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Abstract:
The competitive nature of the financial services industry today and the changing landscape of the customer approach to investing
puts an onus on suppliers to consider how well they are dealing with customers’ business transactions. In order to provide
better customer service—while at the same time im (...)
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2010-03-11
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A straightforward way to drive prices down and obtain increased supplier attention is to leverage total purchasing volume
through Internet-based auctions. This part addresses the implications of using e-procurement to Leverage Volume, including
leveraging volume through outsourcing. (...)
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A straightforward way to drive prices down and obtain increased supplier attention is to leverage total purchasing volume
through Internet-based a...
Published:
2001-02-23
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A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase accountability of the maintenance functions, and produce substantial financial savings. Read on to learn how this
can be accomplished. (...)
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A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase account...
Published:
2003-07-08
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Abstract:
As the final article in a three-part series on outsourcing security, the following article provides guidelines for selecting
a dependable managed security services provider. (...)
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... Part 3 provides guidelines for selecting a security services provider. ...
types of services, including consulting, remote perimeter management, managed security ...
Published:
2002-04-11
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No matter how well an enterprise implements a CRM, ERP, SCM, Business Intelligence, or Data Warehouse project, poor data
quality can destroy its utility and cost real dollars. (...)
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No matter how well an enterprise implements a CRM, ERP, SCM, Business Intelligence, or Data Warehouse project, poor data quality
can destroy its u...
Published:
2002-10-17
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Abstract:
Application vendors find themselves in a precarious situation where, concurrently with dismal revenue inflow, there is a
need for bigger investment in the development of their products. Vendors unable to keep abreast of technology demands of a
vertically focused solution that provides tangible returns in (...)
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Application vendors find themselves in a precarious situation where, concurrently with dismal revenue inflow, there is a need
for bigger investmen...
Published:
2002-08-29
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When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick and easy
implementation", and "fast and big" returns on investment are common promises. These combined with the enticing "bells and
whistles" of a system can ultimately turn an eager custome (...)
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When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick
and easy implementation", and "...
Published:
2004-09-30
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Abstract:
The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply
chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts. (...)
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The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain
management (SCM) of...
Published:
2005-07-28
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Abstract:
With ever-changing technology, businesses often spend too much time and money trying to sustain their outdated systems. But
is it possible to maintain a legacy system without the substantial costs of frequently updating it? By adopting service-oriented
architecture (SOA)—which provides a suite of autom (...)
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Enterprise IT Modernization: Service-oriented Architecture Enterprise Adoption Road Map. Source: BluePhoenix. Document Type:
White ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Many human capital management (HCM) vendors try to cover most of the bases through broader product suites. While there have
been noticeable consolidation moves in the market, which vendors will eventually dominate cannot be exactly stated at this
time. (...)
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Many human capital management (HCM) vendors try to cover most of the bases through broader product suites. While there have
been noticeable consol...
Published:
2006-09-29
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Lean Manufacturing. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
For years, manufacturers have been driven by sales forecasts and the need to maximize production efficiency at every level
of operation. But in order to be successful, manufactu (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Lean Manufacturing. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
For years, manufac...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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Abstract:
One of the first and seemingly simple questions that companies ask when making IT investments is “how much does it cost?”
Many often find themselves wondering why—even after a successful implementation—their costs keep going up. When evaluating
a mobile workforce automation project, companies sho (...)
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It Pays to Understand the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Mobile Computers. Source: Intermec. Document Type: White Paper
Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Enterprise incentive management is an emerging field, and a number of players have entered the market. Callidus recently
expanded its service offerings by introducing two new strategic service programs both to woo customers and to survive in this
emerging field. (...)
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Enterprise incentive management is an emerging field, and a number of players have entered the market. Callidus recently expanded
its service offe...
Published:
2006-12-13
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Abstract:
There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller
PSOs, best-of-breed vendors provide hosted solutions with out-of-the-box integrations, while integrated PPM solutions provide
the complete back-office systems preferred by many l (...)
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There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller
PSOs, best-of-breed...
Published:
2006-01-02
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... uncannily resembles that of selecting enterprise applications ... m
a student at MITM (Management Information Technology ... work for an Iranian Insurance
company named ...
Published:
2008-06-12
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Abstract:
Any organization that deploys multiple same-application servers with regularity could benefit from virtual appliances. Virtualization
solutions eliminate the need to copy an operating system (OS) and application into each virtual environment, by creating a
single, centrally installed master copy instead. (...)
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Virtual Appliances: Improve Manageability and Automate Provisioning. Source: SWsoft. Document Type: White Paper Description:
Any organization ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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selecting scm for insurance management:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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Abstract:
As products become more complex and customer expectations continue to rise, service and support become increasingly difficult.
So how can service and support managers transcend these problems and use each customer interaction to build customer loyalty
and drive service leveraged revenue? By empowering cu (...)
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A Modern Approach to Improving Customer Support. Source: Consona. Document Type: White Paper Description: As products become
more ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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... model (see Choosing Business Process Management: SaaS BPM ... toward
the SaaS model while selecting BPM solutions. ... tech, health care, energy, and insurance
are the ...
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2010-03-02