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Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta: A Book Excerpt Part Two: Understanding Planning Calculations (3 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Mar 24, 2004 Abstract : The S&OP game plans drive coordination of supply chain activities based on planning calculations. The primary coordination engine-termed the master scheduling task-generates a set of requirements data and suggested action messages, and the system supports multiple sets of requirements data for simulation purposes. Further explanation starts with a review of all demands and supplies considered by planning logic, and then proceeds to an overview of the planning calculations.
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SoftBrands to Institute Fourth Shift for SAP Business One Manufacturing Work-Plan Part Two: SoftBrands (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 8, 2004 Abstract : As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby the two vendors have initiated efforts to integrate SoftBrands' leading manufacturing software product Fourth Shift with SAP Business One.
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NavisionDamgaard Reverts To Navision, But In Name Only (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 6, 2001 Abstract : Recent product releases and a profitable quarterly report from Navision, a recently merger-formed and rebranded Danish provider of enterprise business solutions for mid-sized companies, could be telling us that the company has been unfazed by the merger with Damgaard and the current difficult economic conditions.
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Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta: A Book Excerpt Part Four: Guidelines and Case Studies (5 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Mar 26, 2004 Abstract : The lack of effective game plans is typically cited as a leading cause of poor system implementation. The following guidelines provide suggestions for improving the effectiveness of sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plans.
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Solomon Stands the Test of Time Despite Changing Masters Part Two: Market Impact (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 4, 2003 Abstract : MBS Solomon, due to its distinct differentiators and weaknesses has been blessed in disguise with possibly the most distinct niche and the least overlap (gray area) with the other MBS ERP products (i.e., MBS Great Plains, MBS Navision, and MBS Axapta).
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Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta: A Book Excerpt Part Three: Common Scenarios (4 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Mar 25, 2004 Abstract : The nature of a sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plan depends on several factors, such as the need to anticipate demand, the item's primary source of supply, and the production strategy for manufactured items. Consideration of these factors can be illustrated with several common scenarios.
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| 17. |
Does NavisionDamgaard Merger Mark Further Mid-Market Consolidation? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 2, 2001 Abstract : While the higher end of ERP market has (surprisingly) experienced only limited merger & acquisition activity during 2000 (mainly seen in ERP losers been devoured by ERP outsiders), the mid-market has seen more significant intra-market activity. The latest one was the merger between Navision Software and Damgaard.
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| 18. |
Global versus Local Channel Approach, Who Will Win? (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 26, 2005 Abstract : There is a clear distinction between the market dynamics within the respective MBS and Sage/Best channels.
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| 19. |
Microsoft Keeps on Rounding up Its Business Solutions Part One: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 1, 2003 Abstract : While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market.
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| 20. |
Navision Enhances Its e-Vision And Looks To Expand Vertically - Part 3: Challenges & User Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 3, 2001 Abstract : As the current market trend is towards vendors that can provide well-rounded but vertically focused solutions for medium-sized companies, Navision seems to have positioned itself to take a lead other vendors may find hard to emulate. The merger outline was sound, the common groundwork has been identified, and the time for delivery and execution is on.
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