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Abstract:
Vignette is IBM's latest partner. This global strategic alliance promises to boost revenue for both parties. The verdict
is still out on the impact to future software development. (...)
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Vignette is IBM's latest partner. This global strategic alliance promises to boost revenue for both parties. The verdict
is still out on the imp...
Published:
2000-08-31
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Abstract:
Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. This part discusses what to do when business analysis skills are lacking. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-16
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Abstract:
In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a
quadruple jump in ice skating; running a sub 3:50 minute mile in track; and winning the Tour de France in cycling--all in
the same year. How? By trying to implement enterprise resource (...)
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In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a quadruple
jump in ice ska...
Published:
2004-04-08
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Abstract:
SynQuest’s joint development venture with Ford has produced a planning engine for inbound logistics that optimizes constraints
along multiple dimensions –material, temporal, and spatial. Currently live at Ford, the application will soon be available
to the market at large. (...)
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SynQuest’s joint development venture with Ford has produced a planning engine for inbound logistics that optimizes constraints
along multiple dime...
Published:
2000-05-08
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Abstract:
At JavaOne in San Francisco, a battle ensued between BEA Systems CEO Bill Coleman, and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. In a truly
ugly display of how contentious the application server market has become, they argued over whose product was better, faster,
cheaper. The keynote was so rife with charges and coun (...)
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The Application Server War Escalates. ... BEA is the leading Web Application
Server vendor, with the largest market share for their WebLogic product. ...
Published:
2001-06-25
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When it comes to modifications to an application product, there is the good, the bad, and the ugly. Enter the modification
process cautiously, with your eyes open. (...)
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When it comes to modifications to an application product, there is the good, the bad, and the ugly. Enter the modification
process cautiously, wi...
Published:
2002-12-24
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To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect
is when dissatisfaction arises. These can be dealt with in a rational manner through the employment of effective project and
change management procedures. However, an area that ty (...)
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To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect
is when dissatisfacti...
Published:
2004-04-09
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Abstract:
In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality:
material procurement planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, distribution and transportation management, and inventory
management and warehousing. (...)
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In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality:
material proc...
Published:
2002-03-14
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Abstract:
Business changes constantly in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is
implemented. This gap is a reality leading to dissatisfaction and the application being a drag on the business. This gap,
the lack of the ability to change, costs the business dearly. (...)
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Business changes constantly in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is
implemented. This gap is...
Published:
2004-05-31
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Abstract:
Despite challenges, both SAP and Oracle will be formidable forces in the hosting space, because of their intimate application
knowledge, their infrastructure, organizational stability, and vast capital. However, SMEs should approach this decision with
due diligence. (...)
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Despite challenges, both SAP and Oracle will be formidable forces in the hosting space, because of their intimate application
knowledge, their inf...
Published:
2005-04-15
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Abstract:
To meet the needs of a demand driven market, Apptricity is leveraging service oriented architecture to deploy and integrate
modules. (...)
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To meet the needs of a demand driven market, Apptricity is leveraging service oriented architecture to deploy and integrate
modules.
Published:
2005-10-14
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Abstract:
There are two ways to build enterprise application solutions: link together disparate, best-of-breed solutions, in which
vendors embrace open architectures and inter-application messaging protocols, or find a one-stop-shop with all the software,
functionality, and interoperability one could ever ask for. (...)
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There are two ways to build enterprise application solutions: link together disparate, best-of-breed solutions, in which vendors
embrace open arch...
Published:
2001-11-22
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Abstract:
Information technology organizations are faced with the challenge of managing a host of diverse enterprise applications,
and the need to evaluate application metrics and performance. To address this challenge, it is worth considering application
portfolio management solutions. (...)
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Information technology organizations are faced with the challenge of managing a host of diverse enterprise applications, and
the need to evaluate ...
Published:
2006-05-15
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Abstract:
By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts may become more accurate. You can make an assumption on how much improvement might be possible.
This part discusses the challenge of performing the data anal (...)
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By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts...
Published:
2001-07-17
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Abstract:
In announcing their merger plans, Lawson and Intentia will not only have to grapple with the usual issues, but will have
to deal with the nuanced differences in their respective Java application endeavors. (...)
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In announcing their merger plans, Lawson and Intentia will not only have to grapple with the usual issues, but will have to
deal with the nuanced ...
Published:
2005-10-08
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Abstract:
Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical
requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for a large series book publisher,
we size up Oracle, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and Lawson in (...)
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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical
requirements of an ...
Published:
2001-12-25
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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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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:
While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that 2002
will, for some more tenacious Tier 2/Tier 3 vendors, be the year of delivering products under their own steam as to counteract
the onslaught by Tier 1 vendors and mid-market juggern (...)
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While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that
2002 will, for some more te...
Published:
2002-04-19
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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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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:
Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-18