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Reduce IT Procurement Time And Risk (5 Pages)
by J. Dowling
Mar 12, 2001 Abstract : All one has to do to get with the best product at the best price is to identify every requirement, find a product that meets all of the criteria, negotiate the best price and get it all done before the product becomes obsolete or the supplier goes out of business. Many successful and not so successful selections have been made. Learn from those efforts and remove time and risk from your next selection.
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CRM Selections: When An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure Part Two: Using A Knowledge Base To Reduce The Time, Risk And Cost Of A CRM Selection (6 Pages)
by Lou Talarico & Kevin Ramesan
Apr 19, 2003 Abstract : Using a knowledge base in the selection process can reduce the time, risk and cost of procuring technology. Well constructed knowledge bases that are used in a tested selection methodology reduce the RFI process from months to weeks, eliminate data quality issues and allow an apples to apples comparison of vendor offerings.
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Identifying the ROI of a Software Application for SCM Part 2: We Are Looking for the Vendor To Tell Us (3 Pages)
by Mark Wells
Jul 16, 2001 Abstract : Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. This part discusses what to do when business analysis skills are lacking.
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PeopleSoft Manufacturing - This Time For Sure?! (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 17, 2000 Abstract : PeopleSoft claims that its next major release, PeopleSoft 8, which is due in a few weeks time, will allay persistent perceptions that PeopleSoft is still not a full-fledged player in manufacturing.
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Analysis of Novell and EAI Vendor Talarian Alliance (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Feb 9, 2000 Abstract : Novell«, Inc. and Talarian« Corporation today announced a technology and marketing alliance in which the companies will work together to embed Talarian's real-time infrastructure software in Novell products and make it available to the worldwide community of Novell developers and users. The alliance combines Novell's directory technology with Talarian's real-time middleware.
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Justification of ERP Investments Part Three: Costs of Implementing an ERP System (3 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 12, 2004 Abstract : Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both types of costs can be segmented into hardware, software, external assistance, and internal personnel. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
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| 47. |
BPM Weaves Data And Processes Together For Real-time Revenues (3 Pages)
by David Cameron
May 30, 2003 Abstract : Linking data to process is the realm of business process management (BPM). BPM's focus on process dramatically reduces the amount of data that needs to be moved, and thereby reduces both the initial cost and ongoing maintenance cost of application integration.
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Merger Mania At Its Extremes (2 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 9, 2002 Abstract : Other than for the peculiarity of a ‘love triangle’, the merger of SynQuest, Viwlocity and Tilion might be a harbinger of SCEM’s annexation by the realm of SCM, in which case, with a similar phenomenon of ERP absorbing MRP over a decade ago, history would repeat itself.
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Not all SCM Products Are Created Equal (6 Pages)
by Steve R. McVey
Mar 14, 2002 Abstract : In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality: material procurement planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, distribution and transportation management, and inventory management and warehousing.
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E-Business Customer Service Success at H.B. Fuller Company (6 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Sep 15, 2001 Abstract : Chemical company H.B. Fuller has leveraged the Internet to improve their level of customer service.
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