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Abstract:
If Relevant Business Systems deliberately wanted to maintain its astute enterprise system as one of the best-kept secrets
in the A&D and government contracting manufacturing markets, it has certainly succeeded. However, given a growing horde of
viable solutions from larger and more renowned vendors, the (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
If Relevant Business Systems deliberately wanted to maintain its astute enterprise system as one of the best-kept secrets
in the A&D and governmen...
Published:
2005-01-24
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Abstract:
Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource
planning (ERP) acceptance by smaller enterprises. (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource
planning (ERP) accep...
Published:
2004-06-23
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Abstract:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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Abstract:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes constantly.
In fact, these companies have found that the agility they wish to attain is in direct conflict with the rigidity of their
enterprise systems. (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes
constantly. In fact, these compa...
Published:
2007-03-26
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Abstract:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some interface-wary customers. Thus, Relevant should try to provide as many third-party solutions as possible as
a standard configuration, which should make custom (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some...
Published:
2005-01-28
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Abstract:
Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-specific functionality with the flexibility to accommodate each company's unique processes goes a long
way toward improving the functional fit and the speed of (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-s...
Published:
2004-05-03
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Abstract:
As long as the "old" software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building replacement
products on a new framework a higher risk strategy. Product functionality still matters and, while it is important for enterprise
applications providers to implement the late (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
As long as the "old" software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building
replacement products on a n...
Published:
2004-06-25
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Abstract:
Although a relative newcomer, the Process Manufacturing Solutions division of SCT has been able to remain focused on the
process manufacturing industry. With the exit or weakening position of most other process-focused vendors, SCT should thrive.
However, its low profile marketing strategy, undeveloped c (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Although a relative newcomer, the Process Manufacturing Solutions division of SCT has been able to remain focused on the process
manufacturing ind...
Published:
2001-01-15
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Abstract:
Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-specific functionality with the flexibility to accommodate each company's unique processes goes a long
way toward improving the functional fit and the speed of (...)
Excerpt related to
business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-s...
Published:
2004-05-03
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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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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
... The chief information officers (CIOs) who drive the implementation of systems
such as ... agent, through working with engineering to sell the business case to ...
Published:
2006-07-05
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Abstract:
Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500. (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimi...
Published:
1999-11-10
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Abstract:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some interface-wary customers. Thus, Relevant should try to provide as many third-party solutions as possible as
a standard configuration, which should make custom (...)
Excerpt related to
business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some...
Published:
2005-01-28
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Abstract:
Ramco's broad and deep product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a powerful value proposition, however no one will know about it until marketing and sales execution are significantly
improved. (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Ramco's broad and deep product functionality and technology bundled with a reasonable price tag and short time-to-market
should create a powerful ...
Published:
2003-01-24
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Abstract:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of
renowned manufacturing ERP provider J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently, the acquisition of demand flow and lean manufacturing
software solutions from JCIT, might indicate that (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of renowned
manufacturing ER...
Published:
2004-01-24
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Abstract:
This partnership provides SAP with the opportunity to further extend its reach within its large corporate customer base by
serving the needs of its distant smaller plants and divisions dispersed around the globe. Thus, SAP should hereby have the
wherewithal to defend its major accounts from encroachment (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
This partnership provides SAP with the opportunity to further extend its reach within its large corporate customer base by
serving the needs of it...
Published:
2004-05-11
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Abstract:
Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its warehousing solution also promises better use of space, and automates reception put-away, etc. However,
the vendor still must navigate through some rough compe (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its ...
Published:
2005-09-09
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Abstract:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its
mySAP All-in-One vertical offerings for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering the SAP Business One product to appeal
to smaller enterprises with less complex processes. Soft (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP
All-in-One vertical...
Published:
2004-05-07
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Abstract:
On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and
Click Commerce, Inc., the provider of Enterprise Channel Management software and services, announced a new offering to enable
small and mid-sized manufacturers to leverage the Interne (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and
Click Commerce, Inc., th...
Published:
2000-08-22
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Abstract:
Enterprise 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. (...)
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business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Enterprise systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn the
whys, wheres, and who...
Published:
2002-07-09
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Abstract:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes constantly.
In fact, these companies have found that the agility they wish to attain is in direct conflict with the rigidity of their
enterprise systems. (...)
Excerpt related to
business systems implementation for manufacturing:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes
constantly. In fact, these compa...
Published:
2007-03-26