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Resurrection, Vitality And Perseverance Of Former ERP 'Goners' Part Four: Challenges (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 25, 2003 Abstract : Where these vendors' challenges take more individual tracks would be the state of affairs of harmonizing their installed user base across a controllable number of active software versions. It, however, might indeed take a rocket scientist to figure out how to fully integrate organizational structure where employees are best integrated, service offerings best coordinated and cross-selling opportunities best tracked and pursued.
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| 92. |
#2 Dell Tries Harder, Compaq Hurts (7 Pages)
by R. Krause
Feb 1, 2000 Abstract : Dell Computer Corporation is the #2 Intel server manufacturer in the world. Can they beat Compaq and make it to #1?
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| 93. |
Nimble Enterprise Applications Vendor Faces Stiff Challenges in A Competitive Environment (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 11, 2006 Abstract : Despite intensifying competition in the enterprise applications market, IFS likes its chances. IFS has released the seventh generation of its component-based applications, while competitors are still on their first, or second at best. Nevertheless, IFS has a tough road ahead.
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| 94. |
IBS–Slow but Steady (and Demand-Driven) May Win the SCM Race (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 6, 2005 Abstract : IBS, a conservative Swedish enterprise resource planning and supply chain management, seems to be making right moves to remain the leader within its selected segments. However, the road to becoming uniformly globally recognized player will not be smooth.
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| 95. |
Warehouse Management Systems: Pie in the Sky or Floating Bakery?Part Two: The Pareto Principle, Processes, and People: Assessing Your Warehouse Management System Needs (4 Pages)
by Rene Jones
Oct 1, 2004 Abstract : To ensure your warehouse management system is implemented as painlessly as possible, you must assess your warehouse situation before you decide on a warehouse solution. Using the Pareto Principle, where a minority of inputs yields the majority results; examining your processes; evaluating your personnel; monitoring the progress of implementation; and testing are the best ways to ensure both a successful launch and long term return on investment.
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| 96. |
Enterprise Application Integration - Where Is It Now (And What Is It Now)? Part 2: Where Is It Now? by Michael F. Reed
Sep 6, 2001 Abstract : Enterprise Application Integration has changed massively in the past two years. Where is the market, and what vendors are left in the game?
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| 97. |
J.D. Edwards – A Collaboration Thought Leader Or A Disguised ERP Follower? Part 2: Evaluating J.D. Edwards (8 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 9, 2000 Abstract : Like most of its peers, J.D. Edwards is hoping to rebound by focusing on Internet collaboration and extended-ERP applications. The company has also differentiated itself from competitors by embedding Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) into its OneWorld product. While J.D. Edwards' move into the EAI arena is indisputably risky, we commend its determination to bite the bullet and include integration systems into the core product offering. However, we also believe that managing this large application portfolio, much of which involves partnering or extensive integration and customization, will be cumbersome. Part 2 presents an evaluat
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| 98. |
Fourth Shift Corporation: Working Overtime To Provide Complete Customer Care (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 2, 2000 Abstract : Fourth Shift claims to have grasped the requirements of its target market (SMEs) that wish to acquire most of their business applications from a single source, even if they have to sacrifice some functionality. To that end, the company launched its Complete Care program. Complete Care is possibly the most comprehensive approach for small and midsize manufacturers to obtain needed business enterprise applications, backed by professional services and a long-term commitment to the customer's success. However, Fourth Shiftメs future is not without significant challenges.
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| 99. |
What's Ahead for Users on the Enterprise Infrastructure Battlefront? (7 Pages)
by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic
May 24, 2005 Abstract : The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack or the enterprise infrastructure. As a result, these vendors are drilling down deeper to compete with each other.
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| 100. |
Outsourcing Security Benefits, Costs, Provider Selection (3 Pages)
by Jim McLendon
Apr 11, 2002 Abstract : It's the middle of the night. A shadowed figure crouches by the window. He retrieves a menacing instrument and begins fiddling with the lock. But the intruder won't get far: the homeowners have contracted a security provider to monitor a tight alarm system-or so they thought... Benefits of Outsourcing Security Without effective security, companies risk losing money and customer trust. With good security, companies have the power to maintain stakeholder value, customer loyalty, and competitive advantage. Faced with the complexity of providing effective security, many companies are turning to outsourcing. Measuring The Cost of Such an Outsourcing Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact of such a decision. Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider Guidelines for selecting a dependable managed security services provider.
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