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ERP Evaluation Center

Jul 4, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted ERP knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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The Pain and Gain Of Integrated EDI Part One: The Pain of Integrated EDI (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 21, 2005 Abstract : The real action is in merging the influx of electronically transmitted data with existing information already being processed within the ERP system, and the ensuing challenge is to make sense of this constant flood of information arriving daily in the form of EDI or XML messages.
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Manufacturing Software for an Integrated Steel Plant (5 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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Best of Breed Versus Fully Integrated Software: The Pro's and Con's (7 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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The Art Of Distributed Development Of Multi-Lingual Three-Tier Internet Applications (7 Pages)
by Dragomir D. Dimitrijevic, Ph.D.
Feb 1, 2003 Abstract : In this article we describe author's experience with the distributed development of multi-lingual three-tier Java/ CORBA/database Internet applications. We believe that the described tips and tricks of trade may be of great use to readers who are involved with Java applications development.
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The Quest for the Right Self-service Model: Enterprise Content Management Suite or Integrated, Best-of-breed? (3 Pages)
by Hans Mercx
Mar 19, 2007 Abstract : Organizations are looking for self-service models to manage their internal and external content. Content management systems are the answer, but then the question becomes which to choose—an all-in-one enterprise content management suite, or an integrated, best-of-breed point solution?
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Resilient Enterprise Solutions Vendor Displays Sociability and Pragmatic Product Development (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 10, 2006 Abstract : During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release, IFS Applications 7. The vendor has also been surging forward by harnessing new partnerships, including turning high-profile customers into developers and subsequent resellers
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Preparing for Product Development in Process Manufacturing (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 10, 2006 Abstract : Process manufacturing is complex, rendering the development of software to automate product lifecycle management for it a challenge. Moreover, due to variation in regulatory and other requirements, industry-tailored solutions are in demand.
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Project Portfolio Management for New Product Development: Tracking the Project Cycle from Idea to Launch (4 Pages)
by Neil Stolovitsky
Jan 6, 2006 Abstract : Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution for new product development (NPD) projects. More importantly, NPD projects demand a best practices framework, like Stage-Gate®, for their success.
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Global Product Development Seen as a Boon for Product Lifecycle Management Vendors (3 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Dec 12, 2005 Abstract : An enterprise that wants to shift to a global product development strategy must invest in modern product lifecycle management (PLM) technology. Therefore, the PLM software market could be on the edge of a significant growth cycle.
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