') will be significant contributors to SAP sales revenue...
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Ardent Software Enters the SAP Data Extraction Market (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Sep 13, 1999 Abstract : Ardent Software has announced the addition of SAP extraction and load capabilities to their DataStage product, increasing their strength in the Extract/Transform/Load tool market. Due to the prevalence of SAP in the Enterprise Resource Planning space, this addition will provide a competitive advantage over some of the other major ETL vendors such as Sagent and Computer Associates.
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SAP to Become Leaner, Meaner and More Organized (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 10, 2000 Abstract : SAP is reportedly planning a radical revamp of its software development operations in an effort to regain dominance of the North American business software market.
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SAP Bolsters NetWeaver's MDM Capabilities Part One: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 1, 2004 Abstract : SAP's determination to become a service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications lingua franca evangelist through SAP NetWeaver might have been further shown by its recent willingness to acquire catalog and product content management (PCM) vendor A2i, knowing its inclination to acquire little when it comes to technology vendors. Apparently, there should be some compelling time-to-market urge to add PCM value within the master data management (MDM) realm.
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SAP Users Speak Out on Credit and Collections Shortcomings (4 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Feb 1, 2000 Abstract : A recent survey of companies which have implemented SAP Accounts Receivable reveal more than a few areas where the system failed to deliver. Although nearly all reported one or more influences on credit and collections that did not relate to SAP, 70% of them felt shortcomings of SAP's A/R module were at least partly to blame for the observed rise in Days Sales Outstanding.
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Moving Beyond Lean Manufacturing to a Lean Supply Chain (4 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Sep 13, 2005 Abstract : Most lean manufacturing deployments target production operations, but can also be extended to other supply chain processes. To realize the multiplicative benefits of real time information and reduced inventory, companies must assess their production environment and supply chain activities.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part Three: Costs of Implementing an ERP System (3 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 12, 2004 Abstract : Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both types of costs can be segmented into hardware, software, external assistance, and internal personnel. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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The 'S' in SAP Doesn't Stand for Security (that goes for PeopleSoft too) (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Dec 8, 1999 Abstract : During the course of product evaluations for a customer, the Technology Evaluation Center has uncovered a potential security hole in SAP R/3's three-tier architecture. SAP has revealed that they expect the database or third party products to handle security between the application server and the database server. If the client does not take these extra measures, the master password for the SAP database instance travels over the network in the clear, and can be captured. PeopleSoft has the same issue.
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