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Abstract:
It was precisely ten years ago, in early 1992, that Apparel Fabrics took possession of Datatex’s TIM package (Textile Integrated
Manufacturing) and began the process of implementing an ERP system that had been specifically designed to meet the needs of
a textile processing firm. (...)
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It was precisely ten years ago, in early 1992, that Apparel Fabrics took possession of Datatex’s TIM package (Textile Integrated
Manufacturing) an...
Published:
2002-06-21
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Abstract:
After a slew of acquisitions in the past, which have had varied outcomes, Geac seems to be grooming itself to become an attractive
acquisition target. This is the conclusion to be drawn from a tumultuous period since the company reported a loss-making quarter
and subsequent back-to-back speedy departures (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
After a slew of acquisitions in the past, which have had varied outcomes, Geac seems to be grooming itself to become an attractive
acquisition tar...
Published:
2000-11-20
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Abstract:
After a slew of acquisitions in the past, which have resulted with varied outcomes, Geac, a Canadian supplier of enterprise
management software, seems to be turning to partnerships to expand its product offering and to convince the market about its
commitment to further develop attractive product offerin (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
After a slew of acquisitions in the past, which have resulted with varied outcomes, Geac, a Canadian supplier of enterprise
management software, s...
Published:
2000-09-21
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Abstract:
Retail remains a very tactile industry, focused on the hand, drape, and durability of fabrics and trim—besides which, designs
are still being sketched on paper and pinned on size models or mannequins. (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
Retail remains a very tactile industry, focused on the hand, drape, and durability of fabrics and trim—besides which, designs
are still being sket...
Published:
2006-06-29
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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 systems articles for apparel industry:
... SAP, Intentia and other apparel-oriented solutions ... to collaborative
enterprise management systems to simplify ... financials/accounting, business
intelligence (BI ...
Published:
2002-07-31
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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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business systems articles for apparel industry:
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:
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. (...)
Excerpt related to
business systems articles for apparel industry:
... SAP, Intentia and other apparel-oriented solutions ... to collaborative
enterprise management systems to simplify ... financials/accounting, business
intelligence (BI ...
Published:
2002-07-31
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Abstract:
The unique business needs of project-oriented organizations, when addressed by large ERP vendors that offer general-purpose
enterprise software, typically require heavy customization in order to work. On the other hand, when project-oriented organizations
turn to small off-the-shelf project-management s (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
The unique business needs of project-oriented organizations, when addressed by large ERP vendors that offer general-purpose
enterprise software, t...
Published:
2005-01-26
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Abstract:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some interface-wary customers. Thus, Relevant should try to provide as many third-party solutions as possible as
a standard configuration, which should make custom (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
Having to deliver a number of functionalities through third-party solutions, which are natively offered by many larger competitors,
may deter some...
Published:
2005-01-28
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Abstract:
TEC analyst Aleksey Osintsev explores the main reasons why manufacturers are staying away from the cloud and overturns them.
There is no shortage of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offerings nowadays, for almost any vertical
manufacturing market segment. But while cloud solutions a (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
TEC analyst Aleksey Osintsev explores the main reasons why manufacturers are staying away from the cloud and overturns them.
There is no shortage o...
Published:
2012-02-20
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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 systems articles 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:
ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's own
system) and include collaborative SRM and PLM capabilities and links to CRM systems. JDA and others must simplify their integration
framework strategies and JDA must focus on data s (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
ERP vendors promise products linking to financial and manufacturing systems (which logically, is currently the vendor's
own system) and include co...
Published:
2005-01-03
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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 systems articles 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:
The core components of a retail information system are inventory management, inventory optimization, revenue management,
sales management, and reports and inquiries. Non-core components can include financial, supply chain management, enterprise
resource planning, customer relationship management, and war (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
The core components of a retail information system are inventory management, inventory optimization, revenue management, sales
management, and rep...
Published:
2006-03-13
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Abstract:
ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization's underlying business processes - accounting/financial, manufacturing,
distribution, and human resources/payroll. (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization's underlying business processes - accounting/financial, manufacturing,
distribution, and...
Published:
2000-12-27
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Abstract:
Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerings increase customer retention, and draw new service business, providing an additional, low risk and likely
repeated revenue stream over a long period of owner (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
Improved service management boosts revenue from both service offerings and new product sales, while improved customer service
and enhanced offerin...
Published:
2005-08-02
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Abstract:
If retailers in the vertical market of fashion apparel do not constantly refresh their presentation and assortment for consumers,
they run the risk of being overtaken by their competition, regardless of how competitively they source and deliver. (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
If retailers in the vertical market of fashion apparel do not constantly refresh their presentation and assortment for consumers,
they run the ris...
Published:
2007-08-20
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Abstract:
Geac, a struggling Canadian enterprise applications vendor has not found its white knight. It will, for the time being, have
to sell parts of its business in order to replenish its dwindling resources, which may cause further commotion within its
large customer base. Things won’t settle down until the (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
Geac, a struggling Canadian enterprise applications vendor has not found its white knight. It will, for the time being, have
to sell parts of its ...
Published:
2001-04-24
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Abstract:
The unveiled product set, JDA Portfolio 2004.1 should help retailers and their suppliers optimally plan and execute the selection,
quantification, assortment, procurement and placement of finished goods at the point of sale (POS). (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
The unveiled product set, JDA Portfolio 2004.1 should help retailers and their suppliers optimally plan and execute the selection,
quantification,...
Published:
2004-12-28
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Abstract:
While smaller businesses must be attuned to what their larger customers and trading partners require, and thus consider the
Microsoft Business Network (MBN) as a relatively simple and inexpensive way to support those customers' demands, MBN is only
a small part of the trading relationship equation. (...)
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business systems articles for apparel industry:
While smaller businesses must be attuned to what their larger customers and trading partners require, and thus consider the
Microsoft Business Net...
Published:
2003-12-02