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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 p (...)
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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. Th...
Published:
2001-04-02
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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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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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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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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing
process optimization, to satisfy this need. (...)
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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to...
Published:
2006-01-31
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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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The key to improve organizational performance management through pervasive business intelligence.Acquire free IT reports.
You’ll increase your chances of business intelligence (BI) project success and overcome technical and other challenges if
you follow a methodology. To begin with, evaluate any BI ven (...)
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The key to improve organizational performance management through pervasive business intelligence.Acquire free IT reports.
You’ll increase your chan...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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ranks of business intelligence for make to order manufacturing:
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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Abstract:
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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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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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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Learn about the designing compelling business intelligence (BI) business cases.Acquire free guides and it reports in relation
to Sap NetWeaver tech...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implementations and customer loyalty) will remain important requirements for success, particularly in the lower
end of the market, vertical focus will be the key factor (...)
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While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implement...
Published:
2003-10-14
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Integrated Development Enterprise (IDe)'s IDeWeb 5.3 is a product portfolio management best-of-breed solution for new product
development. It is tailored to discrete and process manufacturers in the electronics, food and beverage, specialty chemicals,
and telecommunications sectors. (...)
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Integrated Development Enterprise (IDe)'s IDeWeb 5.3 is a product portfolio management best-of-breed solution for new
product development. It is t...
Published:
2006-02-08
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Abstract:
FourSite 4.4 is an upgrade of its fulfillment solution oriented towards third party logistics (3PL) providers. ViaOptimize,
is an advanced step for companies who have already automated their facilities with Provia's WMS and are now looking at optimization
as a key area of improvement, efficiency and cost (...)
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FourSite 4.4 is an upgrade of its fulfillment solution oriented towards third party logistics (3PL) providers. ViaOptimize,
is an advanced step fo...
Published:
2004-08-17
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Abstract:
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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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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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:
Existing smaller customers of both acquired vendors should closely monitor any changes to determine whether they will continue
to receive acceptable support and service from their providers within these new arrangements. (...)
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Existing smaller customers of both acquired vendors should closely monitor any changes to determine whether they will continue
to receive acceptab...
Published:
2004-02-18
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Abstract:
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