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SSA Global seems to be doing some proper thinking while continuing to acquire new software companies. Recent unification
of its broadening collection of supply chain management (SCM) solutions under the SSA SCM brand and formation of a specialized
Strategic Solutions division--which also includes other e (...)
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SSA Global seems to be doing some proper thinking while continuing to acquire new software companies. Recent unification of
its broadening collect...
Published:
2004-09-15
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While the Strategic Unit team formation should help SSA Global to figure out how to fully integrate organizational structure
where employees are best integrated, service offerings best coordinated and cross-selling opportunities best tracked and pursued,
the vendor must continue to clarify the position a (...)
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While the Strategic Unit team formation should help SSA Global to figure out how to fully
integrate organizational structure where employees are b...
Published:
2004-09-17
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Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it is not just an ERP collector that
is living off milking its install base, but rather an extended enterprise applications provider that can appeal to both its
current and new users. (...)
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global strategic:
Through its recently formed Strategic Solutions team, SSA Global might be showing that it
is not just an ERP collector that is living off milking ...
Published:
2004-09-16
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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 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:
In today's twenty-first century, global outsourced business world, the traditional and somewhat simplistic approaches used
to measure cost for sourcing decisions of direct materials fall short. (...)
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In today's twenty-first century, global outsourced business world, the traditional and somewhat simplistic approaches
used to measure cost for sou...
Published:
2004-04-23
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IBM and EXE Technologies today announced a global strategic relationship in which the two vendors will provide supply chain
customers with integrated solutions that will help them transform into e-businesses. These solutions will be initially targeted
to customers in the automotive, consumer packaged goo (...)
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IBM and EXE Technologies today announced a global strategic relationship in which the two
vendors will provide supply chain customers with integra...
Published:
1999-11-17
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The appeal of global sourcing is understandable given the benefits of seemingly lower costs. But without discerning hidden
challenges and eliminating potential shortcomings, the process may be more costly than anticipated—a situation especially
true for companies using inadequate, out-of-date enterpris (...)
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global strategic:
The appeal of global sourcing is understandable given the benefits of seemingly lower costs. But without discerning hidden
challenges and eliminat...
Published:
2007-08-06
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Abstract:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Amdocs' systems, and deliver the conclusions and recommendations to the operator's decision-makers in the
form of graphs and practical reports. (...)
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global strategic:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Am...
Published:
2005-08-05
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Abstract:
Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the suppliers. This can result in improved profitability throughout the entire supply chain and add value to
the final product or service. (...)
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Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the s...
Published:
2008-11-17
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Baan and IBM have formed an alliance, IONA is certified for the OpenWorld Network Alliance, and Baan has a program for a
smooth migration path for existing customers. (...)
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global strategic:
Baan and IBM have formed an alliance, IONA is certified for the OpenWorld Network Alliance, and Baan has a program for a smooth
migration path for...
Published:
2002-02-19
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The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of synergistic software developments from other ERP siblings. (...)
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global strategic:
The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of s...
Published:
2006-05-02
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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. (...)
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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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GTM software should be able to gather information and feed it back into the parent company, creating visibility into what
remote divisions are doing and how they are doing it. Software providers must strike the right balance between global consistency
and special local needs. (...)
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global strategic:
GTM software should be able to gather information and feed it back into the parent company, creating visibility into what
remote divisions are doi...
Published:
2005-06-20
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Abstract:
The growing number of legal and regulatory requirements associated with global trading is one of many reasons enterprises
are looking into global trade management applications, and into harnessing the up-and-coming, strategic software category
of governance, risk management, and compliance. (...)
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global strategic:
The growing number of legal and regulatory requirements associated with global trading is one of many reasons enterprises
are looking into global ...
Published:
2007-03-07
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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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global strategic:
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:
During its international e-business conference, SAPPHIRE, SAP displayed a bullish attitude, contradicting the current market
malaise. Expanding outside its traditional ERP stronghold into five attractive technology areas, as well as the realization
that no vendor can be ‘all things to all people’ mig (...)
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global strategic:
During its international e-business conference, SAPPHIRE, SAP displayed a bullish attitude, contradicting the current market
malaise. Expanding ou...
Published:
2001-07-30
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Abstract:
The strategic imperative to streamline the entire lifecycle of global trade has prompted JPMorgan and TradeBeam to acquire
complementary companies. Logistics service providers also recognize that many customers want trade services, and are stepping
up to the challenge. (...)
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global strategic:
The strategic imperative to streamline the entire lifecycle of global trade has prompted
JPMorgan and TradeBeam to acquire complementary companies...
Published:
2005-06-17
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Abstract:
Retailers should aim at curbing traditional firefighting practices in favor of productive planning and collaboration with
customers. Retailers must take steps to reconcile these disparate solutions to improve their reaction time and gain maximum
leverage from their sourcing activities. (...)
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global strategic:
Retailers should aim at curbing traditional firefighting practices in favor of productive planning and collaboration with
customers. Retailers mus...
Published:
2006-06-28
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Abstract:
Despite the logic behind combining customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence (BI) elements, the implementation
of marketing automation (MA) has been stunted by slow markets, and pessimistic investors. Vendors in CRM and BI are building
alliances in order to gain market share and il (...)
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global strategic:
Despite the logic behind combining customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence (BI) elements, the implementation
of marketing...
Published:
2005-08-17
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Abstract:
Has global outsourcing run its course for your business? See whether the lean production model can help you grow your company
while keeping it home. The recent trend of manufacturing companies in outsourcing their production tasks to other parts of
the world has certainly been effective in reducing produ (...)
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... at the operation level, Strict hierarchical pyramid, with both strategic and operative
... a huge potential to reshape and improve the landscape of global business. ...
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2011-01-26