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Abstract:
An enterprise that wants to shift to a global product development strategy must invest in modern product lifecycle management
(PLM) technology. Therefore, the PLM software market could be on the edge of a significant growth cycle. (...)
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business development processes:
... Dispersed product development processes require the same level of management
scrutiny ... Thus, formal and effective business processes that address
change control ...
Published:
2008-10-17
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Abstract:
Now that you’ve validated your product or service concept, how do you avoid hemorrhaging money during expansion? (...)
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... Getting beyond the "development phase" mentality; Developing the set ...
Translating requirements into necessary business processes, information technologies, and
...
Published:
2000-04-21
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Abstract:
Web sites are very public, putting the brand and image of a company out there on the site for all to see. Companies need
to be sure they have a firm grip on what website visitors see. Rational Software and Vignette Corp. have teamed up to provide
a product to do just that. (...)
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business development processes:
Web sites are very public, putting the brand and image of a company out there on the site for all to see. Companies need to
be sure they have a fi...
Published:
2000-12-12
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Abstract:
Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this
brings an entire new set of issues for mid-market organizations to consider when seeking a vendor company using such an approach. (...)
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business development processes:
Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this
brings an entire new s...
Published:
2005-04-02
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Abstract:
This PLM research note provides insight on the importance of business objectives when adopting PLM. This article presents
research findings on business objectives to adopt PLM based on software selection projects and surveys conducted by TEC. Drawing
and product documentation management, product collabora (...)
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business development processes:
... were able to include four business objectives from ... cost of new
product development and introduction ... review and approval processes;
“communicate manufacturing ...
Published:
2010-02-04
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Abstract:
By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship lawson.insight suite due in August, Lawson Software continues to boldly challenge bigger competitors, primarily
PeopleSoft and Oracle. (...)
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business development processes:
By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship laws...
Published:
2001-07-31
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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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business development processes:
Linking data to process is the realm of business process management (BPM). BPM's focus on process dramatically reduces
the amount of data that ne...
Published:
2003-05-30
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Abstract:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management
solution for new product development (NPD) projects. More importantly, NPD projects demand a best practices framework, like
Stage-Gate®, for their success. (...)
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business development processes:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution
for new product ...
Published:
2006-01-06
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Abstract:
Understanding the nature and specifics of your product development life cycles, and especially new product design and initiation,
can help you realize tangible cost savings and will offset the total cost of ownership of a product lifecycle management system. (...)
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business development processes:
... The dynamics of these global market forces coupled with existing but inefficient product development
business processes are opening the door to increasing PLM ...
Published:
2005-09-28
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Abstract:
E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise resource planning vendors with extensive e-commerce initiatives, development staffs, and renewed interest
in PLM, are as likely to lead the way. (...)
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business development processes:
E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-10-21
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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 consult (...)
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business development processes:
Strategy in digital business has become an increasingly significant component of Digital Business Service Provider (DBSP)
offerings. Pure plays ha...
Published:
2000-10-03
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Abstract:
Business process management notation (BPMN) is an initiative to increase standardization within process modeling. What are
the principles of BPMN, and what is the value of BPMN to vendors and organizations using business process modeling? (...)
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business development processes:
Business process management notation (BPMN) is an initiative to increase standardization within process modeling. What are
the principles of BPMN,...
Published:
2006-11-07
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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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business development processes:
Designing processes for business process management solutions can be daunting, as all flows, rules, and exceptions have to
be defined. With Adapti...
Published:
2006-10-13
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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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business development processes:
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:
Process manufacturing’s daunting mix of constraints has kept many software vendors away. Privately held Formation Systems
takes up the challenge with Optiva, a suite targeted at cost-saving opportunities in the product development cycle. (...)
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business development processes:
Process manufacturing’s daunting mix of constraints has kept many software vendors away. Privately held Formation Systems
takes up the challenge ...
Published:
2001-04-23
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Abstract:
Product, project, process, and people represent the four areas of PLM analytics that may help PLM user organizations develop
better products, improve the product development process, increase operational efficiency, and better measure employee performance,
respectively. (...)
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business development processes:
Product, project, process, and people represent the four areas of PLM analytics that may help PLM user organizations develop
better products, impr...
Published:
2009-11-27
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Abstract:
Business process management (BPM), having evolved over the past fifteen years, has finally reached a level of maturity where
vendors are now abolishing functional silos to allow the enterprise-wide flow of business processes. It replaces the old,
manual system of coordinating activities in a company and (...)
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business development processes:
Business process management (BPM), having evolved over the past fifteen years, has finally reached a level of maturity where
vendors are now aboli...
Published:
2005-07-09
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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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business development processes:
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:
Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization.
Some project portfolio management (PPM) vendors have adopted the IT governance mantra to differentiate their solutions from
those offered by the enterprise resource planni (...)
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business development processes:
Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization.
Some project...
Published:
2005-12-13
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Abstract:
Business processes must be enabled across the artificial boundaries of disparate applications that must work together to
support these business processes. To that end, business process management (BPM) could assist in compliance issues, can reduce
training requirements, and increase the overall efficienc (...)
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business development processes:
... True? False? (see Part One). Q3. How does the development of new business
processes and business process modeling fit in? (see Part Two). Q4. ...
Published:
2004-05-18