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MAPICS hereby joins the raft of enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors that are making their way into the product lifecycle
management (PLM) market by bundling or partnering strategically to embed PLM functions within their suites. (...)
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... commercial machinery and computer equipment; electrical equipment
... components; transportation equipment; and measurement ... should consider
evaluating MAPICS, given ...
Published:
2004-07-22
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Fiscal 2001 will prove to be very challenging for Epicor Software and we believe the next 18 months will be the company's
make-or-break period. This part examines how successful Epicor has been in completing its evolution from a vendor of financial
accounting software to a provider of holistic business p (...)
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Fiscal 2001 will prove to be very challenging for Epicor Software and we believe the next 18 months will be the company's
make-or-break period. Th...
Published:
2001-04-02
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Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) business models and information systems originated in the 1970s and 1980s, an inflationary
period. They addressed business priorities that were strongly influenced by inflation. Many manufacturers are now confronting
worldwide price stability, or even deflationary pres (...)
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... as much as allowed, because equipment is not ... and allowable, to
minimize cost of sales, in order ... During inflationary times, automation
of plant, warehouse and ...
Published:
2000-06-29
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Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as WebEx, Webcom, MCA Solutions, and Ariba are delivering applications as SaaS. (...)
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Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as We...
Published:
2006-03-17
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Epicor’s ability to enhance its products and its determination on executing product and technology strategies deserves commendation.
Current users are advised to follow Epicor's new product introductions and keep an eye on its future product strategy. The
positive sign is the company’s more manageabl (...)
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... should be attractive to Microsoft-inclined customers evaluating CRM options ...
and that have solid CRM product needs (sales & marketing automation, and customer ...
Published:
2002-06-12
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Abstract:
Epicor’s ability to enhance its products and its determination on executing product and technology strategies deserves commendation.
Current users are advised to follow Epicor's new product introductions and keep an eye on its future product strategy. The
positive sign is the company’s more manageabl (...)
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... should be attractive to Microsoft-inclined customers evaluating CRM options ...
and that have solid CRM product needs (sales & marketing automation, and customer ...
Published:
2002-06-12
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Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really help mind share creation in particular segments of interest. (...)
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Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really...
Published:
2003-06-14
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Abstract:
Baan hopes e-Enterprise will put them on the e-commerce map. (...)
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Baan hopes e-Enterprise will put them on the e-commerce map.
Published:
2000-02-01
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While the existing loyal client base remains MAPICS’ greatest trump for retaining its solid financial position, the company
will have to figure out how to be more effective in selling beyond the existing base for the long-term success in the market. (...)
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While the existing loyal client base remains MAPICS’ greatest trump for retaining its solid financial position, the company
will have to figure ou...
Published:
2001-05-24
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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. (...)
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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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Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped it
achieve some much needed stability nowadays, one could wonder about the wisdom of the renewed Epicor’s appetite for acquisitions. (...)
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Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped
it achieve some much neede...
Published:
2003-08-23
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ERP first developed as a form of inventory control and later grew to link disparate bodies of information together from across
the enterprise. Now, ERP enhancements include SCM, CRM, and e-commerce features, just to name a few. However, where is this
technology going? What does it mean now? (...)
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ERP first developed as a form of inventory control and later grew to link disparate bodies of information together from across
the enterprise. Now...
Published:
2005-05-17
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ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst its competitors. (...)
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ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst
its competitors.
Published:
2003-06-04
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Abstract:
A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the realities of its sole market – food manufacturers who sell to the foodservice and vending markets. (...)
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A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the rea...
Published:
2003-01-06
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Abstract:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-24
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Abstract:
Success start with engineering change management 2.0:better business decisions from intelligent change management.Read our
free whitepapers! Traditionally, change management in product development and engineering has been viewed as a way to control
cost and improve efficiencies. But companies are becoming (...)
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Success start with engineering change management 2.0:better business decisions from intelligent change management.Read our
free whitepapers! Tradit...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires
significant changes within traditional business models. And although some of these changes can be trying, some seem to have
the formula for success. (...)
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Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires
significant chang...
Published:
2006-05-17
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Abstract:
It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products becomes
surprisingly complex when manufacturers introduce high levels of customization. How can manufacturers of configured products
address this complexity to streamline their processes, r (...)
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It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products
becomes surprisingly complex w...
Published:
2003-09-09
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Abstract:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-25
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Abstract:
Like many of its peers, Symix Systems, one of the leading mid-market enterprise applications vendors, has been making a big
push into the e-commerce market. A new Symix subsidiary called Frontstep, which was formed in January 2000, has been actively
rounding out its e-business product and strategic consu (...)
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Like many of its peers, Symix Systems, one of the leading mid-market enterprise applications vendors, has been making a big
push into the e-commer...
Published:
2000-10-25