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Abstract:
Catalyst serves customers in several different industries, representing several major vertical market categories, and it
targets industries that have the most demanding supply chain requirements, hoping this should enable it to leverage its expertise
and experience for competitive advantage. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
... in the tier-one market segment, where the customers are characterized
by the size, complexity, and volume of their distribution facilities and supply chain ...
Published:
2004-10-28
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Abstract:
Catalyst serves customers in several different industries, representing several major vertical market categories, and it
targets industries that have the most demanding supply chain requirements, hoping this should enable it to leverage its expertise
and experience for competitive advantage. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
... in the tier-one market segment, where the customers are characterized
by the size, complexity, and volume of their distribution facilities and supply chain ...
Published:
2004-10-28
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Abstract:
The business remains challenging to even the most established vendors, since an intensifying product architecture rejuvenation
and functional enhancements cycle, the pressure from the ERP intruders, and continued market consolidation exert fiscal pressure
across the sector. (...)
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tier one supply shops:
The business remains challenging to even the most established vendors, since an intensifying product architecture rejuvenation
and functional enha...
Published:
2005-08-31
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Abstract:
Both HighJump's and OMI's customers should be pleased because these acquisitions should center their vendors’ supply chain
execution products inside a larger suite of complementary offerings and increase their vendors’ financial viability and market
visibility. (...)
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tier one supply shops:
Both HighJump's and OMI's customers should be pleased because these acquisitions should center their vendors’ supply
chain execution products ins...
Published:
2004-02-17
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Abstract:
While most traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions are task-driven, by adding structure to processes that
are typically handled inconsistently or manually, Macola ES is process-driven. A truly integrated workflow and business process
management (BPM) tool allows users to achieve long cov (...)
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tier one supply shops:
... and difficult systems to implement within most tier-one solutions,
which ... look for one strategic vendor (ie, "one throat to ...
cover a range from job shops to mixed ...
Published:
2004-03-02
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Abstract:
Provia and Viastore believe the ability to offer a complete radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance solution, with
the software, hardware, and automation equipment needed to minimize investment, while maximizing results, is what companies
needing RFID compliance truly desire. (...)
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tier one supply shops:
Provia and Viastore believe the ability to offer a complete radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance solution, with
the software, hardware...
Published:
2004-08-13
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Abstract:
A consolidation within the warehouse management systems/ supply chain execution market, which many pundits had long been
predicting, but had hardly taken place for various reasons, finally seems to be happening. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
... customers also showed a good mix of tier 1 and ... RedPrairie is one
of the first SCE vendors doing ... of employing RFID technology within consumer goods supply
chains ...
Published:
2004-04-28
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Abstract:
For years, Catalyst International was a leading public WMS/SCE vendor before missteps by its previous management team caused
serious problems in strategy and execution. Over the past few years Catalyst's turnaround strategy has returned it to growth
and profitability. As a result, it has recently been ac (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
... provider SynQuest with two privately held supply chain event ... This
is Part One of a four-part note ... complex industries in the top enterprise tier
(companies over ...
Published:
2004-10-25
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Abstract:
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. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
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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Abstract:
For years, Catalyst International was a leading public WMS/SCE vendor before missteps by its previous management team caused
serious problems in strategy and execution. Over the past few years Catalyst's turnaround strategy has returned it to growth
and profitability. As a result, it has recently been ac (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
... provider SynQuest with two privately held supply chain event ... This
is Part One of a four-part note ... complex industries in the top enterprise tier
(companies over ...
Published:
2004-10-25
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Abstract:
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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tier one supply shops:
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:
A consolidation within the warehouse management systems/ supply chain execution market, which many pundits had long been
predicting, but had hardly taken place for various reasons, finally seems to be happening. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
... customers also showed a good mix of tier 1 and ... RedPrairie is one
of the first SCE vendors doing ... of employing RFID technology within consumer goods supply
chains ...
Published:
2004-04-28
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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. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
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:
For years, Catalyst International was a leading public WMS/SCE vendor before missteps by its previous management team caused
serious problems in strategy and execution. Over the past few years Catalyst's turnaround strategy has returned it to growth
and profitability. As a result, it has recently been ac (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
... provider SynQuest with two privately held supply chain event ... This
is Part One of a four-part note ... complex industries in the top enterprise tier
(companies over ...
Published:
2004-10-25
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Abstract:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and network of offices offering direct support, sales and services, with the
aim of providing customers a consistent level of service. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and network of offices offering direct support, sales and services, with the
aim of providing custom...
Published:
2006-01-10
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Abstract:
Many market observers might yawn at SAP's recent Premium Support announcement, but users increasingly appreciate more choice
and certainty, and may take notice of what the market leader is trying to do with this middle-of-the-road support option. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
Many market observers might yawn at SAP's recent Premium Support announcement, but users increasingly appreciate more
choice and certainty, and ma...
Published:
2006-05-09
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Abstract:
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. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
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:
Because the supply chains of most manufacturers have become complex, global networks, managing these systems requires enterprise
applications that enable collaboration, visibility, demand-sensing, and quick response to unplanned and unexpected events.
But from where will such solutions come? (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
Because the supply chains of most manufacturers have become complex, global networks, managing these systems requires enterprise
applications that...
Published:
2008-03-17
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Abstract:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart vendors, express their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues. (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart ve...
Published:
2007-07-06
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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 (...)
Excerpt related to
tier one supply shops:
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