Reason for Changes

Identifying the ROI of a Software Application for SCM Part 3 ...

by Mark Wells ... Then, by creating a cumulative distribution that shows the schedule changes by reason code, you will get an understanding of the size of this problem. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2001/07/research_notes/MI_EV_XWM_07_17_01_1.asp - 15k - 2001-07-17 Summary: By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your customers, the forecasts may become more accurate. You can make an assumption on how much improvement might be possible. This part discusses the challenge of performing the data anal

Acquisition Changes Product Lifecycle Management Landscape

by Michael Bittner ... One clear reason for this is the fact that the Americas represent ... MatrixOne employees react to the acquisition and resulting organizational changes, will be ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2006/03/research_notes/VN_PL_MB_03_27_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-03-27 Summary: Dassault Systèmes' recent acquisition of MatrixOne could potentially expand its range over a broader set of industry sectors, and may increase its North American visibility. The potential for a joined product suite is considerable, as are the organizational challenges ahead.

Six Misconceptions about Data Migration

by Norma L. Davis ... Putting changes off until after going live can be a mistake for the simple reason that it is then easy to put making changes off even longer. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/02/research_notes/TU_ER_XND_02_04_08_1.asp - 18k - 2008-02-04 Summary: A truly successful data migration project involves not only an understanding of how to migrate the data from a technical standpoint, but an understanding of how that data will be used and its importance to the operation of the enterprise.

Six Misconceptions about Data Migration

by Norma L. Davis ... Putting changes off until after going live can be a mistake for the simple reason that it is then easy to put making changes off even longer. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/01/research_notes/TU_ER_XND_06_23_08_1.asp - 16k - 2008-06-23 Summary: A truly successful data migration project involves not only an understanding of how to migrate the data from a technical standpoint, but an understanding of how that data will be used and its importance to the operation of the enterprise.

Business Process Analysis versus Business Process Management

by Hans Mercx ... changes more efficiently without relying on the IT department, because changes are not hard ... There is a good reason why BPM solutions handle processes in this way ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/bpm/2006/10/research_notes/TU_BA_HM_10_09_06_1.asp - 17k - 2006-10-09 Summary: Business process analysis (BPA) vendors are trying to enter the business process management (BPM) market by marketing themselves as BPM solutions. This article discusses the differences between BPA and BPM vendors, and examines the benefits of each.

Hosted versus On-premises Customer Relationship Management

by Richard R. Smith ... like most of the tech market, has undergone significant changes since the dot ... who previously would not have considered a hosted solution reason to reevaluate ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2006/07/research_notes/MI_CR_XRS_07_07_06_1.asp - 16k - 2006-07-07 Summary: The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has caused many organizations with reservations about hosted solutions to think twice. So what exactly are its advantages and disadvantages?

New Management at Manhattan Associates

by Steve McVey ... these changes are less obvious to the public, including customers. The recent power shuffle at Manhattan should give all current and prospective users a reason ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/10/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_10_19_99_1.asp - 6k - 1999-10-19 Summary: ATLANTA, Georgia -- Manhattan Associates Inc. MANH, the global leader in best-of-breed warehouse and transportation management systems, announced the appointment of Richard (Dick) M. Haddrill, former president and chief executive officer of Powerhouse Technologies, as president and chief executive office

Managing Customer Returns and RMAs Using Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Scott Hamilton ... item status, for example, initially has an awaiting status that changes to registered ... return volume report provides a frequency count of RMA reason codes, or of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2009/03/research_notes/PN_ER_XSH_03_06_09_1.asp - 15k - 2009-03-06 Summary: Returned material authorization (RMA) built on sales order functionality, such as that used by Microsoft Dynamics AX, can drastically simplify RMA processes.

Are You Adequately Protecting Your IT Infrastructure Components ...

by Teresa Wingfield ... all user actions in the IT infrastructure and to validate changes against approved ... For this reason, IT staff should consider an IT policy enforcement solution ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2008/01/research_notes/MI_ST_XTW_01_11_08_1.asp - 16k - 2008-01-11 Summary: Components such as applications, databases, web servers, directories, and operating systems rely mostly on built-in security features. But passwords and privileges are hardly enough, considering that many users have elevated privileges and fail to follow established corporate procedures.

Are You Adequately Protecting Your IT Infrastructure Components ...

by Teresa Wingfield ... all user actions in the IT infrastructure, and to validate changes against approved ... For this reason, IT staff should consider an IT policy enforcement solution ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2006/08/research_notes/MI_ST_XTW_08_16_06_1.asp - 17k - 2006-08-16 Summary: Components such as applications, databases, web servers, directories, and operating systems rely mostly on built-in security features. But password and privileges are hardly enough, considering that many users have elevated privileges and fail to follow established corporate procedures.