July 1997, Volume 3, No. 7

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Avoid Failure When Changing Computer Systems

The longer it takes to install any system, the greater the problems with commitment, continuity and consistency, and hence the risk of failure. The road is littered with the bones of software and hardware that didn't work and manufacturing managers with arrows in their chests. This article features a list of rules to help you avoid failure.

Technology Update: Baan Spins Out a Web Strategy
Baan's new Web-based solutions strategy include three components: a Java-based user interface, new workflow capabilities and stand-alone Web applications.

News in Brief
A compilation of newsworthy items of interest to manufacturers.

Production Management Systems
Manufacturers using production management systems are finding that these systems can lead to improvements in production quality, reduced cycles, increased labor productivity and improved yields.

Case Study: Scheduling System Helps Eltron Help Its Customers
Eltron, a bar code label manufacturer, has implemented a new scheduling system that has lowered the company's operating costs, improved delivery times and increased output.

Products
A round-up of recently released manufacturing software applications.

Manufacturer's Library
Reviews of current books dealing with manufacturing management.

Calendar
A listing of upcoming manufacturing industry events.

Market Analysis: ERP Leads Enterprise Applications Market
AMR's latest market study predicts that the ERP market will see a 28% jump in revenue this year, expanding from $13.8 billion in 1996 to $17.7 billion by the end of 1997. This article examines the factors driving that growth.


Supplement:
Manufacturing Systems Integrator

If You Build It, Will You Own It?
This feature-length article looks at the concept of intellectual property, and how systems integrators can protect themselves from being ripped off when the issue of ownership arises. The whole concept of "Work for Hire" is discussed from a number of vantage points, with comments from several SI's.


 


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