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A Guide to ERP for Service Organizations (1 Pages)
by Neil Stolovitsky
Jun 12, 2007 Abstract : Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is enabling service organizations to streamline service delivery, optimize operations, and improve customer satisfaction. In this podcast, TEC analyst Neil Stolovitsky sits down with Oracle's Ted Kempf for his take on the unique implementation requirements of ERP systems for professional service organizations, as well as the role technology plays in running a successful service business.
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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.
Type: Article
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When Provider's Value Is Not In Synch With Customer's Value (3 Pages)
by Ann Grackin
Nov 2, 2004 Abstract : Embedded knowledge exists in the supply chain to understand and unlock customer value. Integrating the chain is crucial to aligning the goals of customers and provider.
Type: Article
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Master Requirement Planning and Master Production Scheduling Software: Hard Facts Part One: Planning and Scheduling Concepts in Manufacturing (3 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Oct 11, 2004 Abstract : Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production capacity for calculating quantities of raw material and work in progress (WIP) requirements or infinite quantities of raw and WIP materials for calculating production capacity. There are many problems with this approach. This paper discusses the pitfalls of this approach and how to avoid these by making sure that the software you buy indeed takes into account finite quantities of required materials as well as finite capacities of work centers in your manufacturing facility.
Type: Article
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'Collaborative Commerce': ERP, CRM, e-Proc, and SCM Unite! A Series Study: Baan and Parent Company, Invensys (6 Pages)
by Randy Garland
Sep 20, 2001 Abstract : Baan is now iBaan, fully focused on the Internet via Portals and web technologies, across CRM, ERP, and SCM spaces.
Type: Article
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'Collaborative Commerce': ERP, CRM, e-Proc, and SCM Unite! A Series Study: J.D. Edwards (4 Pages)
by Randy Garland
Sep 18, 2001 Abstract : J.D. Edwards believes in the possibilities (both in terms of technology and sell-ability) of Collaborative Commerce. How far have they gotten in that vision? Are they a good bet if you also have visions of C-Commerce dancing in your head?
Type: Article
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'Collaborative Commerce': ERP, CRM, e-Procurement, and SCM Unite! A Series Study (7 Pages)
by Randy Garland
Sep 13, 2001 Abstract : Now in 2001, the catchphrase is 'Collaborative Commerce', where we unite all of the elements of ERP, CRM, E-Procurement, and SCM into one coherent system within and between organizations. This is the stuff system integrators dream of.
Type: Article
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ERP Trivia - Every Why Should Have Its Wherefore Part 3: User Recommendations (2 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 31, 2001 Abstract : System integration service provider selections and project planning should involve the same amount of due diligence as business IT strategy definition and software evaluation.
Type: Article
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Information Builders Did It iWay (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Mar 6, 2001 Abstract : Information Builders plans to spin off its middleware technology group (which develops and supports the EDA middleware product) into a new wholly owned subsidiary named iWay Software. The move is supposed to allow Information Builders (IBI) to concentrate on the WebFocus and Focus business intelligence products, while allowing iWay to handle e-business integration.
Type: Article
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Sun’s Java Won’t Be In Microsoft’s .NET – Complicate Your Integration? You .BET (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Feb 19, 2001 Abstract : Sun and Microsoft have announced a settlement in Sun’s lawsuit regarding Microsoft’s use of Java technology. Microsoft was given the choice of conforming to the Java standard or opting out and they chose to opt out. Under terms of the agreement Microsoft cannot use Java in their forthcoming .NET initiative. Of course both vendors claim victory, but inevitably it will be the customer who loses.
Type: Article
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