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In 2004, Microsoft offered a midwestern-US-based financial services corporation a range of options to renew and replace its
existing enterprise agreement. But without the right negotiating skills, how could it be certain Microsoft’s offer was the
most cost-saving approach? The company engaged an indepe (...)
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for WMS Helps Vehicle Distribution Company Improve Delivery.Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound. JM Family Enterprises knew there had to be a more efficient way to organize its picking,
packing, and tracking systems. Because of the specif (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for WMS Helps Vehicle Distribution Company Improve Delivery.Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevan...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
When it comes to the business challenges of the distribution industry, one solution does not fit all. Packaged with smart
functionality to address key business issues, Infor’s products have successfully fulfilled the needs of distributors worldwide.
Learn how its enterprise resource planning (ERP) and (...)
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... Source: Infor. Document Type: Case Study Description: When it comes
to the ... enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) solutions
have ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Euromadi was looking to automate its business processes and increase effectiveness. With hundreds of suppliers all over the
world, it needed a system that could help manage the relationships of more than 220 associate companies. By integrating business
process management (BPM) with an enterprise content (...)
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... Source: Polymita Technologies. Document Type: Case Study Description:
Euromadi was looking to automate its business processes and increase effectiveness. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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The best CRM choice for Global Refund. Read TEC's whitepaper here! Swiss financial services company Global Refund needed to
replace its antiquated customer relationship management (CRM) system. To find a mobile-enabled, user-friendly solution that
could handle the company’s 15 million yearly transaction (...)
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... Source: Technology Evaluation Centers. Document Type: Case Study Description:
Swiss financial services company Global Refund needed to replace its antiquated ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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The year 2001, which was an exceptional year of financial performance for PeopleSoft, including record total revenue, record
profit, and more than $500 million of generated cash, might have become its liability as well, as it might be quite difficult
to repeat. (...)
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The year 2001, which was an exceptional year of financial performance for PeopleSoft, including record total revenue, record
profit, and more than...
Published:
2002-06-19
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A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the realities of its sole market – food manufacturers who sell to the foodservice and vending markets. (...)
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A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the rea...
Published:
2003-01-06
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In PeopleSoft’s case, the fact remains that it is still the best-attuned offering (in terms of pricing, vertical extensions,
customizability, professional service approach, etc.) to the needs of large, service-oriented enterprises, or for ‘greenfield’
sites. However, to put things in the right pers (...)
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In PeopleSoft’s case, the fact remains that it is still the best-attuned offering (in terms of pricing, vertical extensions,
customizability, prof...
Published:
2002-06-24
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Abstract:
Once we cross the border of the enterprise, traditional enterprise-centric systems fail to provide visibility or a way to
understand and act, all in sync with our supply chain partners. This is why the delivery architecture of an application is
critical, especially for addressing multi-enterprise intera (...)
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Once we cross the border of the enterprise, traditional enterprise-centric systems fail to provide visibility or a way to
understand and act, all ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Abstract:
A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase accountability of the maintenance functions, and produce substantial financial savings. Read on to learn how this
can be accomplished. (...)
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A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase account...
Published:
2003-07-08
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Abstract:
Microsoft’s ambition will be its greatest challenge, as the company is concurrently experiencing an almost disruptive technology
transition from Windows to .NET, using Internet rather than PCs. Microsoft Business Solutions is now up to its gills with
soul-searching dilemmas, possibly with more issues t (...)
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Microsoft’s ambition will be its greatest challenge, as the company is concurrently experiencing an almost disruptive technology
transition from W...
Published:
2002-08-16
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Abstract:
When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick and easy
implementation", and "fast and big" returns on investment are common promises. These combined with the enticing "bells and
whistles" of a system can ultimately turn an eager custome (...)
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When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick
and easy implementation", and "...
Published:
2004-09-30
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Abstract:
It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it can be easily neglected in a slew of recent complementary acquisitions and subsequent attempts to intertwine
them. However, CDC and Pivotal looks like the kind o (...)
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It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it ca...
Published:
2004-02-09
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Abstract:
The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) hosts quarterly World Conferences to help organizations involved in data warehousing,
business intelligence, and performance management. These conferences supply a wealth of information aimed at improving organizational
decision-making, optimizing performance, and ac (...)
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... Best Practices in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing, also distributed quarterly, gives readers
a comprehensive collection of case studies, questions ...
Published:
2006-10-25
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Abstract:
While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the lush deals offered by the competition, realistically, the only way Oracle will lose customers is through
self-inflicted wounds. (...)
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While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the...
Published:
2005-05-25
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Abstract:
The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to become the largest enterprise applications supplier that is dedicated to the mid-market customer segment. (...)
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The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to bec...
Published:
2005-10-25
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Abstract:
Geac is now a financially conservative, stable but acquisitive organization that has remained profitable despite the general
IT industry downturn. Geac’s future focus on delivering new functionality to its heartland of existing customers and industry
verticals, while building out its technology to make (...)
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Geac is now a financially conservative, stable but acquisitive organization that has remained profitable despite the general
IT industry downturn....
Published:
2003-08-13
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Abstract:
Regardless of whether Oracle is cautiously pessimistic or SAP is unrealistically enthusiastic about the immediate future,
both vendors will quite likely weather the impending El Nino phase. Still, neither one can rest on its laurels, as they both
have their internal and external challenges to solve. (...)
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Regardless of whether Oracle is cautiously pessimistic or SAP is unrealistically enthusiastic about the immediate future,
both vendors will quite ...
Published:
2001-10-17
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Integration of the appointment scheduling system with other systems is necessary for maximum benefit. (...)
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Integration of the appointment scheduling system with other systems is necessary for maximum benefit.
Published:
2002-06-28