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Abstract:
Price management might improve revenue (by a few percent) and gross margin (even by an umpteen percent), but the truly amazing
benefits should only come when price management is integrated with appropriate cost information and demand management. (...)
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user and data management:
Price management might improve revenue (by a few percent) and gross margin (even by an umpteen percent), but the truly amazing
benefits should onl...
Published:
2006-05-05
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Abstract:
Most enterprises fight fires with axes, fire hoses, trucks, and hordes of firemen, but the CDQM approach is a smoke detector.
It’s far less expensive to put a fire out when it’s just smoldering, rather than to extinguish a blazing house fire and then
remodel the entire house. (...)
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... framework employing these components is extremely scalable and user-friendly. ...
based on his experience in using a continuous data quality management tool ...
Published:
2002-10-18
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Abstract:
The combined company's possibly biggest challenge remains a lack of awareness of the need for sourcing/spend management.
While many people have realized the power of e-commerce on the consumer side, there is still plenty of education to be conducted
by all the SRM vendors to prove how much leverage their (...)
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user and data management:
The combined company's possibly biggest challenge remains a lack of awareness of the need for sourcing/spend management.
While many people have re...
Published:
2003-11-20
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Abstract:
The business process management market is shifting, and more players are entering the market. Several smaller organizations,
such as Vision Software, are bringing a fresh look and a good product to the market, and should certainly be considered. (...)
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user and data management:
The business process management market is shifting, and more players are entering the market. Several smaller organizations,
such as Vision Softwa...
Published:
2006-04-07
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Abstract:
SAP is using NetWeaver to reach to the shop floor by aggregating and presenting information to users, thus empowering them
to improve manufacturing performance. It is also addressing concerns about the lack of standards for interoperability between
various systems. (...)
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user and data management:
SAP is using NetWeaver to reach to the shop floor by aggregating and presenting information to users, thus empowering them
to improve manufacturin...
Published:
2006-02-02
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Abstract:
SAP and Microsoft have finally realized that their products will increasingly be evaluated by how well they interconnect,
how flexible they are, and how intuitive their user interfaces are. However, these trends have already been incorporated by
lesser-known vendors. (...)
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user and data management:
SAP and Microsoft have finally realized that their products will increasingly be evaluated by how well they interconnect,
how flexible they are, a...
Published:
2006-03-28
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Abstract:
Enterprises are becoming painfully aware of the need to clean up their structured data and unstructured content acts to capitalize
on more important efforts like regulatory compliance, globalization, demand aggregation, and supply chain streamlining. (...)
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user and data management:
Enterprises are becoming painfully aware of the need to clean up their structured data and unstructured content acts to capitalize
on more importa...
Published:
2004-11-11
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Abstract:
Enterprises that have manufacturing or plant-level intelligence systems can be guided through the forking paths of exception-based
decision-making. Not only will they be better prepared for unplanned events, but they will also know how their responses will
impact the company. (...)
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user and data management:
Enterprises that have manufacturing or plant-level intelligence systems can be guided through the forking paths of exception-based
decision-making...
Published:
2005-12-20
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Abstract:
Applix is a leading business intelligence and performance management vendor for Global 2000 mid-market organizations. For
users considering implementing a solution such as Applix TM1, it is vital to consider key TM1 modules and strengths, along
with opportunities for improvement. (...)
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user and data management:
Applix is a leading business intelligence and performance management vendor for Global 2000 mid-market organizations. For
users considering implem...
Published:
2006-05-22
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Abstract:
With the acquisition of HAHT, GXS is making a play to build out its complementary software offerings--in particular, its
product information management (PIM) and data synchronization tools. (...)
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user and data management:
With the acquisition of HAHT, GXS is making a play to build out its complementary software offerings--in particular, its product
information manag...
Published:
2004-03-12
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Abstract:
There is a perception that if business users are given access to enterprise databases and raw query tools, they will create
havoc in the system, which is a possibility—unless the business intelligence (BI) product developer understands the potential
problem and addresses it as a business-critical facto (...)
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user and data management:
There is a perception that if business users are given access to enterprise databases and raw query tools, they will create
havoc in the system, w...
Published:
2005-07-15
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Abstract:
A solid product aside, good may be just too good for IQMS. Potential customers may shy away because its well-rounded solution
may seem more appropriate for the upper-end of the market. This, combined with IQMS' reliance on Oracle, and its well-integrated
product will pose challenges to the vendor's growt (...)
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user and data management:
A solid product aside, good may be just too good for IQMS. Potential customers may shy away because its well-rounded solution
may seem more approp...
Published:
2005-04-09
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Abstract:
SAP AG has long committed to placing compliance at the core of its product suite, as the vendor has recognized the growing
role of enterprise systems in assisting companies to meet the increasing challenges of corporate compliance and risk management. (...)
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user and data management:
SAP AG has long committed to placing compliance at the core of its product suite, as the vendor has recognized the growing
role of enterprise syst...
Published:
2007-05-02
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Abstract:
Application vendors are focusing on their install base as their primary source of revenue while cutting costs to provide
profitability. Most vendors will tell you that they are both new account and customer oriented, and some have struck this
balance. But the vast majority have been worshipping at the (...)
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user and data management:
Application vendors are focusing on their install base as their primary source of revenue while cutting costs to provide profitability.
Most vend...
Published:
2003-05-09
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Abstract:
Users choosing point planning or BI products should consider the integration infrastructure and effort needed to combine
these products versus the cost and functionality issues of choosing an integrated CPM product suite (if still possible to
find). Mission-critical issues like scalability, reliability, (...)
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user and data management:
Users choosing point planning or BI products should consider the integration infrastructure and effort needed to combine these
products versus the...
Published:
2003-08-19
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Abstract:
In February SAP AG announced a web-enabled version of their product data management (PDM) software, the application that
lets manufacturers collect and manage databases of information about the products they make. (...)
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user and data management:
... Schindler Management Ltd., a Switzerland-based maker of elevators ...
to develop its own Web-based user interface when ... out exactly what kind of data
they should ...
Published:
2000-03-20
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Abstract:
Customer relationship management (CRM) can be a tool for positive change in businesses' operations. Or CRM can—unintentionally—cause
a host of problems, from lost employee time to lost customer data. But with the right information, implementing CRM allows
evolution without the upset of revolution. (...)
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user and data management:
Customer relationship management (CRM) can be a tool for positive change in businesses' operations. Or CRM can—unintentionally—cause
a host of pro...
Published:
2007-09-24
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Abstract:
Agile Software recognizes product lifecycle management (PLM) as an emerging business imperative for innovation. Now, Agile
has a unique opportunity to leverage its position as the sole PLM vendor of significance to have a pure PLM pedigree. (...)
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user and data management:
Agile Software recognizes product lifecycle management (PLM) as an emerging business imperative for innovation. Now, Agile
has a unique opportunit...
Published:
2006-04-14
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Abstract:
Business performance management (BPM) includes setting key performance indicators, using data mining to discover data patterns
and using software to help drive business decisions and develop corporate strategy. For an organization, there are many benefits
to implementing a BPM solution. (...)
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user and data management:
... important to identify the user interface components ... organizations
are using performance management software. ... representation of organizational data,
whether the ...
Published:
2009-04-27
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Abstract:
Corporations are at risk because Web applications and servers make them susceptible to hackers and cyber crooks. However,
companies can perform security risk assessments that mitigate risk by applying security risk management policies designed
to protect a company’s data. (...)
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user and data management:
Corporations are at risk because Web applications and servers make them susceptible to hackers and cyber crooks. However,
companies can perform se...
Published:
2008-06-06