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- Vitopel do Brasil Ltd. Integrates Operations and Streamlines Processes Through Single ERP System
- Vitopel do Brasil Ltda. wanted to implement a single system to prepare the company for growth, and centralize industrial and back-office processes in Argentina and Brazil and integrate sales, purchasing, human resources, industrial, administrative, and financial areas through a single enterprise resource planning system in Brazil Maua and Votorantim. The...
- Tags: Brazil, Oracle Corp., Financial, ERP System, ERP, Argentina, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Enterprise Software, Software, Financial Planning, Finance
- Case studies 2009-04-01
- Orlando Utilities Commission Upgrades ERP System to Eliminate 33% of Custom Modifications
- Orlando Utilities Commission OUC wanted to upgrade enterprise resource planning system to ensure application support and improve efficiency and eliminate costly maintenance fee. The challenge was to transition from a client based program to a Web interface and implement functionality available on newer software release. OUC worked with internal team...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Commission, ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software
- Case studies 2009-03-01
- HP Technologies Enhance SAP ERP System for Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co.
- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Company Limited DSME successfully realized a more transparent management system by introducing SAP Enterprise Resource Planning ERP into its operations. With this introduction, the global shipbuilding company strengthens competitiveness through continuous Process Innovation PI activities. Recently, it upgraded the existing SAP ERP system, establishing an...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., ERP System, SAP AG, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), EAI, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Hardware Upgrade, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Software, Middleware, Hardware, Storage
- Case studies 2009-02-01
- Simplifying the Management of Tier 1 ERP Systems for Mid-Sized Companies
- When CEOs, CFOs and CIOs of mid-sized companies face the prospect of transitioning to a top-tier enterprise application system, one of the most problematic issues they must address is maintaining and upgrading the system after it's in place. This white paper will discuss the impact of Tier 1 systems on...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Application, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Strategy, Software, Management
- White papers 2009-01-01
- L&T LTM Cuts Inventory by 30%, Reduces Report Generation Time With Integrated ERP System
- L&T LTM wanted to gain real-time insight into inventory levels to reduce costs and locate stock and track its movement through the organization. The challenge was to access accurate data on income and expenditure and address cash flow issues resulting from delayed collection of outstanding payments. L&T LTM engaged Oracle...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Inventory, ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Operational Accounting, Software, Finance
- Case studies 2008-12-01
- Dongkuk Steel Mill Deploys HP Storage Essentials Solution to Boost Performance of SAP ERP System
- Dongkuk Steel Mill was established in 1954 as Korea's first private steel manufacturer. Dongkuk Steel Mill wanted to analyze the cause of system slowdown due to hike in data volume and implement solution to increase SAP ERP response time. As Dongkuk Steel Mill introduced the SAP ERP system in conjunction...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Performance, Storage, ERP System, SAP AG, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Performance Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- Case studies 2008-12-01
- Neoglory Holdings Group Boosts Management Insight and Competitiveness With ERP System
- Neoglory Holdings Group Co., Ltd is a private enterprise with a subsidiary, Neoglory Jewelry Co., Ltd, that undertakes jewelry research and development, manufacturing, trading, and sales. The rapid growth and expansion of Neoglory Holdings has exposed the inability of the organization's disparate, siloed IT systems to provide insight into the...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software
- Case studies 2008-11-01
- Utah State University Provides 99% Uptime for Its SunGard Banner ERP System While Reducing the Associated IT Footprint by 50%
- Utah State University USU needed to consolidate servers and storage to save money, reduce power and cooling requirements, and provide a redundant, scalable infrastructure to support its SunGard Banner Unified Digital Campus ERP system. The university deployed Dell PowerEdge servers, a Dell/ EMC Storage Area Network SAN array, and software...
- Tags: SunGard Data Systems Inc., Dell Computer Corp., Utah State University, Information Technology, ERP System, ERP, Uptime, Data Centers, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Storage, Enterprise Software, Servers, Hardware, Data Management, Software
- Case studies 2008-10-01
- Automating Complete PO Document Packages for Procure-to-Pay Performance with ERP Systems
- Intelligent automation technology offers businesses the ability to eliminate the inefficiencies of manual document management within the purchasing process, including automated bundling of purchasing document packages, validation workflow for approval of purchases, notification of delivery status, archiving for ready access to purchasing documents and outbound delivery in the formats and...
- Tags: ERP System, Esker S.A., ERP, Esker DeliveryWare, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Document Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2008-09-18
- Levi Strauss: SAP rollout 'substantially' hurt quarter
- SAP implementation problems prevented Levi Strauss from fulfilling orders for a week during the second quarter and contributed to a 98% decline in net income relative to the same quarter last year. by Michael Krigsman
- Tags: Deloitte LLP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, ERP, ERP System, Internal Control, Levi Strauss, Michael Krigsman, PROJECT FAILURES ANALYSIS Levi, SAP AG, Software
- Blog posts 2008-07-18
- Getting More From Your ERP Investment With a Data Collection System
- One's company has made a significant investment in implementing an ERP system - a decision that should be returning benefits to the entire organization and one's bottom line. As one has undoubtedly discovered, ERP systems have an enormous appetite for data. One must "Feed the beast" with timely and accurate...
- Tags: HighJump Software Inc., Investment, ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2008-05-02
- Roxtec International Eliminates Expensive Downtimes
- Roxtec International wanted to ensure the future stability of the ERP system, 24 hours a day during the company's continued global expansion and minimize the risk of downtime in order to reduce costs and business risks from production loss, production faults and disruption of the administration and distribution processes. The...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Downtime, ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software
- Case studies 2008-05-01
- BIRDS ERP System 1.02 (Windows)
- 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, Microsoft Windows, 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
- Shipcom Uses IBM WebSphere Application Server to Bring the Benefits of a Full Enterprise Solution to Oil and Gas Rigs and Other Remote Sites
- At the "Edge of the enterprise" such as on oil and gas rig platforms, access and visibility are needed to an entire ERP system to ensure, for example, on demand delivery of critical supplies to keep production flowing without interruption. But the screens need to be viewed and acted upon...
- Tags: IBM WebSphere, Application Server, Benefit, ERP System, Server, Remote Site, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM Corp., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Application Servers, Enterprise Software, Middleware, Software
- Case studies 2008-03-01
- Automated Sales Order Processing for Order-to-Cash Performance with ERP Systems
- Business performance depends on how well a company manages its internal processes. Companies with effective business process management in place are able to analyze key performance indicators to monitor efficiency of day-to-day activities and employees against operational targets. Order-to-cash is a generic term used to encompass the...
- Tags: Business Process, Business Performance, ERP System, ERP, Order-to-cash, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Sales Strategy, Operational Planning, Enterprise Software, Sales Force Management, Software, Sales, Business Operations
- White papers 2008-02-14
- 11 Criteria for Selecting the Best ERP System Replacement
- It's no light matter to replace your Enterprise Resource Planning ERP system. By definition, the ERP system is your information backbone and reaches into all areas of your business and value-chain. Replacing it appears to be a difficult and painful process, but done right, it can open unlimited business opportunities....
- Tags: ERP System, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2008-02-13
- 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 Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software
- Resource centers 2008-01-03
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