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Abstract:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corporate activity. Therefore, organizations choosing BI suites should consider both their financial management
tools and future integration with key business-area so (...)
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financial management information system:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corpora...
Published:
2003-11-22
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Abstract:
The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial reporting system that would run
in real time, as opposed to taking weeks to generate reports. However, the NSCC environment presented its own unique set of
challenges. (...)
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financial management information system:
The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) implemented Business Objects to create a financial reporting system that would run
in real time, as oppos...
Published:
2006-12-08
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Abstract:
Analog Devices was the first company to implement a balanced scorecard company-wide on an Executive Information System.
In fact, it has been running for 13 years. One of the major lessons that Analog learned was to trust the lead and lag relationship
between non-financial and financial measures. This (...)
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financial management information system:
... support whatever type of reporting upper management wants. ... well
as the means to access information from lower ... 1, it will indicate future financial
problems and ...
Published:
2000-04-25
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Abstract:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance goals requires integrating and consolidating information. Systems Union is embarking on a strategy to
triumph in this market. (...)
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financial management information system:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance g...
Published:
2005-07-18
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Abstract:
SAP AG has long committed to placing compliance at the core of its product suite, as the vendor has recognized the growing
role of enterprise systems in assisting companies to meet the increasing challenges of corporate compliance and risk management. (...)
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financial management information system:
SAP AG has long committed to placing compliance at the core of its product suite, as the vendor has recognized the growing
role of enterprise syst...
Published:
2007-05-02
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Abstract:
Companies that are not already offering the capabilities of meeting the exacting, stringent requirements of federal agencies
will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in the federal and defense markets. Conversely, those vendors and their users--government
contractors--who can deliver comprehensive (...)
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financial management information system:
Companies that are not already offering the capabilities of meeting the exacting, stringent requirements of federal agencies
will likely not be ab...
Published:
2005-01-14
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Abstract:
The intangible or non-financial benefits of an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be viewed from several
perspectives. For illustrative purposes, the discussion will focus on the benefits for accounting, product and process design,
production, sales, and management information syste (...)
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financial management information system:
The intangible or non-financial benefits of an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be viewed from several
perspectives. For i...
Published:
2004-02-11
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Abstract:
Business process management (BPM) allows financial services companies to manage internal processes and to increase efficiency
and accuracy. Organizations, especially those that deal with Sarbanes-Oxley, should focus on BPM to ensure compliance and
to minimize error and risk. (...)
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financial management information system:
Business process management (BPM) allows financial services companies to manage internal processes and to increase efficiency
and accuracy. Organi...
Published:
2006-01-03
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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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financial management information system:
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:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and a network of offices offering direct support, sales, and services with
the aim of providing customers a consistent level of service. It is also working toward the emergence of a new category of
software that tackles enterprise relationship management, gr (...)
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financial management information system:
... offices, and over 130 channel partners.(For information on the ...
scheduling enhancements in manufacturing or multicurrency financial management consolidation
and ...
Published:
2004-03-01
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Abstract:
Cash management is an essential business process all organizations must perform to survive. Though cash management uses automation
for much of the “grunt” work, it is human intelligence in the financial decision making that does the rest. (...)
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financial management information system:
Cash management is an essential business process all organizations must perform to survive. Though cash management uses automation
for much of the...
Published:
2008-08-13
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Abstract:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and network of offices offering direct support, sales and services, with the
aim of providing customers a consistent level of service. (...)
Excerpt related to
financial management information system:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and network of offices offering direct support, sales and services, with the
aim of providing custom...
Published:
2006-01-10
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Abstract:
What are the prospects for SSA GT’s mostly iSeries-based empire in the making, now that the revived ERP vendor has recently
acquired three former competitors with their plethora of application products, and that it does not seem to be nearing the
satiation point yet? (...)
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financial management information system:
What are the prospects for SSA GT’s mostly iSeries-based empire in the making, now that the revived ERP vendor has recently
acquired three former ...
Published:
2002-12-11
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Abstract:
Knowing the history and evolution of ERP is essential to understanding its current application and its future developments.
Each step in the evolution of ERP is built on the fundamentals and principles developed within the previous one. (...)
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financial management information system:
Knowing the history and evolution of ERP is essential to understanding its current application and its future developments.
Each step in the evolu...
Published:
2000-12-25
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Abstract:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes constantly.
In fact, these companies have found that the agility they wish to attain is in direct conflict with the rigidity of their
enterprise systems. (...)
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financial management information system:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes
constantly. In fact, these compa...
Published:
2007-03-26
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Abstract:
Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords: "growth" and "independence". It has carefully assessed and added acquisitions
to broaden Adonix X3 suite's functional scope, licenses and services; and continues nurture internal development with its
own resources. (...)
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financial management information system:
Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords: "growth" and "independence". It has carefully assessed
and added acquisitions to broaden Adonix X3 ...
Published:
2005-09-20
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Abstract:
Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really help mind share creation in particular segments of interest. (...)
Excerpt related to
financial management information system:
Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really...
Published:
2003-06-14
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Abstract:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management
solution for new product development (NPD) projects. More importantly, NPD projects demand a best practices framework, like
Stage-Gate®, for their success. (...)
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financial management information system:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution
for new product ...
Published:
2006-01-06
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Abstract:
GTM software should be able to gather information and feed it back into the parent company, creating visibility into what
remote divisions are doing and how they are doing it. Software providers must strike the right balance between global consistency
and special local needs. (...)
Excerpt related to
financial management information system:
GTM software should be able to gather information and feed it back into the parent company, creating visibility into what
remote divisions are doi...
Published:
2005-06-20
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Abstract:
The rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company back to health while concurrently unveiling
a new System21 product that can compete with the other products in the market. Deep vertical functionality, process integration,
and the communication of a detailed product stra (...)
Excerpt related to
financial management information system:
The rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company back to health while concurrently unveiling
a new System21 pro...
Published:
2003-08-14