| 91. |
Symix Maintains Consistent Profitability Despite Y2K Market Conditions (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 27, 1999 Abstract : On October 21, Symix Systems, Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 1999. Total revenue increased 19 percent to $32.1 million, compared with $26.9 million for the same period in the prior year. The Company reported net income of $895,000, or $0.12 per share (diluted), versus $857,000, or $0.12 per share (diluted), for the same period last year.
Type: Article
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| 92. |
Is Enterprise Resource Planning Becoming a Commodity? (5 Pages)
by Shiv M. Kumar
Aug 25, 2006 Abstract : All was fine, methodical, and elegant until enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors started aspiring to new customer acquisitions in the hundreds per annum. And with the advent of 'ERP for small to medium businesses,' the numbers are simply mind-boggling.
Type: Article
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| 93. |
Can ERP Meet Your eBusiness Needs? Part Two: ERP is the Foundation (4 Pages)
by Cindy M. Jutras
Apr 29, 2003 Abstract : As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope of business information systems. ERP grew from its predecessors of MRP and MRP II, constantly expanding its solution footprint to address more and more of the needs of the enterprise. As you approach eBusiness, whether you do so eagerly or are dragged there kicking and screaming, you will find your business much more exposed.
Type: Article
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| 94. |
Future Compatible (5 Pages)
by Sean Wheller
Jul 15, 2004 Abstract : Companies contemplating upgrading or replacing their enterprise resource planning systems should evaluate whether the change will be compatible with future ERP II deployment strategies. This article examines the future of enterprise business applications and the requirements to ensure future compatibility.
Type: Article
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| 95. |
ERP Belle Époque Officially Ended With the Demise of Baan and SSA (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 13, 2000 Abstract : Once high-flying ERP vendors, Baan and SSA, have officially ceased to exist as independent companies on the same day in the first week of August thereby marking the end of the golden era of traditional ERP.
Type: Article
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| 96. |
Scala Shows Far More Than A Bit Of A Backbone Part 3: Challenges and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 8, 2002 Abstract : Although the value proposition offered by Scala should bode well to creating increased demand and acceptance of the Scala offering in the global SME market, there will be many challenges to overcome in order to continue to thrive in this ferocious competitive environment.
Type: Article
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| 97. |
Can 'Intuitive' And 'ERP' Words Be Associated? (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 18, 2002 Abstract : While Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, still largely a stealth small ERP provider, may have the ‘Intuitive ERP’ trump to attract SMEs internationally, a bevy of competitors has also been engaged in delivering their panaceas to the increasingly crowding market segment.
Type: Article
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| 98. |
Is Enterprise Market Consolidating? Exactly! (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 14, 2002 Abstract : After seemingly the successful acquisition of Macola last year, Exact Software continues to build its SME market share by acquiring Kewill ERP.
Type: Article
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| 99. |
ERP Trivia - Every Why Should Have Its Wherefore Part 2: ERP Key Success Factors (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 29, 2001 Abstract : ERP systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn the whys, wheres and whos of the business process (workflows) rather than hows of the software screens.
Type: Article
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| 100. |
Fed Warms Up to ERP Spending, but Will Contractors and Their ERP Vendors Comply? Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 22, 2004 Abstract : The Federal Government's peculiar and idiosyncratic regulatory requirements provide high barriers to entry, so that the novice companies that are not already offering the functionality for the sector will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in the defense and other federal markets.
Type: Article
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