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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. Process industries (chemicals, food and beverage, oil and gas, etc.) face rising manufacturing and
logistics costs. And they’re finding that the old strategi (...)
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Relevant and Time-Bound. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Although its PLM solutions will not likely be the "all things to all people" any time soon, Oracle might be showing us its
ability to develop its own applications in collaborative effort with its prominent customers. (...)
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... CFR Part 11 regulation), Health Insurance Patient Portability ... across
the global supply chain are destined ... analytics, program management,
portfolio management ...
Published:
2004-01-05
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Abstract:
Although a combination of factors bodes well for HighJump's success, a key differentiating word at its camp is 'adaptability'.
HighJump's approach to adaptability starts with an application platform designed to manage change. The combination of a set
of adaptability tools and the ability to embed busines (...)
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Although a combination of factors bodes well for HighJump's success, a key differentiating word at its camp is 'adaptability'.
HighJump's approach...
Published:
2003-04-15
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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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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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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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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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Our quest for quality and well-priced mid-market CRM software solutions, takes us this week to review Surado Solutions Inc.
developers of Surado CRM Solutions. Surado positions itself high in many functional areas, against many mid-market software
vendors such as SalesLogix, Epicor, Microsoft CRM, Kana, (...)
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Our quest for quality and well-priced mid-market CRM software solutions, takes us this week to review Surado Solutions Inc.
developers of Surado C...
Published:
2003-10-16
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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 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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While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the lush deals offered by the competition, realistically, the only way Oracle will lose customers is through
self-inflicted wounds. (...)
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While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the...
Published:
2005-05-25
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Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that has never maneuvered a company through a large takeover, will Oracle be capable of digesting PeopleSoft? (...)
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Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that ...
Published:
2005-05-31
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Abstract:
While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, there are plenty of reasons why privately held entities will want to prepare to adopt IFRS as well. (...)
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While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, t...
Published:
2009-12-14
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Abstract:
Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails,
will help organizations deal with compliance regulations and potential litigation. (...)
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Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails,
will help organizati...
Published:
2009-03-27
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Abstract:
Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization.
Some project portfolio management (PPM) vendors have adopted the IT governance mantra to differentiate their solutions from
those offered by the enterprise resource planni (...)
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Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization.
Some project...
Published:
2005-12-13
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Abstract:
The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versus the zeal for snagging brand new customers. (...)
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The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versu...
Published:
2005-05-20
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... expense tracking, project accounting, knowledge management, reporting and ...
very well be the best insurance in a ... While Gartner ranks Changepoint
in the leader ...
Published:
2009-01-06
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Abstract:
The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to become the largest enterprise applications supplier that is dedicated to the mid-market customer segment. (...)
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The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to bec...
Published:
2005-10-25
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Abstract:
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled experts. The ability to harness a company’s intellectual property and know-how helps build competitive
advantage. (...)
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The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled ex...
Published:
2007-11-19
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Abstract:
Achieving Effective Inventory Management. Read White Papers and Other Software for Your Evaluation and for Achieving Effective
Inventory Management. In today’s competitive business environment, wholesale distributors face critical factors that directly
affect customer satisfaction and profit margins. Th (...)
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Achieving Effective Inventory Management. Read White Papers and Other Software for Your Evaluation and for Achieving Effective
Inventory Management...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The Lawson and Intentia merger might create a much-needed, strong statement for the market, and provide the mid-market with
more options. It may also decrease the negative momentum both companies have experienced in the frenzied and rapidly consolidating
enterprise applications market. (...)
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The Lawson and Intentia merger might create a much-needed, strong statement for the market, and provide the mid-market with
more options. It may a...
Published:
2005-10-27