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A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time
execution of planned production requirements. However, market ambiguity and functional overlap with enterprise resource planning
systems obscure what an MES can bring to an ente (...)
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A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time
execution of plann...
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2008-03-07
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The most recent merger looks initially like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Agilisys further
enlarges a foothold in the discrete automotive manufacturing (which it has recently started with BRAIN) and solid SCE product
modules that it might embed into its own SCM suite and p (...)
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The most recent merger looks initially like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Agilisys further
enlarges a foothold in ...
Published:
2003-07-17
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Abstract:
It is becoming necessary to go beyond the direct sales force to sell complex products. With the advent of personal computers
and the Internet, new possibilities for reaching manufacturing clients have opened up, and new sales opportunities have become
available. (...)
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It is becoming necessary to go beyond the direct sales force to sell complex products. With the advent of personal computers
and the Internet, new...
Published:
2007-11-12
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supply chain packages for heavy equipment:
... So it goes with the heavy industrial, high ... processes using well-attuned
software packages, and the ... SignalDemand: Dealing with Supply- and Demand-side
Pricing ...
Published:
2008-08-22
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose supply chain communications and management capabilities need to be able to manage that critical relationship. (...)
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The nature of the global automotive supply chain means that the suppliers must be tightly integrated into the trading partner’s
enterprise, whose ...
Published:
2005-03-22
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Abstract:
The most recent merger looks initially like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Agilisys further
enlarges a foothold in the discrete automotive manufacturing (which it has recently started with BRAIN) and solid SCE product
modules that it might embed into its own SCM suite and p (...)
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supply chain packages for heavy equipment:
The most recent merger looks initially like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Agilisys further
enlarges a foothold in ...
Published:
2003-07-17
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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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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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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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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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... DMS packages often also include customer relationship ... process warranty
claims, manage vehicle supply pipeline planning ... it though, even with heavy
modification. ...
Published:
2009-03-30
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Abstract:
Integrated enterprise resource planning software normalizes the reporting requirements for a mining company’s various departments.
This article loosely shows the parallels between the operations in a mining company and those of a manufacturer whose product
is sold on store shelves. (...)
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Integrated enterprise resource planning software normalizes the reporting requirements for a mining company’s various departments.
This article lo...
Published:
2009-08-12
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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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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:
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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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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Abstract:
There is renewed interest to provide GXS' trading services from other surviving Internet exchange providers to leverage GXS'
huge expertise and investment in a global infrastructure to provide its trading services. In particular, GXS could cater for
integration between the exchange and the enterprise sys (...)
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There is renewed interest to provide GXS' trading services from other surviving Internet exchange providers to leverage
GXS' huge expertise and in...
Published:
2004-03-11
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Abstract:
Discover how life sciences companies smartly automate to strengthen profitability. Read the executive guide to contract and
chargeback management. Life sciences companies are struggling to manage large group purchase organization (GPO) contracts,
process chargeback submissions, and ensure that pricing pol (...)
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supply chain packages for heavy equipment:
Discover how life sciences companies smartly automate to strengthen profitability. Read the executive guide to contract and
chargeback management. ...
Published:
2010-05-11
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Abstract:
When all enterprise vendors go for ERP and like solutions to help improve the business of small, midsize, and large aerospace
and defense (A&D); engineer-to-order (ETO); contract manufacturing; maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO); and like project-oriented
manufacturing companies they may face the ne (...)
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supply chain packages for heavy equipment:
When all enterprise vendors go for ERP and like solutions to help improve the business of small, midsize, and large aerospace
and defense (A&D); e...
Published:
2005-01-12
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Abstract:
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive business software at the group and headquarters level, wanting to lower costs and quicken implementation in
their subsidiaries. (...)
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The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex
and expensive busin...
Published:
2005-09-08
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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
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Abstract:
While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, there are plenty of reasons why privately held entities will want to prepare to adopt IFRS as well. (...)
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While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, t...
Published:
2009-12-14
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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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supply chain packages 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:
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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supply chain packages 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