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SYSPRO remains a stalwart vendor within the mid-market accounting, manufacturing, and distribution software markets. The
current market trend is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for small and medium-sized companies with
a justifiable return on investment (ROI), and SYSPRO seems to (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
SYSPRO remains a stalwart vendor within the mid-market accounting, manufacturing, and distribution software markets. The current
market trend is t...
Published:
2003-03-15
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
... as it relates to their abovementioned core business processes (eg, capital projects, manufacturing,
EAM and service ... Hows IFS for steel and metal manufacturing?
...
Published:
2010-08-26
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Abstract:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implementations and customer loyalty) will remain important requirements for success, particularly in the lower
end of the market, vertical focus will be the key factor (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implement...
Published:
2003-10-14
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Abstract:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implementations and customer loyalty) will remain important requirements for success, particularly in the lower
end of the market, vertical focus will be the key factor (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implement...
Published:
2003-10-14
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Abstract:
Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global
and Infor seem to be showing signs of more deliberation and even restraint, rather than jumping the gun to indiscriminately
gain market share. (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global
and Infor seem to be sh...
Published:
2006-04-24
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Abstract:
Logically, radio frequency identification (RFID) deployment will be a far cry from a minor development project that can be
completed in a few months or weeks. It will take months and years to assess how RFID will affect manufacturing and shipping
operations and IT systems. It will take time to bring soft (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
... Also, some pertinent articles published previously on our ... begin
RFID implementation at the manufacturing level, rather ... RFID signals (such as metal
and liquid ...
Published:
2004-05-20
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Abstract:
Logically, radio frequency identification (RFID) deployment will be a far cry from a minor development project that can be
completed in a few months or weeks. It will take months and years to assess how RFID will affect manufacturing and shipping
operations and IT systems. It will take time to bring soft (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
... Also, some pertinent articles published previously on our ... begin
RFID implementation at the manufacturing level, rather ... RFID signals (such as metal
and liquid ...
Published:
2004-05-20
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
... Here are a couple more articles on the subject. ... the chemicals used
are recycled to recover the precious metal. ... way to explain the different manufacturing
models ...
Published:
2007-11-12
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Abstract:
Will Ramco be able to deliver on its vision of personalized, assembled applications? Time will tell, but the indications
are good. Ramco faces a crowded and consolidating enterprise market, but has shown patience and realistic expectations for
its growth. (...)
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Will Ramco be able to deliver on its vision of personalized, assembled applications? Time will tell, but the indications are
good. Ramco faces a c...
Published:
2003-11-05
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Abstract:
MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a developed affiliate channel, which has also broadened its product offering. Combined respective MAPICS and Frontstep
customers and partners should be encouraged by (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a devel...
Published:
2003-10-15
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Abstract:
E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise resource planning vendors with extensive e-commerce initiatives, development staffs, and renewed interest
in PLM, are as likely to lead the way. (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-10-21
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Abstract:
Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement to integrate the system into a disparate system when a business-to-business or business-to-consumer
extension is part of the business model. (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement...
Published:
2006-09-20
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Abstract:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart vendors, express their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues. (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart ve...
Published:
2007-07-06
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Abstract:
Using technologies that are intrinsically compatible should result in faster and less costly development. Thus, any application
suite rewritten in the Microsoft .NET managed code framework should not have to contend with inefficiencies resulting from
mixing or wrapping technologies. (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
Using technologies that are intrinsically compatible should result in faster and less costly development. Thus, any application
suite rewritten in...
Published:
2006-10-04
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
... On the other hand, the most recently released Assembly Manufacturing type is ...
trend toward imposing more requirements for machine shops, metal fabricators, and ...
Published:
2009-05-15
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Abstract:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is going to determine whether a product is going to be able to accommodate increasingly evolving user
requirements. (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is...
Published:
2006-09-18
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
... miss key manufacturing features, such as lean manufacturing principles,
integrated ... ERP implementation project at an automotive supplier (a metal stamping and
...
Published:
2010-05-26
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Abstract:
Traditional enterprise systems have proven difficult to change and extend. The inherent problem of old core code and business
logic duplication is part of the reason traditional enterprise resource planning systems have not readily taken to e-commerce. (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
Traditional enterprise systems have proven difficult to change and extend. The inherent problem of old core code and business
logic duplication is...
Published:
2006-09-19
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HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned. (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned.
Published:
2004-10-20
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Abstract:
The European Union’s WEEE Directive requires electronics manufacturers of member states to manage and pay for electrical
and electronics waste recycling. Yet some prospective business service providers are waiting for the legislation and market
to mature before offering their solutions. (...)
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eam articles for metal manufacturing:
The European Union’s WEEE Directive requires electronics manufacturers of member states to manage and pay for electrical and
electronics waste rec...
Published:
2009-03-20