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Service Supply Chain Strategies to Increase Corporate Profitability (6 Pages)
by Morris Cohen
Jun 22, 2004 Abstract : This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service strategies and decision-support tools to address these challenges. Brief case studies from leading service organizations Cisco and KLA-Tencor show examples of successful deployments of service supply chain strategies.
Type: Article
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eLoyalty Enhances Its Field Service And Logistics Services (3 Pages)
by L. Talarico
Nov 21, 2000 Abstract : eLoyalty, a CRM strategy and implementation consultancy, recently partnered with ServicePower to enhance its Field Service and Logistics practice. ServicePower is a small vendor that develops dispatch optimization software. eLoyalty will use ServicePowerメs software to incorporate dispatch optimization and other aspects of Field Force Automation into their CRM services.
Type: Article
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Enterprises May Be Overlooking Profits from After-sales Service (3 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Aug 15, 2006 Abstract : If service parts and service personnel management are well managed, manufacturers can significantly improve their profits from service operations. This will lead in turn to significant overall profit margins.
Type: Article
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Making Sure Your Service Provider Doesn't Fall Down on the Job (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Jul 21, 2000 Abstract : A recent Forrester report on Commerce Sites developed by service providers shows costs are rising while service is remaining flat, and sometimes results can be pretty glaring from a 'minor' slip-up to one that can have major client impact.
Type: Article
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What's Wrong With Application Software? Business Processes Cross Application Boundaries (6 Pages)
by Jim Brown
Feb 27, 2003 Abstract : The reality of today’s application environment is that no single application meets all of the needs of a business, or frequently even the needs of a single business process, so multiple applications must work together to support business processes.
Type: Article
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Web Self-Service by Surado Solutions
Abstract : This white paper introduces customer self-service and how using Surado Web Self-Service can increase customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and increase return on investments (ROI). The key is to understand your customer, your products and services, and the tools available to deliver service to maximize customer satisfaction and reduce customer service costs. This paper will discuss the various self-service options available, how to utilize best practices, delivery technology and how customer self-service is tied to the "big picture" of customer relationship management (CRM).
Type: White Paper
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Selecting an Outsourcing Provider--Art or Science? (6 Pages)
by A.B. Maynard
Nov 2, 2004 Abstract : Many companies base their outsourcing provider selection on only one aspect of the outsourcing relationship. Some decide on a perception of cultural fit and on the rapport and relationship developed during the sales cycle between the company's senior management and the outsource provider's sales representative and executive team. A number of companies drive their selection process via a checklist-driven, skill-matching process that attempts to find and select the best fit, while other companies select their provider based solely or primarily on price. With many different aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting an outsourcing provider? 1. Defining the Problem 2. Where to Begin 3. Key Success Factors 4. Selection Process 5. Recommendations
Type: Article
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Service Lifecycle Management - Tapping into the Value of the Product Aftermarket (7 Pages)
by Jim Brown
Jun 11, 2003 Abstract : Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) addresses the full lifecycle of a product. The focus of most of the current PLM solutions, however, does not make the most of the value available from servicing products after they have been sold. Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) promises valuable business benefits after a product has been shipped to the customer, tapping into the value of the product aftermarket.
Type: Article
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SouthWare Excellence Series: Making Excellence Easier Part Four: Application Analysis & Development Environment (5 Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr.
Jan 7, 2005 Abstract : This is a complete service management system that is comprised of four specific applications to help companies manage service contracts, track service histories and required preventive maintenance for each piece of equipment under service contract, daily planning and dispatch, and service invoicing.
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