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Abstract:
While the benefit of obtaining .NET-based product is evident, the downside is also that due to the companies’ dissimilar
technologies in the past, MAPICS will now be burdened to look after both its AS/400 and Frontstep’s Progress based old customers,
whose only common trait at this stage might be anx (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
While the benefit of obtaining .NET-based product is evident, the downside is also that due to the companies’ dissimilar technologies
in the past,...
Published:
2002-12-31
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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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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
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:
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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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
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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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
... marquee companies across motor vehicles, aerospace and defense (A&D), heavy equipment,
high tech ... solution per se, or maybe would start by evaluating the service ...
Published:
2009-08-12
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Abstract:
Production management remains MAPICS’ strongest spot, and, therefore, it has often been implemented only in manufacturing
divisions of large global organizations that use a Tier 1 ERP product for corporate financials and/or HR applications. Therefore,
executing the ambitious initiatives with its modest (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
Production management remains MAPICS’ strongest spot, and, therefore, it has often been implemented only in manufacturing
divisions of large globa...
Published:
2002-11-22
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
... price and to study the equipment options, use ... These solutions typically
involve heavy integration to other ... When evaluating suppliers, ensure
that the solution ...
Published:
2008-03-11
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
... So it goes with the heavy industrial, high ... solution in place, the
construction equipment manufacturer could ... your general interest in evaluating
these solutions ...
Published:
2008-08-22
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Abstract:
There has been noise in the US public sector about a strong federal (Feds) interest in ERP applications. This, coupled with
the Feds customary huge purchasing appetite for goods and services ranging from consulting to purchasing military devices
and components, building, many businesses that have previou (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
There has been noise in the US public sector about a strong federal (Feds) interest in ERP applications. This, coupled with
the Feds customary hug...
Published:
2004-09-21
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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 (...)
Excerpt related to
plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
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:
Within the warehouse management system (WMS) market, which is still the main breadwinning offering for most of the SCE vendors,
most products are functionally on par with mere nuances in ease of configuration or industry focus to differentiate the winner.
ERP vendors have taken advantage of this unfavora (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
Within the warehouse management system (WMS) market, which is still the main breadwinning offering for most of the SCE vendors,
most products are ...
Published:
2004-04-27
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Abstract:
Symix is regarded as the originator of the extended ERP concept (CSRP), which has proven to be so attractive to mid-market
enterprises that two other leading mid-market vendors entered into specific R&D and licensing agreements with Symix to gain
access to its SyteAPS. Despite a highly competitive enviro (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
Symix is regarded as the originator of the extended ERP concept (CSRP), which has proven to be so attractive to mid-market
enterprises that two ot...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Will the long awaited Siebel 7 product release help the until recently undisputed CRM leader withstand the pressure from
ERP giants – SAP, Oracle and PeopleSoft? (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
Will the long awaited Siebel 7 product release help the until recently undisputed CRM leader withstand the pressure from ERP
giants – SAP, Oracle ...
Published:
2001-12-28
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Abstract:
Part of Made2Manage Systems acquisition strategy includes taking on a more global presence through acquisition of non-US
companies that offer software, services, and support, particularly companies that sell direct into non-US countries, although
not limited to that. Its growth strategy states that it pl (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
Part of Made2Manage Systems acquisition strategy includes taking on a more global presence through acquisition of non-US companies
that offer soft...
Published:
2005-02-24
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Abstract:
Part of Made2Manage Systems acquisition strategy includes taking on a more global presence through acquisition of non-US
companies that offer software, services, and support, particularly companies that sell direct into non-US countries, although
not limited to that. Its growth strategy states that it pl (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
Part of Made2Manage Systems acquisition strategy includes taking on a more global presence through acquisition of non-US companies
that offer soft...
Published:
2005-02-24
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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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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
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:
Cooperative markets and clever strategies controlling internal developments and guiding marketing may help Parametric Technology
Corporation (PTC) reach revenues of $1 billion (USD) by 2008. However, more impressive is this may make PTC an innovator in
product lifecycle management. (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
Cooperative markets and clever strategies controlling internal developments and guiding marketing may help Parametric Technology
Corporation (PTC)...
Published:
2005-11-18
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Abstract:
If you are an executive in a Tier 3 or Tier 4 manufacturing company and you have wondered where to start, whom to call, what
questions to ask, this article is for you. (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
If you are an executive in a Tier 3 or Tier 4 manufacturing company and you have wondered where to start, whom to call, what
questions to ask, thi...
Published:
2003-05-15
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Abstract:
SYSPRO remains a stalwart vendor within the mid-market accounting, manufacturing, and distribution software markets. The
current market trend is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for small and medium-sized companies with
a justifiable return on investment (ROI), and SYSPRO seems to (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
SYSPRO remains a stalwart vendor within the mid-market accounting, manufacturing, and distribution software markets. The current
market trend is t...
Published:
2003-03-15
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Abstract:
Relying on drop-shipping (sometimes called "virtual inventory") is neither as easy nor as profitable as it may appear to
be. Nothing has hurt the adoption of multichannel shopping more than orders which are delayed—or even cancelled—because of
stock-outs. (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
Relying on drop-shipping (sometimes called "virtual inventory") is neither as easy nor as profitable as it may appear
to be. Nothing has hurt the ...
Published:
2006-08-21
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Abstract:
As long as the "old" software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building replacement
products on a new framework a higher risk strategy. Product functionality still matters and, while it is important for enterprise
applications providers to implement the late (...)
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plm evaluating for heavy equipment:
As long as the "old" software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building
replacement products on a n...
Published:
2004-06-25