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Abstract:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate
equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy (...)
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maintenance software system:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance manageme...
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2008-08-06
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Abstract:
Smart companies are investigating all possible software support and maintenance (S&M) options. Alternative software S&M is
not for all businesses, but it seems a logical option for technologically conservative (and savvy) companies that do not need
all the available upgrades. (...)
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maintenance software system:
Smart companies are investigating all possible software support and maintenance (S&M) options. Alternative software S&M
is not for all businesses,...
Published:
2007-04-11
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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maintenance software system:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
Published:
2007-11-02
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Abstract:
Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more
IT savvy business generation is prompting change, but what alternatives are out there for software service and maintenance? (...)
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maintenance software system:
Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more
IT savvy business gene...
Published:
2005-12-22
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Abstract:
You are currently using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. You want to improve your warehouse management and operations
and are considering a warehouse management system (WMS) solution. However, there is significant overlap between ERP software
and a WMS regarding inventory-related functionalit (...)
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You are currently using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. You want to improve your warehouse management and operations
and are consider...
Published:
2003-06-17
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Abstract:
Enterprises understand the value of integration. One area that has been ignored is the plant. Plant systems and corporate
systems must be complementary and leverage each other to provide their maximum value. Production intelligence provides both
integration and valuable information which is not availabl (...)
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... Process engineers can use maintenance, quality, and performance ...
information not available in either type of system. ... as an executive in the software
industry. ...
Published:
2005-01-15
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Abstract:
Many organizations have tried to address their maintenance scheduling woes by introducing new and sometimes very advanced
technologies. The reality is that trying to automate something that's broken will cause even more frustration and finger-pointing. (...)
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Many organizations have tried to address their maintenance scheduling woes by introducing new and sometimes very advanced
technologies. The realit...
Published:
2005-01-29
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Abstract:
There are many CMMS and MRO systems in the market, each one with specific features that can bring benefits to airlines or
repair shops. An airline's needs must be defined by the process, which help establish an objective that will ultimately select
the best system. (...)
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maintenance software system:
There are many CMMS and MRO systems in the market, each one with specific features that can bring benefits to airlines or
repair shops. An airline...
Published:
2005-06-10
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Abstract:
Network Engines, Inc. is a leading vendor of extremely thin rackmount servers used in the rapidly growing area of web serving.
In this note, we examine the company and its outlook. (...)
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Network Engines, Inc. is a leading vendor of extremely thin rackmount servers used in the rapidly growing area of web serving.
In this note, we ex...
Published:
1999-11-01
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Abstract:
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment maintenance. The class of software that can help to cultivate these savings is computerized maintenance management
systems (CMMS). This article discusses the basics (...)
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maintenance software system:
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment mainte...
Published:
2003-07-07
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Abstract:
Hearing the complaints of dissatisfied customers, some vendors are developing customer-centric contracts. HarrisData has
even gone so far as to draft a Bill of Rights for customers. How well do these pledges measure up? (...)
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Hearing the complaints of dissatisfied customers, some vendors are developing customer-centric contracts. HarrisData has even
gone so far as to dr...
Published:
2005-12-23
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Abstract:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. (...)
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If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-10
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Abstract:
After a company has decided to keep an existing ERP system, the next decision is how long should they continue to pay the
vendor for maintenance. (...)
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After a company has decided to keep an existing ERP system, the next decision is how long should they continue to pay the
vendor for maintenance.
Published:
2002-02-08
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Abstract:
In February SAP AG announced a web-enabled version of their product data management (PDM) software, the application that
lets manufacturers collect and manage databases of information about the products they make. (...)
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maintenance software system:
... companies that signed on to use the new software. ... SAP's R/3
enterprise resource planning system", said Guy ... to maintain our equipment, and maintenance
is really ...
Published:
2000-03-20
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Abstract:
Intentia's Movex solution for the food and beverage industries has been highly regarded in Europe and the Pacific Rim. Now,
Intentia is ready to gain foothold in North America. Read on to discover why this software for the process manufacturing industries
should be on every food and beverage prospect’s (...)
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maintenance software system:
Intentia's Movex solution for the food and beverage industries has been highly regarded in Europe and the Pacific Rim.
Now, Intentia is ready to g...
Published:
2004-02-02
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Abstract:
Mature systems in any enterprise require an approach different from newer implementations to software support—one that focuses
on customization, interoperability, and performance support. Yet despite this fact, most vendors continue to offer the same
one-size-fits-all models of support. (...)
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maintenance software system:
Mature systems in any enterprise require an approach different from newer implementations to software support—one that focuses
on customization, i...
Published:
2007-04-02
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Abstract:
SAP is addressing the problem of customers wanting support that vendors are either not providing, or providing at unjustifiable
prices. Support and maintenance customers are committed to service contracts, but only to a point. New options are thus available. (...)
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maintenance software system:
SAP is addressing the problem of customers wanting support that vendors are either not providing, or providing at unjustifiable
prices. Support an...
Published:
2007-04-27
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Abstract:
Scala seems to be telling any competitor that two can play the game in the global enterprise market. Employing offense as
the best defense, the company is determined to attack the satellite divisions of its bigger competitors, particularly those
of SAP. (...)
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maintenance software system:
Scala seems to be telling any competitor that two can play the game in the global enterprise market. Employing offense as
the best defense, the co...
Published:
2002-08-06
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Abstract:
Pursuing an alternative strategy for software evaluation and selection, based on the capital investment paradigm and the
principles outlined in this article, is an effective method to mitigate implementation risk. (...)
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maintenance software system:
... departments to see, touch and manipulate the system. ... The cost of
the software itself is minor ... and ongoing growth of functionality, maintenance
fees, vendor ...
Published:
2003-02-12
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Abstract:
Lilly continues to invest uncompromisingly in R&D, and consequently espouses a convincing broad but compact product portfolio
for its target market. (...)
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Lilly continues to invest uncompromisingly in R&D, and consequently espouses a convincing broad but compact product portfolio
for its target market.
Published:
2003-02-19