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21%-[SCM] Comparison of ERP and CRM Markets' Life cycle Snapshots (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 31, 2004 Abstract : Today's enterprise applications are required as a matter of course to address more than the processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. Almost all traditional ERP vendors (small and big alike) had to experience a wake-up call and have long been trying to expand their product offering in tune with the ever-changing trends and requirements of the new collaborative economy. The need for providing a full, comprehensive CRM suite rather than an individual solution or a bundle of point solutions for each distinct CRM area remains firm, and will urge further market consolidation.
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21%-[SCM] Liberty Alliance vs. WS-I; J2EE vs. .NET; Overwhelmed .YET? Part 2: Comparison, Challenges, & Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 21, 2002 Abstract : The battle for the dominance in Web services has so far largely been a war of words without the clear winner yet (and not any time soon). While interoperability seems to currently be the motivation for bigger players to suspend hostilities and focus on standards adoption, the desire for domination will tempt them to weave dependencies on their products into their strategies.
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19%-[Comparison] CRM Selections: When An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure Part Two: Using A Knowledge Base To Reduce The Time, Risk And Cost Of A CRM Selection (6 Pages)
by Lou Talarico & Kevin Ramesan
Apr 19, 2003 Abstract : Using a knowledge base in the selection process can reduce the time, risk and cost of procuring technology. Well constructed knowledge bases that are used in a tested selection methodology reduce the RFI process from months to weeks, eliminate data quality issues and allow an apples to apples comparison of vendor offerings.
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19%-[Comparison] Integrated Security: A New Network Approach Part Two: The Shift Toward Integration (6 Pages)
by Eric Winsborrow
Dec 10, 2002 Abstract : This part describes the key elements and benefits of an integrated security solution in comparison to current security solutions.
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19%-[Comparison] Great Plains’ eEnterprise Solution ’N Sync with Microsoft’s New Platforms (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 31, 2000 Abstract : Great Plains announced that its eEnterprise solution scales considerably better on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 in comparison to Microsoft’s SQL Server 7.0.
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19%-[Comparison] Desktop PCs: Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss… (Dell) (8 Pages)
by C. McNulty
May 4, 2000 Abstract : This year, the market can be summed up as 3D: Dell Direct Desktop. In comparison, Compaq and IBM are looking a little flat.
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2%-[SCM] The People Factor: Accelerating Supply Chain Transformation Through Education (8 Pages)
by Sree Hameed and Marc Escande
Jul 31, 2004 Abstract : This article summarizes the findings from a study of why customers failed to attain the full value potential of their SCM projects. Most SCM projects continue to focus much of their energy on technology implementations and simply pay lip service to end-user training and executive alignment. Learn the pitfalls causing SCM project failures and how to avoid them.
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2%-[SCM] Microsoft Keeps on Rounding up Its Business Solutions Part One: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 1, 2003 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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2%-[SCM] Inventory Planning & Optimization: Extending Your ERP System (2 Pages)
by Dirk Hooiman
Apr 4, 2003 Abstract : SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality. The SCM market has been growing so strongly that where SCM was once viewed as a means to gain competitive advantage, companies now see it as a necessary extension of an ERP system, especially Inventory Management and Optimization solutions.
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2%-[SCM] Lucrative but 'Risky' Aftermarket Business—Service and Replacement Parts SCM (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic and Olin Thompson
Jul 28, 2005 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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2%-[SCM] SCM Software for Real World Manufacturing: A Case for Mission Critical Use (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 24, 2004 Abstract : In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a 'management by exception' operations with no constraints or bottlenecks to worry about. But in reality manufacturing is all about managing constraints. A lot of constraints! This article discusses the impacts of constraints on manufacturing planning and execution and how a well implemented SCM software can help in overcoming these constraints.
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2%-[SCM] ERP and SCM Implementations Part One: Doing Too Much Too Soon (3 Pages)
by Joseph Strub
Apr 8, 2004 Abstract : In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a quadruple jump in ice skating; running a sub 3:50 minute mile in track; and winning the Tour de France in cycling--all in the same year. How? By trying to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) software at the same time. Read on why this is an ill-advised course of action with an extremely low probability of success.
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2%-[SCM] Intentia's Movex for Food and Beverage: Gaining a Foothold in North America Part Two: SCM and Other Functions (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Joseph J. Strub
Feb 3, 2004 Abstract : The SCM features of Movex should assist you in streamlining your operations to make them more efficient and cost-effective. Movex has meanwhile expanded its hardware base and has long added customer relationship management (CRM) modules.
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2%-[SCM] PeopleSoft Gathers Manufacturing and SCM Wherewithal Part One: Recent Anouncements (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 24, 2004 Abstract : Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of renowned manufacturing ERP provider J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently, the acquisition of demand flow and lean manufacturing software solutions from JCIT, might indicate that PeopleSoft has finally gotten its manufacturing creed. Will these moves finally and lastingly establish it as a serious contender in the manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) space?
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2%-[SCM] 'Collaborative Commerce': ERP, CRM, e-Proc, and SCM Unite! A Series Study: Baan and Parent Company, Invensys (6 Pages)
by Randy Garland
Sep 20, 2001 Abstract : Baan is now iBaan, fully focused on the Internet via Portals and web technologies, across CRM, ERP, and SCM spaces.
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