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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 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:
E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise resource planning vendors with extensive e-commerce initiatives, development staffs, and renewed interest
in PLM, are as likely to lead the way. (...)
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E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-10-21
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Since the warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility, it now has to use real time data to closely match supply
to demand, eliminate the need to hold excess inventory, and increase the flow of goods throughout the supply chain. (...)
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Since the warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility, it now has to use real time data to closely match supply
to demand, eliminate t...
Published:
2004-08-19
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Abstract:
MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a developed affiliate channel, which has also broadened its product offering. Combined respective MAPICS and Frontstep
customers and partners should be encouraged by (...)
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MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a devel...
Published:
2003-10-15
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Abstract:
The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia,
which certainly still continues to differentiate its value proposition despite its smaller stature and quieter nature compared
to most of its adversaries. Most recently, it would be (...)
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The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia,
which certainly still ...
Published:
2004-08-11
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Abstract:
Our quest for quality and well-priced mid-market CRM software solutions, takes us this week to review Surado Solutions Inc.
developers of Surado CRM Solutions. Surado positions itself high in many functional areas, against many mid-market software
vendors such as SalesLogix, Epicor, Microsoft CRM, Kana, (...)
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Our quest for quality and well-priced mid-market CRM software solutions, takes us this week to review Surado Solutions Inc.
developers of Surado C...
Published:
2003-10-16
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Abstract:
In PeopleSoft’s case, the fact remains that it is still the best-attuned offering (in terms of pricing, vertical extensions,
customizability, professional service approach, etc.) to the needs of large, service-oriented enterprises, or for ‘greenfield’
sites. However, to put things in the right pers (...)
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In PeopleSoft’s case, the fact remains that it is still the best-attuned offering (in terms of pricing, vertical extensions,
customizability, prof...
Published:
2002-06-24
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Abstract:
Linking data to process is the realm of business process management (BPM). BPM's focus on process dramatically reduces the
amount of data that needs to be moved, and thereby reduces both the initial cost and ongoing maintenance cost of application
integration. (...)
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Linking data to process is the realm of business process management (BPM). BPM's focus on process dramatically reduces
the amount of data that ne...
Published:
2003-05-30
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Abstract:
Although SAP’s recently announced tamed results for Q1 2002, which fit within the current market milieu, may add to some
challenges moving forward, particularly seen from sharply reduced license revenue, and while some may question SAP’s justification
of assimilating its two former subsidiaries, SAP (...)
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Although SAP’s recently announced tamed results for Q1 2002, which fit within the current market milieu, may add to some challenges
moving forward...
Published:
2002-06-06
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Abstract:
The new millennium has completely redrawn the IT industry map especially in the enterprise marketing management (EMM) sector.
The number of independent marketing automation vendors has significantly shrunk. Names such as Xchange, MarketFirst, Annuncio,
and Prime Response no longer exist. Amongst the few (...)
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The new millennium has completely redrawn the IT industry map especially in the enterprise marketing management (EMM) sector.
The number of indepe...
Published:
2004-05-06
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Abstract:
Through the PeopleSoft acquisition, Oracle hereby gains a new customer base, increased market share, expertise, immediate
recurring revenue sources, and new and overlapping products. However, keeping PeopleSoft's customers will take a great deal
of diplomatic customer management and savvy engineering. (...)
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Through the PeopleSoft acquisition, Oracle hereby gains a new customer base, increased market share, expertise, immediate
recurring revenue source...
Published:
2005-05-30
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Abstract:
Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business processes inside and outside the four walls of the enterprise, such as on-line collaboration with customers,
suppliers, distributors, and employees, to make every (...)
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Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business pro...
Published:
2002-09-24
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Human Capital Management: How Top Organizations Drive Company Profits Efficiently.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound. This benchmarking study analyzes human resources (HR) performance
for over 200 best-practice companies in three ca (...)
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... resources (HR) performance for over 200 best-practice companies in three categories: process and transactional
support, expertise-based business support, and ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
C.R.M. itself is an acronym, standing for Customer Relationship Management. This is part one of three-part article to provide
explanation and meaning for most of the common CRM phraseology. Here, in alphabetical order, is the Lexicon of CRM. (...)
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CRM itself is an acronym, standing for Customer Relationship Management. This is part one of three-part article to provide
explanation and mea...
Published:
2001-10-12
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Abstract:
Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the
management strategy used to implement it. Moreover, murky definitions and objectives have caused varying degrees of success
and failure to emerge from the same initiative. Clearly de (...)
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Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the
management strategy use...
Published:
2004-10-21
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Abstract:
SAP is responding to the changing Internet marketplace by restructuring to develop flexibility and forming key partnerships
and alliances to put content behind its extensive advertising campaign for mySAP. com (...)
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SAP is responding to the changing Internet marketplace by restructuring to develop flexibility and forming key partnerships
and alliances to put c...
Published:
2000-08-14
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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. (...)
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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:
Despite the challenges, PeopleSoft has raised the bar in providing solutions for smaller enterprises, and Tier 2 and Tier
3 vendors might be in for a tough battle to defend their turf, especially as they are concurrently trying to expand and modernize
their products with ever diminishing resources and wa (...)
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Despite the challenges, PeopleSoft has raised the bar in providing solutions for smaller enterprises, and Tier 2 and Tier
3 vendors might be in fo...
Published:
2002-09-27
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Abstract:
Seagate Software has announced a new chapter in its corporate history by changing its name to Crystal Decisions. Crystal
Decisions is an information infrastructure company that is a market leader in business intelligence, specifically for query
and reporting tools. The new name reflects that of its flag (...)
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Seagate Software has announced a new chapter in its corporate history by changing its name to Crystal Decisions. Crystal Decisions
is an informati...
Published:
2001-04-10
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Abstract:
When selecting a CRM vendor should you go with a one-source solution, reducing the need for integration with other corporate
data sources, or go with a best-of-breed approach, getting the best in each category but being left with standalone applications
that must be integrated? This article compares the (...)
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When selecting a CRM vendor should you go with a one-source solution, reducing the need for integration with other corporate
data sources, or go w...
Published:
2001-09-05