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Fourth Shift Corporation: Working Overtime To Provide Complete Customer Care (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 2, 2000
Abstract : Fourth Shift claims to have grasped the requirements of its target market (SMEs) that wish to acquire most of their business applications from a single source, even if they have to sacrifice some functionality. To that end, the company launched its Complete Care program. Complete Care is possibly the most comprehensive approach for small and midsize manufacturers to obtain needed business enterprise applications, backed by professional services and a long-term commitment to the customer's success. However, Fourth Shiftﾒs future is not without significant challenges.
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When the Bigger Fish Eats the Smaller to Become a Bigger Fish (3 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Apr 13, 2003
Abstract : This time the merger and acquisition of Connect-Care by Firstwave appears to be a search for vertical market access. Connect-Care provides a direct reach to 87 software vendors that may represent both vertical expertise and a network of resellers. The stakes are high. Will the Firstwave technical lead and the Connect-Care vertical expertise bring a best-of- breed CRM application that the market needs?
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What Does Vendor Consolidation Mean To The End User? (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & PJ Jakovljevic
May 10, 2003
Abstract : End-user companies should track the financial health of their vendors to see if the vendor will be a collector or one of the collected. If the end-user company has a focused vendor, think of that vendor's health and help them become even better in your type of business. If your vendor is acquired, meet the new owners. The new owners motivation in buying your product and vendor was the install base and that's you. Showing interest is your part in keeping the relationship the way you want it.
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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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iVita Mines Assets for Bottom Line Health (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
May 18, 2000
Abstract : iVita proposes to improve corporate knowledge of the value (and location) of all assets. This will enable companies to manage assets like cash. The first question iVita asks is, ﾓWhatﾒs an asset?ﾔ
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ASP: For The Health of It (3 Pages)
by A. Turner
Apr 14, 2000
Abstract : 5-Year ASP Contract for Internet Healthcare Software Awarded to Healthcare Systems & Solutions.
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Microsoft Axapta: Design Factors Shape System Usage Part Three: Manufacturing Environments (5 Pages)
by Scott Hamilton
Feb 12, 2005
Abstract : If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design factors affecting system usage in a manufacturing environment.
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Microsoft Axapta: Design Factors Shape System Usage Part Two: Distribution Environments (4 Pages)
by Scott Hamilton
Feb 11, 2005
Abstract : If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design factors affecting system usage in a distribution environment.
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SAP To Take Care Of All Suppliers (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 21, 2002
Abstract : SAP's first major product delivery that leverages recently the recently endorsed technology foundation, allows it to offer a collaborative solution. This does not mean that the amount of time and resources required to implement and manage the supplier enablement process can be underestimated.
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