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EAM/CMMS Evaluation Center

Nov 22, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted EAM 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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Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations Part 2: Applying Controls and Audit Emphasis ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Oct 21, 2003 Abstract : Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist is as normal as calling in a kicking specialist in a penalty or field goal situation in football. Particularly when you consider the majority of an enterprise software implementation is all about testing, the present of an auditor as a functioning member of the project team makes perfect and logical sense.
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Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations Part 1: Project Planning and Management ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Oct 20, 2003 Abstract : Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establish effective controls at the outset, when the enterprise software is being implemented. Read on to learn where and how, as an executive sponsor, project manager, or team member, you can instill audit procedures that can continue throughout the life of the software.
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EAM versus CMMS: What's Right for Your Company ( Pages)
by Joe Strub and P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 20, 2008 Abstract : This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM) takes over, focusing on features and functionality of EAM software. It also compares CMMS and EAM software and explores the two key differentiators.
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EAM versus CMMS: What's Right for Your Company (0 Pages)
by Joe Strub and P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 24, 2009 Abstract : This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM) takes over, focusing on features and functionality of EAM software. It also compares CMMS and EAM software and explores the two key differentiators.
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EAM Showdown! IFS vs. Mincom vs. CHAMPS ( Pages)
by Sadat Zaman
Apr 27, 2007 Abstract : Using our EAM Evaluation Center, we compared Mincom Ellipse, CHAMPS, and IFS head-on. For the overall rankings, we looked at the vendors in two basic configurations: with back-office (HR and financials) functionality, for a total of eight main modules, and without, for a total of six main modules. To eliminate any chance of bias, and to ensure a level playing field, all 3,146 criteria comprising the modules and submodules in the EAM request for information (RFI) were given equal weight and priority.
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EAM Versus CMMS: What's Right for Your Company? Part One ( Pages)
by Joe Strub and P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 15, 2004 Abstract : As companies continue to look for more areas from which to squeeze out revenues and reduce expenses, enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software continue to receive good press as the systems providing an answer--and with justification. But what software makes the most sense for your company and from which providers--EAM/CMMS best-of-breed incumbents or enterprise resource planning (ERP)
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Audit Your Message Strategy by Answering Three Questions (0 Pages)
by Lawson Abinanti
Sep 1, 2008 Abstract : Most companies create a new marketing plan every 12 months. At the same time, they should audit their message strategy to stay on top of competitors’ marketing and to have confidence that they are delivering the right message to their market.
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Audit Your Message Strategy by Answering Three Questions ( Pages)
by Lawson Abinanti
Jan 4, 2008 Abstract : Most companies create a new marketing plan every 12 months. At the same time, they should audit their message strategy to stay on top of competitors’ marketing and to have confidence that they are delivering the right message to their market.
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Attributes of Sarbanes-Oxley Tool Sets Part Two: Information and Communication, Monitoring, and Startup Tips ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub & Michael J. Lucas
Dec 9, 2003 Abstract : An earlier article, Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations, included a brief discussion of the use of computer-based tool sets and repositories to facilitate compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Here we examine this issue in more detail. Of particular interest are the key characteristics that you should look for when selecting such tool sets. Read on to see how these tool sets can assist your company in meeting the new audit challenges facing corporate America.
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