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BI Approaches of Enterprise Software Vendors (6 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Mar 19, 2004
Abstract : The need for business intelligence (BI) is real for all enterprise software users. It is rare to find a user who feels they get the information they need from their enterprise software system and even those who do want more. The need is not just reporting; they need business monitoring, analysis, an understanding of why things are happening. They need diagnostic tools.
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| 62. |
Commodity Software, Best Practice and Competitive Advantage (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Aug 7, 2003
Abstract : Can industry-leading practice be found in a commodity software package? If we accept that application software is a commodity, by definition, the answer is no. If a vendor claims industry-leading practice, then it is available to your competition. If we really want to have practices that lift us above the competition, it cannot be in a standard package. Where in the business do we need to be better than best practice?
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| 63. |
Productivity for Software Estimators (3 Pages)
by Murali Chemuturi and Sarada Kaligotla
May 30, 2007
Abstract : Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack of understanding of the concept of 'productivity.' This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity.
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| 64. |
Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part One: The Buyer's Perspective (4 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
May 14, 2005
Abstract : Recently, the traditional method of selecting software based on functions and features has come under scrutiny. Some even suggest that this method is unduly drawn out and fails to focus on the critical processes of business. As you might expect, vendors would rather sell you out-of-the-box business processes and solutions that would improve efficiency, increase yields, and drive their costs down. A third alternative for selecting software, which will be discussed in this article, attempts to provide the assurances needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired by the vendor.
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| 65. |
Master Requirement Planning and Master Production Scheduling Software: Hard Facts Part Two: Materials Requirement Planning and Master Production Scheduling (6 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Oct 12, 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.
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| 66. |
Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part One: The Buyer's Perspective (4 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 23, 2004
Abstract : Recently, the traditional method of selecting software based on functions and features has come under scrutiny. Some even suggest that this method is unduly drawn out and fails to focus on the critical processes of business. As you might expect, vendors would rather sell you out-of-the-box business processes and solutions that would improve efficiency, increase yields, and drive their costs down. A third alternative for selecting software, which will be discussed in this article, attempts to provide the assurances needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired by the vendor.
Type: Article
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| 67. |
Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part Two: Seller's Perspective and the Third Alternative (4 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
May 16, 2005
Abstract : Failed projects do not bode well for the vendor. It can cause their sales cycle costs only to rise even more and their reputation to suffer or, at least, become suspect. Surely, the consequences can be much more severe for the client where an incorrect software selection can lead to business losses. Accordingly, it is in everyone's best interest to select the right enterprise software and do it economically but with confidence.
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| 68. |
Customer Relationship Management Strategies Part Three: Achieving and Maintaining the Competitive Edge (4 Pages)
by Mike Holland and Trinh Abrell
Feb 16, 2005
Abstract : Developing the competitive edge involves information gathering and communicating. Using a continuous feedback loop that incorporates sales, service, and customer satisfaction, will help you realize the benefits of a CRM system.
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| 69. |
Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part Two: Seller's Perspective and the Third Alternative (4 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 24, 2004
Abstract : Failed projects do not bode well for the vendor. It can cause their sales cycle costs only to rise even more and their reputation to suffer or, at least, become suspect. Surely, the consequences can be much more severe for the client where an incorrect software selection can lead to business losses. Accordingly, it is in everyone's best interest to select the right enterprise software and do it economically but with confidence.
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| 70. |
ERP and SCM Implementations Part Two: Interfaces and Priorities (3 Pages)
by Joseph Strub
Apr 9, 2004
Abstract : To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect is when dissatisfaction arises. These can be dealt with in a rational manner through the employment of effective project and change management procedures. However, an area that typically creates problems, whether expected or not, is the development of interfaces between proprietary software that cannot be replaced.
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