| 71. |
Zooming into the Clothing Retailer Conundrum (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 20, 2007 Abstract : If retailers in the vertical market of fashion apparel do not constantly refresh their presentation and assortment for consumers, they run the risk of being overtaken by their competition, regardless of how competitively they source and deliver.
Type: Article
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| 72. |
Financial Reporting, Planning, and Budgeting As Necessary Pieces of EPM Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 22, 2003 Abstract : Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost all areas of corporate activity. Therefore, organizations choosing BI suites should consider both their financial management tools and future integration with key business-area solutions (for example, PLM, CRM, and SCM).
Type: Article
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| 73. |
Baan Resurrects Multi-Dimensionally Part 1: Recent Announcements (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 18, 2002 Abstract : Having stemmed the tide of losses and returned to profitability in 2001, will in 2002 market witness Baan's return to former ERP stardom given the company's recent product enhancements, new partnerships and customer base retention/expansion initiatives?
Type: Article
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| 74. |
SAP Enhances PDM Software (Slightly) (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 20, 2000 Abstract : In February SAP AG announced a web-enabled version of their product data management (PDM) software, the application that lets manufacturers collect and manage databases of information about the products they make.
Type: Article
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| 75. |
SAP - A Humble Giant From The Reality Land? Part 4: SAP's Strategy (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 6, 2001 Abstract : It appears as though SAP feels confident now that its software solutions outside of its core ERP can stand on their own and attract new customers.
Type: Article
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| 76. |
Enterprise Applications--The Genesis and Future, Revisited Part Four: Another Step in ERP Evolution (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 3, 2004 Abstract : Within recent years, enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been redefined as a platform for enabling collaborative e-business globally. Originally focused on automating internal processes of an enterprise, extended ERP systems increasingly include customer and supplier-centric processes.
Type: Article
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| 77. |
The Secret of One Vendor's Success in the Retail Supply Chain (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 19, 2007 Abstract : Using the service-oriented architecture concepts of reusability and standards-based interoperability, and based on extensive experience with legacy systems and packaged applications integration, Eqos can deliver pre-configured, cross-enterprise business processes that blend new and legacy functionality into a more coherent process.
Type: Article
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| 78. |
The Players of Software-as-a-Service Business Models and Finding the Best Value Propositions (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 2, 2005 Abstract : Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this brings an entire new set of issues for mid-market organizations to consider when seeking a vendor company using such an approach.
Type: Article
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| 79. |
What's Wrong With Enterprise Applications, And What Are Vendors Doing About It? Part Three: A New Approach and User Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Olin Thompson
Jun 24, 2003 Abstract : Despite the user preference for a single, 'one-stop shop' vendor, componentized software products, interoperability standards and Internet technology will lead to fewer large-scale projects and an ongoing stream of smaller ones, all with tangible return on investment (ROI) rationale. Although not necessarily a panacea, what makes Model Based Architecture different is that it is practical approach, which is changing some of the basic rules and paradigms of software development.
Type: Article
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| 80. |
MAPICS To Leap Forward In A Frontstep Way Part 2: Market Impact (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 30, 2002 Abstract : MAPICS has recently departed from its traditional practice of 'pushing' the sale of the plethora of its components onto customers. Going forward, it will rather try to solve challenges for its customers and/or prospects in their quest of becoming world-class manufacturers.
Type: Article
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