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ERP Evaluation Center
Nov 22, 2008
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted ERP knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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The Many Flavors of Application Software Outsourcing (7 Pages)
by A.B. Maynard
Sep 29, 2004
Abstract : Many companies are looking to outsource development and maintenance of their application software. Common reasons that companies outsource application software are to reduce their costs, improve quality, obtain flexible staffing levels, and obtain improved service and support so they can focus on their core competence such as, designing clothes, managing equity portfolios, or running hospitals. Choosing whether to outsource or not is a strategic decision for a company. Once a company has decided to outsource, however, it must still choose an outsourcing approach that best fits it needs. This paper will describe the many different options for application software outsourcing, including the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
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ROI Systems Defies The Odds Through Delighted Customers (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 2, 2003
Abstract : ROI Systems' strategy in terms of enhancing its product only in tune with ensuring its customers' delight has apparently been paying off in terms of staffing and resellers expansion and company growth. This should come as welcome news these days when even much bigger competitors that have traditionally touted more sizzling products, more widespread geographic coverage and/or a sharper vertical focus are posting dismal results and hardly any new accounts.
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ROI Systems MANAGE-s Well Past 2000 Part 2: Impact and Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 4, 2002
Abstract : Expanding incrementally, with goals that are carefully balanced with providing excellent customer support, close attention to the bottom line, and leveraging a tried-and-true business model, partnerships and technologies has been ROI Systems' formula of success. It is now in a position to move forward with its plans for further needed product enhancements, staffing expansion and company growth, at a time when many of its peers continue to struggle.
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ROI Systems MANAGE-s Well Past 2000 Part 1: Recent Developments (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 3, 2002
Abstract : ROI Systems' strategy in terms of enhancing its MANAGE 2000 product and its geographic coverage has apparently been paying off, which comes as a welcome news these days when many of its peers that have traditionally touted more glitzy products are facing the moment of truth. Its recent solid financial performance puts the company in the position of being able to move forward with its plans for further needed product enhancements, staffing expansion and company growth, at a time when many of its peers continue to struggle.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part Four: Replacing or Re-implementing an ERP System (3 Pages)
by Dr.Scott Hamilton
Feb 13, 2004
Abstract : An investment analysis focusing on enterprise resource planning (ERP) benefits frequently applies to those firms initially justifying an ERP implementation. It can also be used to justify a 're-implementation' when the initial efforts have failed to produce desired results. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part Two: The Intangible Effects of ERP (6 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 11, 2004
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 system MIS functions. From the overall company standpoint, ERP provides a framework for working effectively together and providing a consistent plan for action. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part Three: Costs of Implementing an ERP System (3 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 12, 2004
Abstract : Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both types of costs can be segmented into hardware, software, external assistance, and internal personnel. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part 1: Quantifiable Benefits from an ERP System (6 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 10, 2004
Abstract : Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry do not affect the results. Benefits have been indicated for large and small firms, whether they make standard or custom products or are in discrete or process manufacturing environments. This section explains the quantifiable benefits in terms of several areas of improvement. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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Feds Warms Up to ERP Spending, but Will Contractors and Their ERP Vendors Comply? Part One: Event Summary and Market Impact (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 21, 2004
Abstract : There has been noise in the US public sector about a strong federal (Feds) interest in ERP applications. This, coupled with the Feds customary huge purchasing appetite for goods and services ranging from consulting to purchasing military devices and components, building, many businesses that have previously competed only in the commercial sector are tempted to feed the Feds. However, the Feds' peculiar and idiosyncratic regulatory requirements provide high barriers to entry, and novice companies that are not already offering the functionality for the sector will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in Defense and other federal markets.
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