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SAP AG has seemingly crossed a strategy chasm, from a strict, stodgy, Not-Invented-Here (NIH) approach to software development
and delivery, to a seemingly quite open approach of broad development alliances, company acquisitions, Internet portals development,
and a deep, new relationship with IBM for bot (...)
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SAP AG has seemingly crossed a strategy chasm, from a strict, stodgy, Not-Invented- Here (NIH) approach to software development
and delivery, to a ...
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2001-09-22
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Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the
management strategy used to implement it. Moreover, murky definitions and objectives have caused varying degrees of success
and failure to emerge from the same initiative. Clearly de (...)
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Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the
management strategy use...
Published:
2004-10-21
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Abstract:
Finding out the true facts about what makes CRM tick and how fast it circles the ROI clock—if it indeed reaches ROI-has long
frustrated potential CRM implementers looking for answers. And getting good answers really matters, because their only alternative
to being forewarned may be leaping into enterpr (...)
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Finding out the true facts about what makes CRM tick and how fast it circles the ROI clock—if it indeed reaches ROI-has long
frustrated potential ...
Published:
2003-02-15
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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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Baan hopes e-Enterprise will put them on the e-commerce map. (...)
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Baan hopes e-Enterprise will put them on the e-commerce map.
Published:
2000-02-01
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... Infor’s supply chain management (SCM), business performance ... The
idea behind the multi-books accounting capability ... a specific product), and comparing
MyDay to ...
Published:
2009-05-04
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Abstract:
To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX
has incorporated lean manufacturing constructs into its package. Several case studies illustrate the use of kanbans in various
lean environments. (...)
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To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX
has incorporated lean ma...
Published:
2009-03-09
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Abstract:
When selecting a CRM vendor should you go with a one-source solution, reducing the need for integration with other corporate
data sources, or go with a best-of-breed approach, getting the best in each category but being left with standalone applications
that must be integrated? This article compares the (...)
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When selecting a CRM vendor should you go with a one-source solution, reducing the need for integration with other corporate
data sources, or go w...
Published:
2001-09-05
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For a successful customer relationship management (CRM) implementation, the chief executive officer (CEO) must have an ongoing
role in the process. The project implementer must be aware of common CRM misconceptions, and communicate the nature of CRM
to c-level management. (...)
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For a successful customer relationship management (CRM) implementation, the chief executive officer (CEO) must have an ongoing
role in the process...
Published:
2006-11-23
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Many consultants, vendors, and analysts today define CRM in terms of being a customer-centric business strategy that is enabled
by a set of applications that support customer-facing functions and management decision making. That may capture the essence
of what CRM is, but it does not begin to capture why (...)
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Many consultants, vendors, and analysts today define CRM in terms of being a customer-centric business strategy that is enabled
by a set of applic...
Published:
2004-11-08
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Abstract:
Chief information officer reporting relationships continue to be distanced from the strategy function. The marketing function
is experiencing this same distancing from strategy. However, the two functions should be on the leading edge of strategy,
rather than the receiving end. (...)
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Chief information officer reporting relationships continue to be distanced from the strategy function. The marketing function
is experiencing this...
Published:
2007-07-04
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The business ecosystem has shifted focus from corporation to customer, and the location of value has changed with it. Where
value had historically been located in products and services, it is now located in the value produced by the customer. (...)
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The business ecosystem has shifted focus from corporation to customer, and the location of value has changed with it. Where
value had historically...
Published:
2006-09-21
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Since the license revenue plunge in the US, a likely cascading economic slowdown worldwide, and SAP’s high stakes in struggling
Commerce One happened much before the fatal September 11, one is only to wonder why SAP’s management woke up to reality and
revised its projections so belatedly. (...)
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Since the license revenue plunge in the US, a likely cascading economic slowdown worldwide, and SAP’s high stakes in struggling
Commerce One happe...
Published:
2001-11-09
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Abstract:
Over past two decades, ROI Systems has shown the commitment to deliver solid discrete manufacturing functionality and superior
customer support, with modest growth and cautious new technology introduction as a consequence. Owing to its slow growth,
ROI has achieved a small market presence in general and (...)
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Over past two decades, ROI Systems has shown the commitment to deliver solid discrete manufacturing functionality and superior
customer support, w...
Published:
2000-06-22
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... they are all run by “the numbers” coming from financial books/ledgers ...
I know, comparing purchases of pets and ERP/accounting systems is talking about apples ...
Published:
2009-06-01
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Abstract:
Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry
do not affect the results. Benefits have been indicated for large and small firms, whether they make standard or custom products
or are in discrete or process manufacturing envi (...)
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Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry
do not affect the ...
Published:
2009-06-12
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An effective business case must link CRM with achieving organizational objectives; but this step is just the beginning. Credibility
implies that the document clearly delineates assumptions regarding cause and effect plus the mechanism that will be used to
assess results and declare success. (...)
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An effective business case must link CRM with achieving organizational objectives; but this step is just the beginning. Credibility
implies that t...
Published:
2004-11-09
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Abstract:
To maximize the return on investment of a customer relationship management system, a new CRM best practices model should
be used. A point-based system, self-assessment model that emphasizes senior management leadership and the need to create a
culture consistent with CRM can lead to a deployment strategy (...)
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To maximize the return on investment of a customer relationship management system, a new CRM best practices model should be
used. A point-based sy...
Published:
2004-10-22
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Abstract:
An effective business case must link CRM with achieving organizational objectives; but this step is just the beginning. Credibility
implies that the document clearly delineates assumptions regarding cause and effect plus the mechanism that will be used to
assess results and declare success. (...)
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comparing scm for books:
An effective business case must link CRM with achieving organizational objectives; but this step is just the beginning. Credibility
implies that t...
Published:
2004-11-09
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Abstract:
A customer relationship management (CRM) system's potential can be lost if the chief executive officer (CEO) doesn't play
a continuous role in its implementation—especially when it comes to pain management, the operational relevance of CRM, and
potential impediments. (...)
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A customer relationship management (CRM) system's potential can be lost if the chief executive officer (CEO) doesn't
play a continuous role in its...
Published:
2006-11-24