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Abstract:
With a heavy heart, in 1999, SAP had to go back to the drawing board, to do a thorough redesign of its erstwhile ill-reputed
Apparel & Footwear Solution (AFS). It appears that the effort was worthwhile. (...)
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... time and money consuming implementations that also ... order fulfillment,
financials/ accounting, business intelligence (BI), CRM ... of the largest
Apparel and Footwear ...
Published:
2002-07-31
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Abstract:
With a heavy heart, in 1999, SAP had to go back to the drawing board, to do a thorough redesign of its erstwhile ill-reputed
Apparel & Footwear Solution (AFS). It appears that the effort was worthwhile. (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
... time and money consuming implementations that also ... order fulfillment,
financials/ accounting, business intelligence (BI), CRM ... of the largest
Apparel and Footwear ...
Published:
2002-07-31
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Abstract:
Biomet, a manufacturer of orthopedic medical products needed to support its worldwide need for sales information. (...)
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Biomet, a manufacturer of orthopedic medical products needed to support its worldwide need for sales information.
Published:
2001-09-25
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Abstract:
Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the results were based on the latest request for information (RFI) supplied to us by the vendors, and
all priorities were assigned by the client. (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
Today’s Showdown is based on an industry-specific case study. Five enterprise resource planning vendors were selected for
the evaluation. All the ...
Published:
2008-03-10
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Abstract:
This part discusses the causes of ill-fated implementation (...)
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This part discusses the causes of ill-fated implementation.
Published:
2002-07-11
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. Read
on to find out why running with a pair of scissors is not t (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-06
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Abstract:
Over the last few years the market has seen a plethora of fixed-scope and fixed-price applications, pre-packaged vertical
solutions with industry templates, limited education and training, implementation tools, attractive support programs and hosting
services with catchy names, all aimed at making it fas (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
Over the last few years the market has seen a plethora of fixed-scope and fixed-price applications, pre-packaged vertical
solutions with industry ...
Published:
2002-07-05
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Abstract:
Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail industry leaders have begun to demonstrate an ability to achieve market advantage through the effective
use of specialized enterprise applications. As a result, t (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail ind...
Published:
2004-09-13
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Abstract:
Enterprise systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn
the whys, wheres, and whos of the business process (workflows) rather than hows of the software screens. (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
Enterprise systems, in fact, are devised to operate by codifying a set of business processes and employees have to learn the
whys, wheres, and who...
Published:
2002-07-09
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... widgets manufacturing and fashion (apparel) industry segments ...
impact these companies’ process PLM implementations? ... regulatory content or business-to-business
...
Published:
2011-08-17
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... discrete manufacturing and fashion (apparel) industry segments ...
time via workflows, business rules, and ... have essentially customized (and costly) implementations.
...
Published:
2011-03-22
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Abstract:
As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business information systems. ERP grew from its predecessors of MRP and MRP II, constantly expanding its solution footprint
to address more and more of the needs of the enterpr (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope
of business informati...
Published:
2003-04-29
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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 establ (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is
being refocused on the...
Published:
2003-10-20
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. The
product segmentation in the fashion industry brings into pla (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-05
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Abstract:
In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer having limited power to increase or maintain prices. The only real variable the manufacturer does control
is cost. (...)
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In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer havin...
Published:
2006-11-01
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Abstract:
While Geac’s balance sheet was boosted by recent events, a more positive sign is the company’s intent to become a true software-developing
vendor, not simply a software collector and dealer. (...)
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While Geac’s balance sheet was boosted by recent events, a more positive sign is the company’s intent to become a true software-developing
vendor,...
Published:
2001-10-18
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Abstract:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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Abstract:
Geac is now a financially conservative, stable but acquisitive organization that has remained profitable despite the general
IT industry downturn. Geac’s future focus on delivering new functionality to its heartland of existing customers and industry
verticals, while building out its technology to make (...)
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Geac is now a financially conservative, stable but acquisitive organization that has remained profitable despite the general
IT industry downturn....
Published:
2003-08-13
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Abstract:
On December 15, MAPICS, Inc. a leading provider of enterprise business applications for mid-sized manufacturing companies,
announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pivotpoint, Inc., a company whose proven technology and visionary e-business solutions
place them at the forefront of the extended enterpr (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
On December 15, MAPICS, Inc. a leading provider of enterprise business applications for mid-sized manufacturing companies,
announced a definitive ...
Published:
2000-01-10
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Abstract:
Recent QRS' announcement that it has terminated its agreement to merge with JDA Software, while, in a separate announcement,
it stated that it will be acquired by Inovis for a $16 million (USD) higher price, might have more ramifications for JDA than
merely an "unrequited love". (...)
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business intelligence implementations for apparel industry:
Recent QRS' announcement that it has terminated its agreement to merge with JDA Software, while, in a separate announcement,
it stated that it wil...
Published:
2004-11-03