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Business Strategy, Business Processes, and Business Systems (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jul 31, 2004 Abstract : Business strategy, a road map telling us how the business plans to be successful, does not guarantee success. Strategy execution requires business processes that do what the strategy calls for--and do it well. In today's automated world, these business processes rely on business systems. Therefore, a direct link exists between the success of business strategy and business systems. Poor systems are a frequent reason for the failure of a business strategy.
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Business Strategy, Business Processes, and Business Systems (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Dec 10, 2003 Abstract : Business strategy, a road map telling us how the business plans to be successful, does not guarantee success. Strategy execution requires business processes that do what the strategy calls for-and do it well. In today's automated world, these business processes rely on business systems. Therefore, a direct link exists between the success of business strategy and business systems. Poor systems are a frequent reason for the failure of a business strategy.
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Managing Risks, Managing Measures: Decision Support Methodologies in Business Part 2 : Decision Aids (7 Pages)
by Edward S. Robins, PhD
Mar 1, 2002 Abstract : Though many academic methods exist, few actually reach the audience they need to reach because of the barrier between academic and business languages, as well as the ability to produce workable and usable tools. This article summarizes what I believe are the methodologies most used in Business, and some of the tools that are commercially available.
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Outsourcing 101 - A Primer Part Two: Outsourcing Categories (5 Pages)
by A.B. Maynard
Jan 17, 2004 Abstract : Outsourcing is a very diverse market, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers to choose from. This part examines the four broad outsourcing categories: application software, information technology infrastructure, business process outsourcing (BPO), and manufacturing.
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Delivering Adaptive Discovery for Business Process Management (3 Pages)
by Hans Mercx
Oct 13, 2006 Abstract : Designing processes for business process management solutions can be daunting, as all flows, rules, and exceptions have to be defined. With Adaptive Discovery from Ultimus, however, processes can be designed on a high level, and exceptions defined after deployment.
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Outsourcing 101 - A Primer (7 Pages)
by A.B. Maynard
Jan 16, 2004 Abstract : Outsourcing is a very diverse topic, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers to choose from. Companies are telling TEC that they need a clearer picture of outsourcing, its potential benefits, and common pitfalls. They want examples of different types of outsourcing and advice on whether outsourcing is right for them. This primer addresses these questions.
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Offshore Outsourcing: Is There a Method to the Madness? Planning for Offshore Outsourcing (8 Pages)
by Nitin Kapila
Aug 25, 2004 Abstract : Organizations considering the offshore outsourcing of processes, including technology development; finance and accounting; claims processing etc., should seriously consider adopting a proven methodology before implementation. This will minimize risk and maximize the return associated with offshore outsourcing and will help create a successful venture. Any adopted offshore outsourcing methodology should be based on input from multiple organizations; hands-on experience; and should include some discrete phases. These phases include (a) planning, (b) partner selection, and (c) a path to productivity that can be adopted by organizations, both large and small.
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Outsourcing Supply Chain Planning Processes (5 Pages)
by A.B. Maynard and Ron Boling
Apr 11, 2006 Abstract : Supply chain planning tools deliver potentially tremendous savings when well implemented, and wreak havoc when they fail. A company considering an outsourcing strategy for their supply chain planning processes should first address some key aspects of these tools.
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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.
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