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Catalyst International Ties Fate to SAP (7 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Feb 1, 2000 Abstract : In what may be the most significant event since the company's launch, Catalyst International has lashed its corporate ship to ERP leviathan SAP in a new alliance. The deal could buoy the small Wisconsin vendor through unprecedented revenues or scuttle it.
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Catalyst International Bit by Y2K Bug (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Oct 4, 1999 Abstract : 'Catalyst International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLYS), a leader in warehouse management software, today announced that due to longer sales cycles of prospective customers, revenues are expected to be lower than projected resulting in a third quarter loss. The delay in signing new contracts appears to result from a general slow down in procurement and contracting decisions by tier one customers as Y2K approaches. Further, sales of new accounts were hindered for several months between Catalyst's pre-release announcement regarding the 'potential strategic partner' and the actual press release announcing the SAP/Catalyst Advanced Strategic Alliance du
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Catalyst International Secures French Connection with Steria (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 21, 1999 Abstract : MILWAUKEE, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst International, Inc. CLYS, a leading supplier of warehouse management systems (WMS) applications, today announced the signing of a new VAR partner agreement with Steria, one of France's largest systems and services integrators. The new agreement gives Steria sole rights to provide sales, marketing and implementation services for Catalyst's WMS solutions in France.
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SAP Announces Investment in Catalyst International (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : ERP giant SAP AG announced on September 1 that it had acquired nearly a 10% stake in warehouse management system (WMS) vendor, Catalyst International Inc.
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Catalyst International to Tread Water With SAP Through 2000 (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Aug 30, 2000 Abstract : While Catalyst should be congratulated for improving profitability, the Wall Street and user communities were clearly expecting to see more revenue from its pact with ERP giant SAP.
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Will Recent Acquisition Catalyze Catalyst’s Strategy? Part One: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 25, 2004 Abstract : For years, Catalyst International was a leading public WMS/SCE vendor before missteps by its previous management team caused serious problems in strategy and execution. Over the past few years Catalyst's turnaround strategy has returned it to growth and profitability. As a result, it has recently been acquired by ComVest, a wealthy, private investment firm. This development may indicate private equity investors' renewed interest in this market and might validate the company's turnaround strategy that began in late 2001. Still, the question remains whether the anticipated infusion of capital from ComVest will enable Catalyst to become a consolidator and rejoin its mightier direct competitors in the industry's upper echelon.
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ERP - Distribution Showdown! Oracle's JD Edwards vs. Technology Group International (1 Page)
by Dylan Persaud
Jul 31, 2007 Abstract : Using our ERP - Distribution Evaluation Center, we compared Oracle's JD Edwards and Technology Group International head-on. For the overall rankings portion, we looked at these vendors' solutions in two basic configurations, with and without back-office (human resources [HR] and financials) functionality. To eliminate any chance of bias and to ensure a level playing field, all 3, 414 criteria comprising all the modules and submodules in the ERP - distribution request for information (RFI) were given equal weight and priority...
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New Data Triggers for International Supply Chain Finance (5 Pages)
by David Gustin
Jul 8, 2005 Abstract : Corporations have drastically changed their global supply chain models over a short period. The market is also in the early stages of migrating to data triggered finance, creating opportunities for banks and logistic companies to develop international supply chain finance solutions.
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International Trade Logistics Challenge Automated Global E-Trading (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 11, 2004 Abstract : The Internet has enabled a networked world, a communication infrastructure, and emerging enterprise applications, which have opened the door for international trade in earnest. But not many applications really offer multi-enterprise services and software to automate the transportation and Internet-based logistics management needs of a global trading network.
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