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Software RFP Template (1 Page)
by TEC Staff
Nov 5, 2007
Abstract : When it comes to choosing the right enterprise software; time is money. But with a software RFP template, gathering and prioritizing your software requirements becomes a walk in the park. Criteria is predefined for you and written in a language that software vendors understand—allowing an apples-to-apples comparison. Save months of time on your software selection and download one of our software RFP templates today.
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Software Comparison (1 Page)
by TEC Staff
Oct 4, 2007
Abstract : Software comparison doesn't have to be a mystery. We offer you the 3 most important rules about how to get your business software comparison right. Not only will you discover why so many software comparisons go disastrously wrong, but you will also get the free software comparison reports, tools, and information you need to make a successful business software comparison work for you. Start your software comparison now!
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Business Software Reviews (1 Page)
by TEC Staff
Sep 21, 2007
Abstract : Not sure how to launch your business software reviews? Find out about the 3 steps to an ideal business software appraisal. Learn about the pitfalls of a manual business software requirements analysis—and how you can avoid the trap of costly delays and business software report inaccuracies! Finally, discover the secrets to wrapping up your business software reviews with reliable software reports, tailored to your needs.
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Brain of Supply Chain System (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jun 19, 2004
Abstract : A software tool called advanced planning and optimization, APO, for short, is used to make a supply chain system cost effective and integrated. Since this tool works on top of all other software tools which are used to plan, monitor, and control supply chain activities and control them, APO can effectively be called the brain of a supply chain system. This article explores advantages of having an APO tool for managing supply chain functions even if a business already has invested in a supply chain management (SCM) system. If a company has not made the investment then the APO tool can be used together with the upcoming SCM system.
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Best of Breed Versus Fully Integrated Software: The Pro's and Con's ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 8, 2003
Abstract : After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy their software needs. This comes as a shock to the corporate systems culture when user communities were told that fully integrated software such as ERP, SCM, and EAM were the only way to meet their software needs. After developing a level playing field, this article examines the pro’s and con’s of one alternative over the other. Read on to see if you agree with the merits of the best of breed or fully integrated software approach to software selection.
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Manufacturing Software for an Integrated Steel Plant ( Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 30, 2004
Abstract : An integrated steel plant poses a challenge to any software vendor who wants to build manufacturing software for it. That is why there are not many software vendors around who can claim to possess manufacturing software which fits the requirements of an integrated steel plant. The steel industry has not been doing well for last one decade. But today, it is poised to make a remarkable comeback. This fact presents a good opportunity for software vendors to tap this industry.
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ERP and WMS Co-Existence: When System Worlds Collide ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Jun 17, 2003
Abstract : You are currently using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. You want to improve your warehouse management and operations and are considering a warehouse management system (WMS) solution. However, there is significant overlap between ERP software and a WMS regarding inventory-related functionality. Read on to learn about some of the considerations and decisions that need to be made to ensure that the maximum benefits are obtained from each software solution.
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Essential ERP – Current Market Trends – Part II ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 3, 2000
Abstract : ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization’s underlying business processes — primarily accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. This note identifies current trends in the ERP market that we believe are the direct consequence of vendors’ attempts to 1) resolve current ERP functional and/or technological deficiencies, and/or 2) expand software sales both within their existing and potential customer bases.
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Essential ERP – Current Market Trends – Part I ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 2, 2000
Abstract : ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization’s underlying business processes — primarily accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. This note identifies current trends in the ERP market that we believe are the direct consequence of vendors’ attempts to 1) resolve current ERP functional and/or technological deficiencies, and/or 2) expand software sales both within their existing and potential customer bases.
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