| 81. |
Continuous Improvement Case Study: Taking Baby Steps towards Tangible Benefits (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
May 19, 2006 Abstract : To improve supply chain operations with a fresh look and new ideas, Harris Tea worked with a consulting firm, Supply Chain Consultants. The objective was to optimize the entire supply chain, not just the pieces.
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| 82. |
CRM Application Users Are Key to Project Success (3 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Oct 22, 2005 Abstract : For a customer relationship management implementation to be successful, consulting firms, vendors, and users must pay attention to user training and change management.
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| 83. |
Feds Warms Up to ERP Spending, but Will Contractors and Their ERP Vendors Comply? Part One: Event Summary and Market Impact (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 21, 2004 Abstract : There has been noise in the US public sector about a strong federal (Feds) interest in ERP applications. This, coupled with the Feds customary huge purchasing appetite for goods and services ranging from consulting to purchasing military devices and components, building, many businesses that have previously competed only in the commercial sector are tempted to feed the Feds. However, the Feds' peculiar and idiosyncratic regulatory requirements provide high barriers to entry, and novice companies that are not already offering the functionality for the sector will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in Defense and other federal markets.
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| 84. |
CRM Application Users are Key to Project Success (5 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Jan 25, 2003 Abstract : When implementing a CRM application, consulting firms, vendors, and end users rarely pay enough attention to the important issues of user training and change management.
Type: Article
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| 85. |
PeopleSoft Revamps World for Its Mid-Market 'Express' Conquest Part Two: Market Impact (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 27, 2004 Abstract : The major factors of success in business applications for the mid-market segment have traditionally been--flexible pricing, packaging and deployment options; speed of implementation; vertical focus; interconnectivity to other applications and legacy systems; product scalability and scope expandability; Internet and wireless device accessibility; low cost business-to-business (B2B) electronic connectivity; and a single point of contact possibly with a local consulting and implementation support. PeopleSoft seems to have captured (or at least tackled) most of these.
Type: Article
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| 86. |
Emptoris 'Procures' Zeborg's Spend Management Expertise Part one: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 18, 2003 Abstract : Emptoris, an upbeat provider of strategic sourcing software for the global 5000 companies, announced its acquisition of spend management specialist Zeborg. However, despite a good fit, enlarged customer base, and improved cross-selling opportunity, some challenges and product gaps will have to be overcome.
Type: Article
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| 87. |
Ramco Systems - Diversity Marshaled Through Flexibility by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 13, 2001 Abstract : While Ramco Systemメs combination of experienced offshore application developers, the best practices of component-based applications development and code generation, and strategic partnerships is possibly a unique value proposition, it will still take some doing for a full-blown expansion worldwide.
Type: Article
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| 88. |
Hewlett Packard Makes Multiple Moves in Middleware (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
May 16, 2001 Abstract : In recent days, Hewlett Packard has announced agreements for strategic alliances, technology licensing, and/or joint product development of middleware products with TIBCO Software, IONA Technologies, and webMethods. Industry rumors indicate that HP is trying to acquire an EAI vendor to complete its push towards a complete application server product. Who will it be?
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| 89. |
Great Plains ASP - Evolution, Revolution, Innovation (3 Pages)
by A. Turner
Oct 4, 2000 Abstract : On September 18, 2000, Great Plains (Nasdaq: GPSI), announced the expansion of its Application Service Provider (ASP) initiative. Great Plains has evolved its ASP partner program to better meet the diverse needs of its ASP partners and their customers
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| 90. |
Strategy: What Digital Business Service Providers Mean When They Say It (7 Pages)
by R. Krause
Oct 3, 2000 Abstract : Strategy in digital business has become an increasingly significant component of Digital Business Service Provider (DBSP) offerings. Pure plays have and are becoming more experienced, and are serious competitors to the more traditional strategists. DBSP strategists take over where the traditional consultancy process lets go. They serve largely in the operational strategic role by taking the business idea to the step of design and architect to achieve deliverable capabilities. But they also do more.
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