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The former die-hard IBM AS/400-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS,
seems to have found its soul after the recent acquisition of its former competitor Frontstep and Frontstep's extended-ERP
product line on a Microsoft .NET-based technology platf (...)
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... foundation that supports the management and automation of product ...
market is improving in certain manufacturing segments and ... In order
to do so, the company may ...
Published:
2004-07-20
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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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sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
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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Abstract:
The value of a requirement traceability matrix is in its ability to track and monitor each requirement to be incorporated
into the customer's product throughout the entire process of product development, and to detect defects at the earliest stage
possible. (...)
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sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
The value of a requirement traceability matrix is in its ability to track and monitor each requirement to be incorporated
into the customer's prod...
Published:
2007-04-30
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MAPICS hereby joins the raft of enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors that are making their way into the product lifecycle
management (PLM) market by bundling or partnering strategically to embed PLM functions within their suites. (...)
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... to select a PLM vendor, go to Selecting a PLM Vendor. MAPICS remains a stable company,
with a strong financial position, a depth of manufacturing knowledge, a ...
Published:
2004-07-22
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To help fashion players achieve the most out of adopting PLM methodology and systems while respecting the uniqueness of fashion
products and business processes, the article introduces a two-layer model to facilitate the process of selecting a fashion
PLM solution. (...)
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... able to access historical planning and sales data to ... the processes
associated with manufacturing engineering (or ... general PLM technologies in order
to maintain ...
Published:
2009-10-05
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Demand-Driven Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and
Time-Bound. Many manufacturing companies have adopted or are considering the adoption of a demand-driven strategy. However,
if you want to be demand-driven, you aren’t going to achi (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Demand-Driven Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. Many manufac...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Product lifecycle management (PLM) doesn't work, but it should. Industry's general approach and attitude to PLM mimics the
early days of customer relationship management (CRM) adoption, and lessons from that experience should help when tackling
the "ifs" and "hows" of PLM investment. (...)
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sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
Product lifecycle management (PLM) doesn't work, but it should. Industry's general approach and attitude to PLM mimics
the early days of customer ...
Published:
2005-11-25
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Abstract:
We'll change your mind about Selecting ERP for Oil and Gas Industry Contractors and Vendors.Read our Free whitepaper. Many
oil and gas industry suppliers chose enterprise software prior to 1999, when software designed to meet the needs of the oil
and gas industry didn’t exist. This affects the efficienc (...)
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Selecting ERP for Oil and Gas Industry Contractors and Vendors. Source: IFS. Document Type: White Paper Description:
Many oil and ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
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. (...)
Excerpt related to
sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
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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Abstract:
Since a 'one-size-fits-all' product is still not quite a viable possibility, almost every product can win provided a certain
set of requirements. The Catch 22 for both buyers and vendors/VARs is to pinpoint the right opportunity in this ongoing 'dating
game'. An RFP/RFI selection process can streamline (...)
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sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
... Selecting a piece of enterprise application software has never been an ...
core ERP functionality as well (into eg, sales force automation (SFA), product ...
Published:
2002-03-06
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Abstract:
The current market trend is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for small and medium sized enterprises
(SME) with a justifiable return on investment (ROI), and Exact seems to have a fair shot at making a mark. (...)
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sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
... and BPM via sales force automation [SFA], call ...
such as hazardous materials reporting, sales and purchase ... value proposition, but avoid
selecting it without ...
Published:
2004-03-03
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Abstract:
The current market trend is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for small and medium sized enterprises
(SME) with a justifiable return on investment (ROI), and Exact seems to have a fair shot at making a mark. (...)
Excerpt related to
sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
... and BPM via sales force automation [SFA], call ...
such as hazardous materials reporting, sales and purchase ... value proposition, but avoid
selecting it without ...
Published:
2004-03-03
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... verticals face challenges in selecting the appropriate ... and beverage,
service parts after sales, and manufacturing. ... the visibility and automation
most customers ...
Published:
2009-06-30
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Abstract:
Since a 'one-size-fits-all' product is still not quite a viable possibility, almost every product can win provided a certain
set of requirements. The Catch 22 for both buyers and vendors/VARs is to pinpoint the right opportunity in this ongoing 'dating
game'. An RFP/RFI selection process can streamline (...)
Excerpt related to
sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
... Selecting a piece of enterprise application software has never been an ...
core ERP functionality as well (into eg, sales force automation (SFA), product ...
Published:
2002-03-06
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Abstract:
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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sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
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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Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't realizing
the real benefits of lean by bringing lean to their front-office operations. Here are a few tips on lean office operations. (...)
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Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't
realizing the real benefit...
Published:
2009-01-07
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MAPICS remains at a critical point in time, where immaculate execution without much space for missteps will determine its
future. Despite notable functional and technological initiatives, the biggest challenge for MAPICS and its affiliate channel
remains the management of still dual flagship ERP product (...)
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MAPICS remains at a critical point in time, where immaculate execution without much space for missteps will determine its
future. Despite notable ...
Published:
2002-11-21
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Abstract:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) addresses the full lifecycle of a product. The focus of most of the current PLM solutions,
however, does not make the most of the value available from servicing products after they have been sold. Service Lifecycle
Management (SLM) promises valuable business benefits (...)
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... Another benefit of SLM is the automation and optimization of the ...
customer loyalty and also increased sales and service ... back to the office in order
to generate ...
Published:
2003-06-11
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Abstract:
If you run one hundred batches, some will be great, some will be terrible. But what causes some to be great and some to be
terrible? Knowing the answer to that question can mean no more terrible batches, many more great ones, and making more money. (...)
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... They understand the relationship between individual material characteristics and process variables and
their effects on the manufacturing process. ...
Published:
2004-08-30
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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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sales force automation selecting for engineer to order manufacturing:
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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