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The Essential Supply Chain (8 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : Where Supply Chain Management (SCM) was once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, companies are now beginning to perceive it as a logical and necessary extension of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). There are several reasons for this trend. First, traditional ERP systems simply lack the advanced planning tools necessary for companies to respond to an increasingly competitive business environment. Second, advances in computing power and data transmission enable disparate entities to communicate efficiently and at a low cost. Finally, vendors have observed the complementary nature of SCM and ERP and are engaged in consolidat
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| 52. |
Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP Part Two: Three More Trends (9 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Oct 7, 2003 Abstract : The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These have been supported by the growing maturity of the manufacturing profession, and by the evolving development of commercially available software packages. This is an excerpt from the book, Maximizing Your ERP System.
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| 53. |
Essential ERP – Its Underpinning Technology (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 31, 2000 Abstract : ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization’s underlying business processes. Vendors are enhancing their offerings with extended supply chain applications in an effort to create seamless, integrated information flow from suppliers through manufacturing and distribution. This document depicts the current technology state of affairs of leading core ERP systems.
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| 54. |
Pronto ERP 'Coming to America' (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 8, 1999 Abstract : On November 29, Pronto Inc. announced its presence in North America, entering the ERP market with a complete breadth of offerings. The new company is a subsidiary of Australian based Prometheus Software Developments Pty. Ltd., a leading Far Eastern Internet and e-commerce enabled ERP provider.
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| 55. |
The Trap of Accountancy Systems; When to Move on to ERP (4 Pages)
by David Smith
Sep 25, 2004 Abstract : The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and statutory reporting, but do little to streamline or control operational activities.
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| 56. |
Enterprise Resource Planning for Services, and Professional Services Automation: Where Do You Draw the Line? (4 Pages)
by Neil Stolovitsky
Apr 13, 2006 Abstract : Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in the service industry. Simultaneously, professional services automation (PSA) became a viable software category. Consequently, deciphering the difference between ERP and PSA remains a challenge.
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| 57. |
Can ERP Speak PLM? (4 Pages)
by Jim Brown
Aug 1, 2003 Abstract : Vendor hype about Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has many manufacturers confused about whether they should look for a ''best of breed'' PLM solution or evaluate PLM solutions from their ERP vendors. All things being equal, most companies would prefer to have fewer software vendors. This has some people asking whether their ERP vendor can support their PLM initiatives, or in other words, ''Can ERP Speak PLM?''
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| 58. |
The Trap of Accountancy Systems; When to Move on to ERP (5 Pages)
by David Smith
Nov 25, 2003 Abstract : The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and statutory reporting, but do little to streamline or control operational activities.
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| 59. |
The 'Old ERP' Dilemma: Replace or Add-on (7 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jan 29, 2002 Abstract : Replace or Add-on to an aging ERP system is a dilemma faced by many companies today. This article discusses the trade-offs involved in making that decision.
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| 60. |
The 'Old ERP' Dilemma: Replace or Add-on (7 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jun 8, 2001 Abstract : Replace or Add-on to an aging ERP system is a dilemma faced by many companies today. This article discusses the trade-offs involved in making that decision.
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