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Abstract:
While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning application functionality, these systems will not likely converge anytime soon, because they use different
technologies and have different user requirements. (...)
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financial planning and control:
While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning app...
Published:
2008-03-28
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Abstract:
The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of synergistic software developments from other ERP siblings. (...)
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financial planning and control:
The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of s...
Published:
2006-05-02
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Abstract:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corporate activity. Therefore, organizations choosing BI suites should consider both their financial management
tools and future integration with key business-area so (...)
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financial planning and control:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corpora...
Published:
2003-11-22
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Abstract:
Cincom's latest product release covers many new bases, is architecturally adequate and remains a well-attuned offering for
ETO and MRO enterprises. While it is a competitive product that will create buzz in its markets, the road to success is by
no means guaranteed. (...)
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financial planning and control:
... human resources (HR), costing and financial accounting, as ... system
changes and future upgrades (via a regression control). ... to-order (ATO) and MTO planning
to be ...
Published:
2002-05-24
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Abstract:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force throughout 1999. The market size for 1999, with the 4th quarter yet to be reported, is estimated at $18.5B-$19.5B
(12%-16% growth over 1998), with sales expected t (...)
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financial planning and control:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force thro...
Published:
1999-01-01
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures and technologies at its core. (...)
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financial planning and control:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures a...
Published:
2003-11-21
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Abstract:
Manufacturers today need to react quickly in order to remain efficient and competitive, given that the biggest problem they
face is that change is the only constant in manufacturing. For those who are lucky, only minor changes will happen between
the "as planned" and "as executed" worlds. (...)
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financial planning and control:
Manufacturers today need to react quickly in order to remain efficient and competitive, given that the biggest problem they
face is that change is...
Published:
2004-06-17
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Abstract:
Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource planning software-as-a-service application. Its solution is good news for small and medium businesses
in more ways than one. (...)
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financial planning and control:
Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource ...
Published:
2007-01-22
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Abstract:
Cincom's latest product release covers many new bases, is architecturally adequate and remains a well-attuned offering for
ETO and MRO enterprises. While it is a competitive product that will create buzz in its markets, the road to success is by
no means guaranteed. (...)
Excerpt related to
financial planning and control:
... human resources (HR), costing and financial accounting, as ... system
changes and future upgrades (via a regression control). ... to-order (ATO) and MTO planning
to be ...
Published:
2002-05-24
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Abstract:
With its short term ownership under Baan all but forgotten, CODA has been doing well, owing to its astute offerings tailored
to the preferences of each regional market, coupled with some recent appetizing acquisitions. (...)
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financial planning and control:
With its short term ownership under Baan all but forgotten, CODA has been doing well, owing to its astute offerings tailored
to the preferences of...
Published:
2005-11-14
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Abstract:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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financial planning and control:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-25
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Abstract:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight
is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an
audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establ (...)
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financial planning and control:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is
being refocused on the...
Published:
2003-10-20
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures and technologies at its core. (...)
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financial planning and control:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures a...
Published:
2003-11-21
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Abstract:
Within its marketing and proposal automation product, Deltek espouses an emerging CRM derivative known as client relationship
management, which should help firms track client relationships in a more sophisticated manner than through methods such as
referral or word-of-mouth, which were appropriate during (...)
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financial planning and control:
Within its marketing and proposal automation product, Deltek espouses an emerging CRM derivative known as client relationship
management, which sh...
Published:
2004-01-12
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Abstract:
Bar code technology allows users to analyze information to develop more accurate maintenance, personnel, and financial planning.
In particular it can hasten the data recording processes in a maintenance system, as seen in its use in the aircraft maintenance
process. (...)
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financial planning and control:
... In this case, the system can be used to control who uses the tool and when. ...
Maintenance planning; Material planning; Personnel planning; Financial
planning. ...
Published:
2005-05-02
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Abstract:
Knowing the history and evolution of ERP is essential to understanding its current application and its future developments.
Each step in the evolution of ERP is built on the fundamentals and principles developed within the previous one. (...)
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financial planning and control:
Knowing the history and evolution of ERP is essential to understanding its current application and its future developments.
Each step in the evolu...
Published:
2000-12-25
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Abstract:
Knowing the history and evolution of enterprise applications is essential to understanding their current use and future developments.
Each step in the evolution of the software is built on the fundamentals and principles developed within the previous one,
which holds true for the contemporary phase of th (...)
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financial planning and control:
Knowing the history and evolution of enterprise applications is essential to understanding their current use and future developments.
Each step in...
Published:
2004-03-31
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financial planning and control:
... can business really do without the accountants role in budgeting, budgetary control,
financial planning/modelling and other key functional areas that ...
Published:
2011-05-31
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Abstract:
In virtually all manufacturing companies, there is a direct correlation between inventory levels and overall business performance.
In fact, CEO's and CFO's believe that their companies consistently carry 25 to 40 percent or more inventory than is needed. (...)
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financial planning and control:
... Worse, instead of improving financial performance, it often ... result
from ineffective inventory planning processes and ... to get inventory under control
before you ...
Published:
2002-05-16
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Abstract:
The new millennium has completely redrawn the IT industry map especially in the enterprise marketing management (EMM) sector.
The number of independent marketing automation vendors has significantly shrunk. Names such as Xchange, MarketFirst, Annuncio,
and Prime Response no longer exist. Amongst the few (...)
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financial planning and control:
The new millennium has completely redrawn the IT industry map especially in the enterprise marketing management (EMM) sector.
The number of indepe...
Published:
2004-05-06