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Quote-to-order systems include quotation management and pricing configuration solutions. Pricing configuration engines automate
pricing and quoting processes for manufacturers with complex requirements. Their benefits include quotes that are quick and
accurate, leading to increased customer satisfaction. (...)
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Quote-to-order systems include quotation management and pricing configuration solutions. Pricing configuration engines automate
pricing and quotin...
Published:
2007-11-16
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely
repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerin...
Published:
2005-08-02
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While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn,
a lot more detail and clarifications are needed for the alliance to establish itself as an ERP-PLM superpower in the mid-market. (...)
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While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn, a
lot more detail and cla...
Published:
2003-11-17
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While the existing loyal client base and affiliate channel remains MAPICS’ trump card in these difficult times, the recent
partnership initiatives bundled with a unified product branding might be the way to more effectively sell beyond the current
XA client base, which is the must for the long-term via (...)
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While the existing loyal client base and affiliate channel remains MAPICS’ trump card in these difficult times, the recent
partnership initiatives...
Published:
2001-10-08
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By being able to address the needs of all stakeholders across the tiers of the supply chain network, and with the marketplace/private
trading exchange (PTX) tool as well, PipeChain can connect trading partners at various levels of the supply chain and deliver
a value proposition of information connectivi (...)
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By being able to address the needs of all stakeholders across the tiers of the supply chain network, and with the marketplace/private
trading exch...
Published:
2002-01-01
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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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:
Global competition means more choice for consumers and increasing customer demands. Manufacturers and distributors must develop
a better understanding of what customers want so that they can configure, produce, and deliver products and services faster
and more cost-effectively. (...)
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Global competition means more choice for consumers and increasing customer demands. Manufacturers and distributors must develop
a better understan...
Published:
2008-11-28
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Abstract:
The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors.
Many have a comprehensive set of business intelligence (BI) functionality. (...)
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The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors.
Many have a comprehensiv...
Published:
2005-07-13
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Abstract:
Most high-tech firms need to do a better job of capturing and sharing corporate and supply-chain data. Lean manufacturing
practitioners often use a process metric called “right first time on time” (RFTOT). It not only applies to delivery of components
and products moving through a value stream, but t (...)
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... Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: Most high-tech
firms need to do ... It not only applies to delivery of components and products moving through
a ...
Published:
2012-01-30
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Abstract:
Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in
the service industry. Simultaneously, professional services automation (PSA) became a viable software category. Consequently,
deciphering the difference between ERP and PSA remains a c (...)
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Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in the
service industry. Sim...
Published:
2006-04-13
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Abstract:
Are You Ready for the Project Economy?. Search for Templates and Other Software Related To Project Economy. The multitude
of messages and media in this interactive age contributes to a fragmented consumer goods market. Shorter product life cycles,
mass product customization, and increasing supply chain co (...)
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Are You Ready for the Project Economy?. Search for Templates and Other Software Related To Project Economy. The multitude
of messages and media in ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The current market trend industry-wide is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for medium-sized companies.
Relevant seems to have a fair shot at delivering that to project-based discrete manufacturers such as aerospace contractors,
contract manufacturers of electronic components, wind (...)
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The current market trend industry-wide is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for medium-sized companies.
Relevant seems to h...
Published:
2001-11-01
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Abstract:
TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic sits down with MCA Solutions’ CEO Bob Salvucci to discuss MCA’s new offerings in the
service parts planning and optimization space. Service supply chains remain complex. MCA Solutions can help service companies
of all sizes improve their bottom line. In today’s (...)
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TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic sits down with MCA Solutions’ CEO Bob Salvucci to discuss MCA’s new offerings in the
service parts planning ...
Published:
2011-03-30
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Abstract:
During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7. The vendor has also been surging forward by harnessing new partnerships, including turning high-profile
customers into developers and subsequent resellers (...)
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During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7....
Published:
2006-08-10
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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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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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Abstract:
The Case for Integrated Processes. Get Recommendation for Your Evaluation In Relation To The Case for Integrated Processes.
Most chief executive officers (CEOs) have developed strategies that push their companies to achieve certain goals. So why
are so many companies failing to achieve these goals? Becaus (...)
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The Case for Integrated Processes. Get Recommendation for Your Evaluation In Relation To The Case for Integrated Processes.
Most chief executive of...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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business systems solutions for high tech components:
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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Abstract:
Oracle remains a true IT powerhouse with fingers in many pies other than databases, such as application servers, and development
tools, which ranks it as an enterprise infrastructure provider, together with SAP, IBM at a higher and, and Microsoft at the
lower end of the market. However, Oracle may be get (...)
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Oracle remains a true IT powerhouse with fingers in many pies other than databases, such as application servers, and development
tools, which rank...
Published:
2002-04-17
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Abstract:
Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward with “green” and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and even has a viable new product version
to offer Baan users. (...)
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Infor has met several of its objectives with Infor Open SOA. The vendor has managed to resolve inherited customer retention
issues, move forward w...
Published:
2008-07-02