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The People Factor: Accelerating Supply Chain Transformation Through Education ( 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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SAP Users Speak Out on Credit and Collections Shortcomings ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Feb 1, 2000 Abstract : A recent survey of companies which have implemented SAP Accounts Receivable reveal more than a few areas where the system failed to deliver. Although nearly all reported one or more influences on credit and collections that did not relate to SAP, 70% of them felt shortcomings of SAP's A/R module were at least partly to blame for the observed rise in Days Sales Outstanding.
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J.D. Edwards and Numetrix Ponder the Future as One ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : Deciding that acquisition is the better part of valor, Numetrix cancelled its IPO to combine fortunes with ERP vendor J. D. Edwards & Company. Though technologically adept in the areas of supply chain planning and optimization, Numetrix has lacked a successful marketing strategy, a primary factor in its demise as an independent company. Now, the marketplace scrutinizes the new combination, strategies for integration of Numetrix, and the growing footprint of J. D. Edwards.
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The Technology Choices ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 27, 2005 Abstract : In the battle between Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and the UK-based the Sage Group for the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment, technology choices will be a major factor.
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Access to Critical Business Intelligence: Challenging Data Warehouses? ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 15, 2005 Abstract : There is a perception that if business users are given access to enterprise databases and raw query tools, they will create havoc in the system, which is a possibility—unless the business intelligence (BI) product developer understands the potential problem and addresses it as a business-critical factor.
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Beware of Vendors Bearing Solutions ( Pages)
by Dave Stein
Apr 30, 2005 Abstract : Hype has been a major factor in the recent downfall of some of the enterprise application industry's most illustrious players. This article presents some very simple things that you can do to prevent yourself and your company from being tomorrow's lead story in the industry trades.
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Getting It Right: Product, Quality, Timing, and Price ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 19, 2006 Abstract : The most important factor in industry is no longer the mere price of the product. Increasingly, the purchaser's task has become to obtain the right product of the right quality at the right time—and for the right price.
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Managing Lean Manufacturing Using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 (0 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Aug 10, 2009 Abstract : A supply chain management system (SCM) is a critical success factor for implementing lean manufacturing. The SCM system helps define product structure, costing information, financial information and reports and is a useful tool in the decision-making process.
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Beware of Vendors Bearing Solutions (4 Pages)
by Dave Stein
May 13, 2004 Abstract : Hype has been a major factor in the recent downfall of some of the enterprise application industry’s most illustrious players. This article presents some very simple things that you can do to prevent yourself and your company from being tomorrow’s lead story in the industry trades.
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