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The quintessential business challenge is to minimize downtime on assets while minimizing the cost of spare and replacement
parts inventory. To meet these challenges, heavy investments have been made in extensive spare ad replacement parts networks. (...)
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The quintessential business challenge is to minimize downtime on assets while minimizing the cost of spare and replacement
parts inventory. To mee...
Published:
2005-07-30
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Abstract:
This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM)
takes over, focusing on features and functionality of EAM software. It also compares CMMS and EAM software and explores the
two key differentiators. (...)
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This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM) takes
over, focusing on f...
Published:
2009-08-24
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. Part four discusses the difficulty in predicting the future. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
Published:
2001-07-18
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There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall BI framework, while best-of-breed data integration vendors, who provide enhanced ETL functionality, have
an increased focus on data cleansing and integrity. (...)
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There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall...
Published:
2006-03-07
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How can we determine the right maintenance strategy for a specific asset? To meet the objectives of lean, we need to evaluate
the cost of failure in terms of both not meeting business objectives and any extra cost due to the need for unplanned or even
emergency repairs. (...)
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... We must also understand the cost of maintenance for the asset. Comparing these to dimensions
gives us three alternatives maintenance strategies. ...
Published:
2004-12-20
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Infor's latest acquisitions and vertically-focused "assembler strategy" are furthering its goal to be number three (after
SAP and Oracle) in the world of enterprise resource planning vendors. (...)
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Infor's latest acquisitions and vertically-focused "assembler strategy" are furthering its goal to be number
three (after SAP and Oracle) in the w...
Published:
2006-04-27
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Abstract:
By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts may become more accurate. You can make an assumption on how much improvement might be possible.
This part discusses the challenge of performing the data anal (...)
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By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts...
Published:
2001-07-17
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Will Ramco be able to deliver on its vision of personalized, assembled applications? Time will tell, but the indications
are good. Ramco faces a crowded and consolidating enterprise market, but has shown patience and realistic expectations for
its growth. (...)
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Will Ramco be able to deliver on its vision of personalized, assembled applications? Time will tell, but the indications are
good. Ramco faces a c...
Published:
2003-11-05
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If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply chain management software should be postponed. If you do have some pain in one or more of these areas,
then you can follow the concepts in this article to unde (...)
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If you are not experiencing organizational stress in some of the areas where the benefits may occur, then perhaps a decision
to invest in supply c...
Published:
2001-07-13
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Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment maintenance. The class of software that can help to cultivate these savings is computerized maintenance management
systems (CMMS). This article discusses the basics (...)
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Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment mainte...
Published:
2003-07-07
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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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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:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially vendor shares rose, pre- and post-9/11 barriers have prevented the profitability and ubiquity of GTM software. (...)
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After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially ...
Published:
2005-11-11
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More and more, the market is requesting that a CRM or an ERP application include analytics which can be used in a myriad
of businesses to predict customer behavior and help businesses increase the effectiveness of their customer acquisition, retention,
and cross-sell programs. It is a costly operation to (...)
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More and more, the market is requesting that a CRM or an ERP application include analytics which can be used in a myriad of
businesses to predict ...
Published:
2004-01-30
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Abstract:
MBS Solomon, due to its distinct differentiators and weaknesses has been blessed in disguise with possibly the most distinct
niche and the least overlap (gray area) with the other MBS ERP products (i.e., MBS Great Plains, MBS Navision, and MBS Axapta). (...)
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MBS Solomon, due to its distinct differentiators and weaknesses has been blessed in disguise with possibly the most distinct
niche and the least o...
Published:
2003-09-04
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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:
Founded in 1990, RTI Software is an Illinois CRM application provider with a feature- rich Enterprise solution targeting
the software and hardware industry and expanding to other industries with similar requirements in service, helpdesk, sales
and marketing. Recently TEC interviewed Michel P.Mallen, RTI (...)
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Founded in 1990, RTI Software is an Illinois CRM application provider with a feature- rich Enterprise solution targeting the
software and hardware...
Published:
2003-08-15
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Abstract:
The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed
to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity. (...)
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The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume th...
Published:
2004-08-03
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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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For Provia, the ability to increase the awareness of the company's supply chain execution (SCE) solution for a global audience
through the company's long-standing partnership with Menlo was the natural next step in the relationship. (...)
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For Provia, the ability to increase the awareness of the company's supply chain execution (SCE) solution for a global
audience through the company...
Published:
2004-08-14