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In announcing their merger plans, Lawson and Intentia will not only have to grapple with the usual issues, but will have
to deal with the nuanced differences in their respective Java application endeavors. (...)
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In announcing their merger plans, Lawson and Intentia will not only have to grapple with the usual issues, but will have to
deal with the nuanced ...
Published:
2005-10-08
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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. (...)
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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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From point-and-click ordering using Web-based catalogs of individual suppliers, to marketplaces that bring together in one
place the products or services offered by multiple suppliers, to live auctions that determine the lowest-price bidder — there
is a wide range of new e-procurement methods and tools (...)
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From point-and-click ordering using Web-based catalogs of individual suppliers, to marketplaces that bring together in one
place the products or s...
Published:
2001-02-26
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Abstract:
While smaller businesses must be attuned to what their larger customers and trading partners require, and thus consider the
Microsoft Business Network (MBN) as a relatively simple and inexpensive way to support those customers' demands, MBN is only
a small part of the trading relationship equation. (...)
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While smaller businesses must be attuned to what their larger customers and trading partners require, and thus consider the
Microsoft Business Net...
Published:
2003-12-02
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Abstract:
The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply
chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts. (...)
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain
management (SCM) of...
Published:
2005-07-28
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Abstract:
To meet the needs of a demand driven market, Apptricity is leveraging service oriented architecture to deploy and integrate
modules. (...)
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To meet the needs of a demand driven market, Apptricity is leveraging service oriented architecture to deploy and integrate
modules.
Published:
2005-10-14
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IBS, a conservative Swedish enterprise resource planning and supply chain management, seems to be making right moves to remain
the leader within its selected segments. However, the road to becoming uniformly globally recognized player will not be smooth. (...)
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IBS, a conservative Swedish enterprise resource planning and supply chain management, seems to be making right moves to remain
the leader within i...
Published:
2005-09-06
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Abstract:
The objectives of end-to-end supply chain visibility are better plans, better service, increased inventory turns, and higher
profit margins, where MBN might answer only some of these requirements at this stage. In any case, MBN is a great, initial
idea that can lay the foundations for a future product of (...)
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The objectives of end-to-end supply chain visibility are better plans, better service, increased inventory turns, and higher
profit margins, where...
Published:
2004-09-04
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PeopleSoft is seeking to make bigger strides in the CRM, SCM and B2B software markets with its recent spate of product releases.
While Wall Street praises the vendor’s new product initiatives and its strong first quarter results and optimism for the future,
its direct competitors are far from feeling (...)
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PeopleSoft is seeking to make bigger strides in the CRM, SCM and B2B software markets with its recent spate of product releases.
While Wall Stree...
Published:
2001-06-26
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Abstract:
Despite impressive product depth and breadth (for instance, customer relationship management [CRM], workflow, traceability,
and quality management are provided natively), Strategic Systems International (SSI) has longstanding partnerships with several
best-of-breed specialists. (...)
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Despite impressive product depth and breadth (for instance, customer relationship management [CRM], workflow, traceability,
and quality management...
Published:
2006-07-27
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Abstract:
Business process management (BPM), having evolved over the past fifteen years, has finally reached a level of maturity where
vendors are now abolishing functional silos to allow the enterprise-wide flow of business processes. It replaces the old,
manual system of coordinating activities in a company and (...)
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Business process management (BPM), having evolved over the past fifteen years, has finally reached a level of maturity where
vendors are now aboli...
Published:
2005-07-09
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Abstract:
French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an $8.5 billion global consulting giant. (...)
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French integrator Cap Gemini has announced that it may buy the business consulting division of Big 5 firm, Ernst & Young.
The deal would create an...
Published:
1999-12-08
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Abstract:
A straightforward way to drive prices down and obtain increased supplier attention is to leverage total purchasing volume
through Internet-based auctions. This part addresses the implications of using e-procurement to Leverage Volume, including
leveraging volume through outsourcing. (...)
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A straightforward way to drive prices down and obtain increased supplier attention is to leverage total purchasing volume
through Internet-based a...
Published:
2001-02-23
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Abstract:
As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business for
approximately $370 million in cash. The deal will let Compaq re-engineer its supply chain, while cutting off indirect rivals
Hewlett-Packard and IBM from a major distributor. (...)
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As rumored since last fall, Compaq Computer Corp. has announced its acquisition of Inacom Corp.'s distribution business
for approximately $370 mil...
Published:
2000-01-21
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
The business of transporting goods is risky, complex, and effort-intensive. Despite the continuing rise in fuel prices, employee
salaries, and other overhead costs, transporters often face the prospect of providing their services at lower rates. How can
transporters survive in such a difficult business c (...)
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The business of transporting goods is risky, complex, and effort-intensive. Despite the continuing rise in fuel prices, employee
salaries, and oth...
Published:
2008-02-06
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Abstract:
How to Get the Most from Your Supply Chain: SCM Reaches the Mid-market. Get Software and Other Information for Your Solicitation
Related to the Supply Chain or the SCM. Today’s midsized distributors can benefit from their software systems in ways that
were impossible a few years ago. By layering advance (...)
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How to Get the Most from Your Supply Chain: SCM Reaches the Mid-market. Get Software and Other Information for Your Solicitation
Related to the Sup...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional pesky point-to-point interconnectivity solutions. IBM's strategy of selling WebSphere Express through
local VARs and of letting smaller enterprises deploy only (...)
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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional p...
Published:
2003-08-05
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Abstract:
i2 receives a great deal of criticism for delivering less than it sells, but remains the one SCM vendor most capable to realize
its vision. (...)
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i2 receives a great deal of criticism for delivering less than it sells, but remains the one SCM vendor most capable to realize
its vision.
Published:
2000-08-29
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Abstract:
Despite FreeFlow's success at helping organizations regain some margin of profitability for excess inventory, the company
still strives for expansion and improvement as a product inventory disposition vendor, with the aim of meeting international
environmental regulations down the track. (...)
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Despite FreeFlow's success at helping organizations regain some margin of profitability for excess inventory, the company
still strives for expans...
Published:
2007-02-02