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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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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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scm applications for product 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:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders such as J.D. Edwards, Baan, Intentia, QAD, IFS and Epicor, and newly formed mid-market juggernauts like
Microsoft Great Plains, Best Software (formerly Sage S (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders...
Published:
2002-04-22
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Abstract:
Read this comparative analysis on APS, SCM, and ERP to make your business processes more cost-effective. Constant changes
are happening in the software market, either in software delivery methods, features and functions, or software integrations
with other applications. Organizations are looking for solut (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
Read this comparative analysis on APS, SCM, and ERP to make your business processes more cost-effective. Constant changes
are happening in the soft...
Published:
2010-02-12
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Abstract:
The most important factor in industry is no longer the mere price of the product. Increasingly, the purchaser's task has
become to obtain the right product of the right quality at the right time—and for the right price. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
The most important factor in industry is no longer the mere price of the product. Increasingly, the purchaser's task has
become to obtain the righ...
Published:
2006-04-19
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Abstract:
IFS arrived over five years ago on U.S. shores, with a Christmas-bag full of software components that run from the front-office
to back-office and back again. They’re here to play, to get recognized, and win some big Collaborative Commerce engagements.
We’ll see if they’ve got the stuff to do it. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
IFS arrived over five years ago on US shores, with a Christmas-bag full of software components that run from the front-office
to back-office and...
Published:
2001-10-22
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Abstract:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky requirements that are vital to the plastics industry and related so-called mill or material converter
businesses. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky...
Published:
2006-09-05
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Abstract:
MAPICS has recently departed from its traditional practice of 'pushing' the sale of the plethora of its components onto customers.
Going forward, it will rather try to solve challenges for its customers and/or prospects in their quest of becoming world-class
manufacturers. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
MAPICS has recently departed from its traditional practice of 'pushing' the sale of the plethora of its components
onto customers. Going forward, ...
Published:
2002-12-30
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Abstract:
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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scm applications for product manufacturing:
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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Abstract:
SCT Corporation is selling its Process Manufacturing and Distribution Solutions Division to two California-based investors.
SCT is thus joining the fray of companies taking the divestiture route to profitablility, a prominent recent example being
CA's sell-off of its interBiz division. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
SCT Corporation is selling its Process Manufacturing and Distribution Solutions Division to two California-based investors.
SCT is thus joining t...
Published:
2002-05-02
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Abstract:
Now that PeopleSoft has a pure Internet platform, a new set of products and a new assertive attitude, it faces strong retaliatory
actions from the competition. Can it achieve number two in the ERP space? (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
Now that PeopleSoft has a pure Internet platform, a new set of products and a new assertive attitude, it faces strong retaliatory
actions from the...
Published:
2001-06-07
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
Excerpt related to
scm applications for product manufacturing:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global
and Infor seem to be showing signs of more deliberation and even restraint, rather than jumping the gun to indiscriminately
gain market share. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global
and Infor seem to be sh...
Published:
2006-04-24
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Abstract:
SSA Global's strategy to grow both organically and through acquisition while developing an end-to-end suite of applications
with one open platform architecture has allowed this traditional enterprise resource planning vendor to evolve into a supply
chain management solutions provider. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
SSA Global's strategy to grow both organically and through acquisition while developing an end-to-end suite of applications
with one open platform...
Published:
2006-01-19
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Abstract:
Within recent years, enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been redefined as a platform for enabling collaborative e-business
globally. Originally focused on automating internal processes of an enterprise, extended ERP systems increasingly include
customer and supplier-centric processes. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
Within recent years, enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been redefined as a platform for enabling collaborative e-business
globally. Originall...
Published:
2004-04-03
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Abstract:
The real benefits of radio frequency identification will be achieved, when the integration of the EPC data will be a substantial
part for the control of supply chain business processes. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
The real benefits of radio frequency identification will be achieved, when the integration of the EPC data will be a substantial
part for the cont...
Published:
2004-08-02
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Abstract:
Agilisys is also leveraging its former parent's pedigree on professional services and outsourcing, the 'Concept to Customer'
and 'Early Upgrade Program' being good examples of the company’s focus on customer engaging product implementations and customizations. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
Agilisys is also leveraging its former parent's pedigree on professional services and outsourcing, the 'Concept to
Customer' and 'Early Upgrade Pr...
Published:
2002-10-15
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Abstract:
PeopleSoft is back with a vengeance! During its users conference, Connect, which took place in Los Angeles on October 22-26,
it unveiled a slew of new products in its bid to maintain the current turnaround momentum. Earlier, on October 17, PeopleSoft
announced impressive financial results for Q3 2000. (...)
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scm applications for product manufacturing:
PeopleSoft is back with a vengeance! During its users conference, Connect, which took place in Los Angeles on October 22-26,
it unveiled a slew of...
Published:
2000-11-10
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
Excerpt related to
scm applications for product manufacturing:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27