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Quoting and Costing for Multiple Units of Measure ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 7, 2006 Abstract : A common need of plastics producers is real-time shop floor production monitoring. This serves many purposes, including tracking cycles on tools or machines, data collection, precision measurement, analysis and reporting, gage management, and material usage and labor tracking.
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Freeware Vendor's Web Tracking Draws Curses ( Pages)
by D. Geller
Nov 29, 1999 Abstract : The free cartoon character cursor provided by Comet Systems Inc. tracks and stores the web visits of millions of people. This potential privacy issue was discovered and announced by the same security consultant who discovered, in March of 1999, that Microsoft Windows was inserting unique serial numbers into many documents created within Office 97 programs like Word and Excel.
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Project Portfolio Management for New Product Development: Tracking the Project Cycle from Idea to Launch ( 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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Cisco’s Complete Network in a Box ( Pages)
by G. Duhaime
Jun 16, 2000 Abstract : Cisco has extended its Architecture for Voice, Video, and Integrated Data (AVVID) to the mid-sized market. Cisco has introduced the new LAN switching solution containing the Catalyst 3524-PWR-XL and upgraded software functionality for the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 series XL desktop switches.
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Mirapoint ~ ISP Messaging Solution in a Box? ( Pages)
by P. Hayes
Apr 24, 2000 Abstract : The Mirapoint administration client allows you to also administer services directly. Mirapoint supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), NIS (Network Information Service), SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), POP (Post Office Protocol) and IMAP (Internet Mail Access Protocol).
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PeopleSoft Delivers Oxymoron In 'Supply Chain in a Box' ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 29, 2000 Abstract : Users would do well to take PeopleSoft’s claims with a vein of salt and maintain realistic expectations regarding the challenges they will face in integrating their supply chains.
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Podcast: What the Revolution in ERP for Distribution Means to Your Organization ( Pages)
by Dylan Persaud
Jul 25, 2007 Abstract : Today, globalization is becoming a way of business. With big-box retailers, supplier relationship management (SRM) has become an important component in how organizations conduct business. In this podcast, Rodney Winger from Epicor discusses ERP - distribution software and SRM solutions.
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Software Selection: A Third Alternative Part One: The Buyer's Perspective ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
May 14, 2005 Abstract : Recently, the traditional method of selecting software based on functions and features has come under scrutiny. Some even suggest that this method is unduly drawn out and fails to focus on the critical processes of business. As you might expect, vendors would rather sell you out-of-the-box business processes and solutions that would improve efficiency, increase yields, and drive their costs down. A third alternative for selecting software, which will be discussed in this article, attempts to provide the assurances needed by the buyer and the efficiency desired by the vendor.
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ERP and SCM Implementations Part Two: Interfaces and Priorities ( Pages)
by Joseph Strub
Apr 9, 2004 Abstract : To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect is when dissatisfaction arises. These can be dealt with in a rational manner through the employment of effective project and change management procedures. However, an area that typically creates problems, whether expected or not, is the development of interfaces between proprietary software that cannot be replaced.
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