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BIRDS erp system (zip): Formerly known as PiTA ERP, This is a new ERP model as well as Development Framework with Auto Database Design (Parameter Mapping) capability to develop/implement (already 15 modules covering Invoice, POS, Inventory, SCM and CRM) in a record short time. This could be used to develop additional customizable modules. Login:...; Tags: Module, ERP System, ERP, Butterfly Informatics, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Software; Software downloads 2008-03-31
Chemical Manufacturer Finds Formula for Greater Efficiency With Powerful erp system: Founded in 1954, Electrochemical Products, Inc. (EPI) specializes in developing and manufacturing high-quality chemicals used in metal plating and metal finishing. The company wanted to streamline its business processes to accelerate market delivery of its products and achieve stronger growth. For years, the company relied on a specialty system called...; Tags: Business Management, ERP System, ERP, Microsoft Corp., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Management; Case studies 2008-03-01
ERP implementations and outsourcing: The white board rarely reflects reality: In the things you must read today department check out Michael Krigsman's analysis of a bankruptcy filing by American LaFrance, a maker of custom firefighting equipment. In the filing, American LaFrance alleges that IBM is responsible for the company's bankruptcy because of a botched ERP implementation. Michael...; Tags: Board, ERP System, ERP, Outsourcing, Bankruptcy, IBM Corp., Michael, ALF, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Litigation, Enterprise Software, Software, Business Operations, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-02-11
Customer blames bankruptcy on IBM IT failure: American LaFrance (ALF), the "leading brand of custom-made fire fighting, fire rescue vehicles, ambulances, and heavy-duty work refuse vehicles," has declared bankruptcy, blaming IBM and a failed ERP implementation. According to filings in the District of Delaware bankruptcy court (PACER case no. 08-10178),...; Tags: Information Technology, Problem, ERP System, ERP, Bankruptcy, IBM Corp., ALF, Freightliner, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-02-11
The wrong erp system can be costly: Time for a check-up: Enterprise Resource Management is crucial to the efficiency and productivity of any corporation. But many companies don't have ERP systems that can keep up with their constant growth. This eKit provides a range of tools to help assess and evolve your ERP for maximum efficiency and productivity.; Tags: ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software; Resource centers 2008-01-03

Intelligent Document Automation to Increase Purchasing Process Efficiency with erp systems: For many organizations running packaged enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions from SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and other vendors, purchasing processes still involve conventional mail or fax delivery of purchase orders and accompanying documents such as RFQs, terms and conditions, and quotes. These manual processes limit the potential to achieve...; Tags: Fax, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Automation, ERP, Esker S.A., ERP System, Enterprise Software, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Software; White papers 2007-10-26
Creative Lighting Creates Rooms: XAL wanted a full package of CAD/PDM functionality offering the option of importing data from their own Navision ERP System. One essential prerequisite in view of the speed at which the department was growing was that employees joining the company could find information and integrate quickly, easily and efficiently. After...; Tags: Siemens AG, ERP System, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2007-09-01
Gem Services Launches Online erp system in Six Months With Help From Expert Consultants: Founded in 1998, GEM Services is a rising star of the semiconductor packaging and testing industry. To further extend its reach, GEM Services knew it had to enhance internal control. Establishing robust management systems and strengthening its operational structure were critical. The company also realized a mature IT system was...; Tags: Oracle Corp., ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2007-07-01
Raritan Completes Global erp system Deployment in Nine Months: Raritan Inc. is a leading global provider of Cat5 and KVM-over-IP switches, serial console servers, remote access, and centralized server monitoring and management solutions. In 2006, the company implemented a global business management platform based on applications from Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne product suite. To ensure it could meet internal...; Tags: Raritan Computer, Oracle Corp., ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Management; Case studies 2007-07-01
Chowgule and Company Improves Operational Efficiency With Integrated erp system: The diversity of its operations and rapid growth in the early 2000s prompted Chowgule to review the way it managed its business. The company was using a range of disparate systems that did not provide an integrated view of its operations. The lack of transparency made information sharing difficult and...; Tags: Oracle Corp., Business Management, Auditing, ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Management; Case studies 2007-02-01
Selecting a Platform for Your erp system: Many organizations have chosen to build their business systems on Mainframe, Midrange, and the UNIX/RISC platforms. Now, as the life cycles of many of these legacy platforms come to an end, these organizations are choosing to migrate their critical business systems to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition with...; Tags: Platform, ERP System, ERP, Microsoft Corp., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Enterprise Software, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; White papers 2007-01-01
Can SOA pick up where ERP leaves off?: Last month, I ran a piece that generated a lot of discussion, quoting Bruce Richardson's prediction that SOA would usurp many of the functions that now sit at the application level in ERP systems. Sometimes, ERP may seem like too much, but other times, believe it or not, it's not...; Tags: SOA, ERP system, ERP; Blog posts 2006-09-22
10 things you should know about implementing an erp system: ERP systems permeate almost all operational aspects of the enterprise, and great care and planning are needed to successfully effect such radical organizational changes. But with the right strategy and a little patience, you can reap many rewards. These pointers and caveats will help guide you as you prepare...; Tags: ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software; Download resources 2006-09-19
Hitachi Storage at Work: Aarhus United: Aarhus United's existing Compaq SAN could not scale to meet their increasing capacity needs. They, therefore, sought a new SAN solution and selected Hitachi Data Systems. Their plan to consolidate their ERP systems onto SAP/R3 and Lotus Notes was threatening to impact performance, because SAP would not run quickly enough...; Tags: Storage area networks (SAN), Storage management, Enterprise resource planning (ERP), Hitachi Ltd., SAN, ERP system, storage, open standard, ERP, disk; Case studies 2006-05-04
Martin Marietta Materials: System-Wide Coverage for Enhanced Corporate Confidence: Martin Marietta Aggregates is a producer of crushed stone, sand, and gravel. With a sizable data to cover, the audit department needed an efficient way to analyze complete data populations without relying on ad hoc sampling methods. For compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, it’s critical for internal auditors to test complete...; Tags: Enterprise resource planning (ERP), Enterprise software, audit, ERP system, analytics, ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act; Case studies 2006-05-04
erp system Helps Organize Creative Closets: Discover why Creative Closets of Allentown, PA deployed Exact Software's Macola ES and Exact e-Synergy solutions when it needed a cost-effective, Web-based ERP package to manage its projects, resources, installation schedules, and, in fact, its entire supply chain. Download this case study to read about the business challenges that drove...; Tags: ERP System, ERP, Exact Software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2006-02-01
Workflow Management Systems and erp systems: Differences, Commonalities, and Applications: Two important classes of information systems, Workflow Management Systems (WfMSs) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, have been used to support e-business process redesign, integration, and management. While both technologies can help with business process automation, data transfer, and information sharing, the technological approach and features of solutions provided by...; Tags: ERP System, ERP, Workflow Management, University Of Georgia, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2005-10-25
Intelligent Document Delivery: Boosting Return on ERP Investments: Did you know intelligent document automation technology has changed the definition of delivery? Learn how businesses increase return on investment in ERP systems by automating the flow of documents into, within and outside the enterprise with a central platform for information exchange encompassing data capture, file conversion, form processing, document...; Tags: Investment, ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2005-10-05
Creating an Intelligent Infrastructure for erp systems: The Role of RFID Technology: At its core, ERP is essentially a large database. As increasing amounts of data become available through new technologies such as RFID, the nature of ERP and the infrastructure needed to support the system will change dramatically. This paper explores just a few of the issues that will surround this...; Tags: Intelligent Infrastructure, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), RFID, Enterprise Software, Software, Wireless, Security, Biometrics; White papers 2004-04-14
Management Theory Based Critical Success Factors in Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Implementation: The study in this paper proposes to identify critical success factors in Enterprise Resource Planning Systems implementation. ERP systems promise to provide an off-the-shelf solution to the information needs of organizations. Despite this promise, implementation projects are plagued with much publicized failures and abandoned projects. These software products require most...; Tags: Theory, ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2003-05-22