| 91. |
An Overview of Product Lifecycle Management Implementation Challenges (4 Pages)
by Sukumar Subahan Tondaladinne, Dr. Shobhalatha Gurram, and Dr. Satyanarayana Bachala
Jul 5, 2006 Abstract : Product lifecycle management (PLM) implementation brings its own set of challenges, whether considering vendor selection, employee perception management, or actual implementation. However, based on experience and study, it is possible to describe the best practices for overcoming these challenges.
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| 92. |
A Small Enterprise Resource Planning Vendor: The Vision and the Challenges (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 20, 2006 Abstract : Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that are mainly about lack of respect or recognitionラthat is, if there is even any recognition of Jeeves at all.
Type: Article
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| 93. |
Competition from a Small Vendor (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 29, 2006 Abstract : One reason to look at small specialist providers is the ongoing success of Sweden-based Jeeves Information Systems AB. Even the largest players acknowledge the challenges and the driving forces coming from the focused and innovative likes of Jeeves.
Type: Article
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| 94. |
Vendor Extends Welcome Mat for Hospitality Industry (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 2, 2006 Abstract : SoftBrands Hospitality business supports the enterprise information management needs of hotels and resorts. SoftBrands' range of hospitality software products includes the property management systems Medallion and PORTfolio, and RIO, a leisure management system.
Type: Article
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| 95. |
Supply Chain Vendor Morphs into SCEM with Response Management Vision (4 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Dec 9, 2005 Abstract : Supply chain planning vendors have moved beyond enterprise planning to solutions that encompass the whole supply chain. Companies like Kinaxis are using enterprise response management to manage events and responses as they occur and align results at the point-of-action.
Type: Article
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| 96. |
The World Of Software Buying Has Changed; Will the Vendors Change With It? (4 Pages)
by Jim Brown and Olin Thompson
Mar 22, 2004 Abstract : How an enterprise buys software has changed forever. Buyers are skeptical, risk adverse, and tighter with their budgets. What are those changes, why did they happen, and what does it mean for the both the buying enterprise and the selling vendor?
Type: Article
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| 97. |
Battery Power Shakes Up Made2Manage (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 13, 2003 Abstract : While Made2Manage's decision to go private under a wealthy Battery Ventures' wing, which was supposedly committed to invest in the acquired technology was prudent at the time of announcement; subsequent events might be showing us a different side of the buyout medal. Although the draconic exodus of former executives and subsequent layoffs may at the end of the day result with some benefits for the customers (e.g., the vendor's stability and improved delivery of product functionality and quality) albeit within the vendor's future sweet spot. While the target market remains small and midsize manufacturers, that more granular sweet spot is yet to be determined and vocally unveiled by the new management.
Type: Article
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| 98. |
TIBCO Announces Results That Are 'Better Than Worse Than Expected' (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Apr 16, 2001 Abstract : TIBCO Software is the latest software vendor to report that they are following a new trend in the stock market: reporting results that exceed lowered analyst expectations. Other vendors have also had a problem with missed numbers and there can be a great opportunity here for savvy customers.
Type: Article
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| 99. |
Epicor Software Corp.: Completing Painstaking 'e'Volution Part 1: About Epicor (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 30, 2001 Abstract : Epicor Software is one of the first vendors and possibly the only mid-market vendor able to natively embrace customer and supplier activities tied to a core transactional back-office system. Fiscal 2001 will prove to be very challenging for Epicor Software and we believe the next 18 months will be the company's make-or-break period.
Type: Article
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| 100. |
Knowledge Based Selections (4 Pages)
by John Diezemann, Ben Spencer, James F. Dowling
Mar 14, 2001 Abstract : Knowledge Based Selections allow companies to truly reach an optimum and justifiable technology decision. Knowledge Based Selections have several unique characteristics that enable a company to rapidly and effectively marry internal business requirements with a myriad of vendor attributes that relate to both product performance and long-term value to clients.
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