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The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled experts. The ability to harness a company’s intellectual property and know-how helps build competitive
advantage. (...)
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The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled ex...
Published:
2007-11-19
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PowerCerv, a Tampa, FL based mid-market enterprise applications vendor, has been going through its second major attempt to
revitalize itself. In August it announced new products and new components to its e-business suite. Nevertheless, it still
has to deal with disappointing financial results for the se (...)
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PowerCerv, a Tampa, FL based mid-market enterprise applications vendor, has been going through its second major attempt to
revitalize itself. In A...
Published:
2000-09-12
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Oracle remains a true IT powerhouse with fingers in many pies other than databases, such as application servers, and development
tools, which ranks it as an enterprise infrastructure provider, together with SAP, IBM at a higher and, and Microsoft at the
lower end of the market. However, Oracle may be get (...)
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Oracle remains a true IT powerhouse with fingers in many pies other than databases, such as application servers, and development
tools, which rank...
Published:
2002-04-17
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Microsoft's foray into the CRM arena has not been a bed of roses, despite its indisputably large marketing muscle and R&D
investment, its strong channel, traditionally attractive pricing policies, and the aura and experience within the market segment.
Microsoft CRM remains both a threat and an opportunit (...)
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Microsoft's foray into the CRM arena has not been a bed of roses, despite its indisputably large marketing muscle and
R&D investment, its strong c...
Published:
2003-08-29
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not necessarily advantageous for all
manufacturing departments or businesses. (...)
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. ...
Published:
2007-11-26
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Epicor Software has been striving to complete 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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Epicor Software has been striving to complete its evolution from a vendor of financial accounting software to a provider of
holistic business perf...
Published:
2000-08-29
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Abstract:
Microsoft's foray into the CRM arena has not been a bed of roses, despite its indisputably large marketing muscle and R&D
investment, its strong channel, traditionally attractive pricing policies, and the aura and experience within the market segment.
Microsoft CRM remains both a threat and an opportunit (...)
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Microsoft's foray into the CRM arena has not been a bed of roses, despite its indisputably large marketing muscle and
R&D investment, its strong c...
Published:
2003-08-29
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Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables
users to proactively understand various aspects of a project, as well as reduce planning time, document activities, and promote
communication throughout the engagement cycle. (...)
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Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables users
to proactively unde...
Published:
2007-11-14
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While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should
benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market. (...)
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While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities
should benefit users, a lot ...
Published:
2003-12-01
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BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there are other vendors offering Q2O as a service, BigMachines product is arguably more flexible, as high
tech manufacturers may be noting. (...)
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BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there...
Published:
2008-08-22
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ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst its competitors. (...)
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ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst
its competitors.
Published:
2003-06-04
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QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" functionality for larger companies, although the system supports multiple currencies and global tax management,
and it is tailored to financial practices and r (...)
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QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" ...
Published:
2003-09-24
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Abstract:
With its solid and improving cash position and current development work in progress for contemporary Internet-based, 'software
as a service' enterprise and collaborative commerce applications, and given its intentions to continue to sell both directly
and indirectly with accredited VARs within certain ve (...)
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With its solid and improving cash position and current development work in progress for contemporary Internet-based, 'software
as a service' enter...
Published:
2003-06-13
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Abstract:
Learn about the designing compelling business intelligence (BI) business cases.Acquire free guides and it reports in relation
to Sap NetWeaver technology platform. IT investment continues to grow, as do the solutions that are funded by it. So far,
this growth has contributed more to complexity than simpli (...)
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has become quite a large enterprise applications provider, which positions the vendor near (if not at)
the top among vendors that focus on the mid-size discrete ma (...)
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Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has ...
Published:
2003-10-13
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In a nutshell, J.D. Edwards seems poised to deliver applications within its traditional verticals that are wide-ranging,
integrated, and modular (loosely decoupled) at the same time, which is apparently a clearer message and a better business
model for the company. With a new management team the company (...)
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In a nutshell, JD Edwards seems poised to deliver applications within its traditional verticals that are wide-ranging, integrated,
and modular (...
Published:
2002-10-04
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Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped it
achieve some much needed stability nowadays, one could wonder about the wisdom of the renewed Epicor’s appetite for acquisitions. (...)
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Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped
it achieve some much neede...
Published:
2003-08-23
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MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a developed affiliate channel, which has also broadened its product offering. Combined respective MAPICS and Frontstep
customers and partners should be encouraged by (...)
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MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a devel...
Published:
2003-10-15
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Abstract:
Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource planning software-as-a-service application. Its solution is good news for small and medium businesses
in more ways than one. (...)
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Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource ...
Published:
2007-01-22
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Abstract:
Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward with “green” and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and even has a viable new product version
to offer Baan users. (...)
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Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward w...
Published:
2008-07-02
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