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ERP Evaluation Center

Nov 22, 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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A Small Enterprise Resource Planning Vendor: The Vision and the Challenges ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 20, 2006 Abstract : Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that are mainly about lack of respect or recognition—that is, if there is even any recognition of Jeeves at all.
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How Has Made2Manage Systems Been Managing Itself? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 22, 2000 Abstract : On July 25, Made2Manage Systems, Inc., a provider of enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers, and Click Commerce, Inc., the provider of Enterprise Channel Management software and services, announced a new offering to enable small and mid-sized manufacturers to leverage the Internet to support their sales, inventory and service networks. Earlier, on July 19, Made2Manage Systems, Inc. reported second quarter 2000 results.
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To Gain Market Share in the Mid-Market, SAP Leaves No Stone Unturned ( Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Jun 30, 2003 Abstract : The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market segment extensively. This is the second of a series of articles that look at strategies deployed by major enterprise solution vendors to attract the SMB decision makers and whether those vendors are ''dumbing down'' their enterprise software for the mid-market. This article evaluates SAP's mid-market solutions and its implementation approach.
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Standardizing on One ERP System in a Multi-division Enterprise ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 1, 2002 Abstract : In an enterprise with multiple operating divisions, should the enterprise standardize on a single set of software? Recent broadening of major ERP products’ scope and the advent of Web-based product architecture may tempt corporations to consider deploying this concept. Although the enterprise can generate many benefits from standardization, they may also create other issues that often result in disruptions.
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SSA Acquires MAX Hoping To Leap From Its MIN ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & P. Catz
May 7, 2001 Abstract : In order to return from oblivion SSA continues with more decisive moves to put itself back on the global enterprise applications map. Renaming itself as SSA Global Technologies (SSA GT) was one of the moves. It has recently acquired MAX International, a move to expand its offerings into the small and medium enterprise market. Will the market witness another Baan-like resurrection of a fallen ERP vendor?
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Standardizing on One ERP System in a Multi-division Enterprise (6 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 4, 2001 Abstract : In an enterprise with multiple operating divisions, should the enterprise standardize on a single set of software? Recent broadening of major ERP productsメ scope and the advent of Web-based product architecture may tempt corporations to consider deploying this concept. Although the enterprise can generate many benefits from standardization, they may also create other issues that often result in disruptions.
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Comparison of ERP and CRM Markets' Life cycle Snapshots ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 31, 2004 Abstract : Today's enterprise applications are required as a matter of course to address more than the processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. Almost all traditional ERP vendors (small and big alike) had to experience a wake-up call and have long been trying to expand their product offering in tune with the ever-changing trends and requirements of the new collaborative economy. The need for providing a full, comprehensive CRM suite rather than an individual solution or a bundle of point solutions for each distinct CRM area remains firm, and will urge further market consolidation.
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Enterprise Process Improvement (EPI) Software: Customer and Software Vendor Collaboration ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 16, 2004 Abstract : Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Not so fast! While you were completing your implementation project, a new release of the software may have already hit the street or, for sure, there is one in the pipeline. Now you are faced with the decision as to if and when to take on the new release. Maybe now is the time to look at how a new class of software tools, enterprise process improvement (EPI), can assist you in the upgrade decision.
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The 'Joy' Of Enterprise Systems Implementations Part 1: Inexorable Statistics ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 8, 2002 Abstract : We take the liberty to expand further on the findings of a report, which was recently released by a renowned research organization, and which pinpoints enterprise applications implementations’ dissatisfactions in no uncertain terms. One may expect even more bad news in the future given the intricacy of collaborative inter-enterprise business.
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