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Epicor Software Corp.: Completing Painstaking 'e'Volution Part 2: Evaluating Epicor (8 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 2, 2001 Abstract : 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. This part examines how successful Epicor has been in completing its evolution from a vendor of financial accounting software to a provider of holistic business performance solutions, including integrated front office, back office and e-business capabilities.
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| 72. |
Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 15, 2004 Abstract : While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing.
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| 73. |
Essential ERP – Current Market Trends – Part II (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 3, 2000 Abstract : ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization’s underlying business processes — primarily accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. This note identifies current trends in the ERP market that we believe are the direct consequence of vendors’ attempts to 1) resolve current ERP functional and/or technological deficiencies, and/or 2) expand software sales both within their existing and potential customer bases.
Type: Article
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| 74. |
Essential ERP—Its Underpinning Technology (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 5, 2005 Abstract : In its simplest sense, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems create interactive environments designed to help companies manage and analyze the business processes associated with manufacturing goods, such as inventory control, order taking, accounting, and much more.
Type: Article
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| 75. |
SSA GT to EXE-cute (Yet) Another Acquisition Part Three: Impact on SSA GT (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 29, 2003 Abstract : Even in the cases where the company has been showing close attention to its customers' wish lists, its crucial tenet of operation is profitability and setting realistic goals. The return on investment (ROI) justification works for the vendor, particularly when its CEO has a strong accounting background. It does not appear very realistic to expect the equitably due attention to over a dozen products, though, as only the enhancements that will result in marketing value to SSA GT will pass.
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| 76. |
Essential ERP - Its Underpinning Technology (8 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 29, 2000 Abstract : ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization's underlying business processes—primarily accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. Today's ERP solutions must offer even more. Many vendors have begun to enhance their offerings with extended supply chain applications in an effort to create seamless, integrated information flow from suppliers through manufacturing and distribution. This document depicts the current technology state of affairs of leading core ERP systems.
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| 77. |
Essential ERP – Current Market Trends – Part I (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 2, 2000 Abstract : ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization’s underlying business processes — primarily accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. This note identifies current trends in the ERP market that we believe are the direct consequence of vendors’ attempts to 1) resolve current ERP functional and/or technological deficiencies, and/or 2) expand software sales both within their existing and potential customer bases.
Type: Article
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| 78. |
SouthWare Excellence Series: Making Excellence Easier Part Three: Application Analysis (5 Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr.
Jan 6, 2005 Abstract : The system supports a completely user-defined set of critical success factors for each business, business unit, or even individual employee.
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| 79. |
Offshore Outsourcing: Is There a Method to the Madness? Planning for Offshore Outsourcing (8 Pages)
by Nitin Kapila
Aug 25, 2004 Abstract : Organizations considering the offshore outsourcing of processes, including technology development; finance and accounting; claims processing etc., should seriously consider adopting a proven methodology before implementation. This will minimize risk and maximize the return associated with offshore outsourcing and will help create a successful venture. Any adopted offshore outsourcing methodology should be based on input from multiple organizations; hands-on experience; and should include some discrete phases. These phases include (a) planning, (b) partner selection, and (c) a path to productivity that can be adopted by organizations, both large and small.
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| 80. |
Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline Acquisitions? Part Three: ACCPAC's Back-Office Products Enhancements (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 4, 2004 Abstract : ACCPAC continues to enhance the PRO series and Advantage series product lines.
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