| 81. |
Should Your Software Selection Process Have a Proof of Concept? Part One: Structures and the Selection Process (4 Pages)
by Robert Rudd
Jul 12, 2004 Abstract : This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken, structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view.
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| 82. |
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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| 83. |
Support and Maintenance: No Longer the Software Industry's 'Best Kept Secret'? (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 30, 2007 Abstract : Support and maintenance (S&M) contracts mean very different things to vendors and to users. With user enterprises' growing awareness of how these S&M agreements affect their bottom lines, vendors need to reassess their pricing and value proposition strategies.
Type: Article
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| 84. |
Global Trade Management Software Vendors Under-Perform, But Were Predictions Overly Optimistic? (3 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Nov 11, 2005 Abstract : After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software. While initially vendor shares rose, pre- and post-9/11 barriers have prevented the profitability and ubiquity of GTM software.
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| 85. |
ERP and WMS Co-Existence: When System Worlds Collide (6 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Jun 17, 2003 Abstract : You are currently using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. You want to improve your warehouse management and operations and are considering a warehouse management system (WMS) solution. However, there is significant overlap between ERP software and a WMS regarding inventory-related functionality. Read on to learn about some of the considerations and decisions that need to be made to ensure that the maximum benefits are obtained from each software solution.
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| 86. |
Selecting PLM Software Solutions (4 Pages)
by Jim Brown & P.J. Jakovljevic
May 22, 2003 Abstract : Past experience shows us that the vast majority of enterprise technology evaluations run over time and budget, and once selected, the majority of the implementations fail to meet functional, return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) expectations. Enterprise technology selections for ERP, CRM, SCM, and other enterprise applications provide valuable lessons that can be applied to selecting PLM software, but there are some key differences that need to be recognized.
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| 87. |
Evaluating Strategic Information Technology Investment: An Appraisal of Software Alternatives for Small to Medium Enterprises (3 Pages)
by Igor Grubisic
Dec 18, 2006 Abstract : The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed source solution.
Type: Article
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| 88. |
Looking For Software—The Expectations of Small and Medium Enterprises (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Oct 17, 2005 Abstract : Small and medium enterprises (SME) looking for software must understand their needs and articulate their expectations to get what they want and need from software.
Type: Article
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| 89. |
Trends in Delivery and Pricing Models for Enterprise Applications: Pricing Options (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 30, 2005 Abstract : The licensing and delivery of enterprise software products is undergoing a fundamental shift from traditional up-front fees to incremental, per-transaction, and even success-based pricing.
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| 90. |
Intentia: Stepping Out With Fashion and Style Part Two: Software Challenges in the Fashion Industry by Joseph J. Strub
Oct 5, 2004 Abstract : The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. The product segmentation in the fashion industry brings into play every type of manufacturing scenario imaginable.
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