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ON-DEMAND WEBCAST:
DATE: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
TIME: 10AM PST / 1PM EST

Sekhar Ramarao
Project Manager
Intertec Systems LLC
PUBLISHED: Jul 09 2010


INTRODUCTION
Majority of mid range ERP implementations fail due to the scope creep. I am not putting up a argumen ... read more >

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Randy Smith answered yesterday
As I see it there is another option to consider. We are currently talking about a Vertical ERP Application vs a Generic ERP Application and live with its functionality or cus ... read more >
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Question on Operations
James Rice asked on July 27, 2010
Is ERP on the iPad a realitiy for a mobile enterprise?
Randy Smith answered yesterday
We are looking toward the iPad as a data collection tool for a mobile QC technician out on the floor. From what we see right now it is a relatively low cost interactive clip- ... read more >
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Question on Information Technology
Jessica Groopman asked on July 15, 2010
Focus Research Insight: The #1 reason ERP buyers eliminate vendors is because of a poor reputation.
Jeff Dix answered on July 29, 2010
I think that the typical ERP buyer has an idea about reputations but does not limit their field of consideration on reputation alone. I would certainly recommend that a poten ... read more >
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