Cincom Systems Inc.CODA (1) A distributed file system developed at Carnegie Mellon University in the late 1980s. Evolving from the Andrews File System, Coda is noted for its ability to withstand network failures. See AFS. (2) A software company based in the U.K. plc has extended its partnership with Cincom Systems (Cincom Systems, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, www.cincom.com) One of the largest and most experienced software companies in the world. Founded in 1968 by Thomas Nies, who has the distinction of being the longest-serving company chief in the industry, Cincom sells manufacturing, financial and Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software for manufacturers of complex products, strengthening the company's collaborative commerce offering and its drive into the global manufacturing sector. Under the new agreement, CODA's financial solution will provide the backbone for Cincom's Internet-based enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. (ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. ) suite, CONTROL:2001[TM]. In addition to its core ERP functionality, the suite supports any company's e-business strategy, including financial management, program management, demand management, aftermarket management and collaborative management capabilities. This solution provides global manufacturers that have complex products or processes with an end-to-end e-business solution, enabling them to collaborate online with suppliers and customers and streamline operational processes. |
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