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Abstract:
A major consulting firm recently unveiled an E-Procurement selection tool that helps its clients select technologies that
enable their business objectives. The tool combines the consulting firm’s knowledge of various E-Procurement solutions with
TEC’s decision support technologies. (...)
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... to help its clients identify the value proposition of ... with the
client to determine the business objectives and ... and the tool helps the decision
makers determine ...
Published:
2002-07-22
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Abstract:
Poor measurement methods can take off millions or more from bottom lines, and contribute at least in part to project failures,
corporate inefficiencies and poor technology selections. Industry wide, they have contributed to tens of billions of dollars
of unnecessary costs. How do you avoid these expensiv (...)
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... Part Two summarizes some tools that have been used for business decision-making
... Both claim to measure value, and the main intrinsic difference between them lies ...
Published:
2002-02-28
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Abstract:
Though many academic methods exist, few actually reach the audience they need to reach because of the barrier between academic
and business languages, as well as the ability to produce workable and usable tools. This article summarizes what I believe
are the methodologies most used in Business, and some (...)
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... Until a decision methodology can provide true measurable value or can
... it is difficult for the methodology to make inroads into a business environment. ...
Published:
2002-03-01
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Abstract:
Last minute discounting has become so prevalent that many companies have come to depend on it as their default sales strategy.
Employing a go-to-market strategy of being the lowest cost provider is one thing, but dramatic, tactical discounting on every
deal will erode your company's margins and leave you (...)
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business value decision:
Last minute discounting has become so prevalent that many companies have come to depend on it as their default sales strategy.
Employing a go-to-m...
Published:
2004-06-14
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Abstract:
What are predictive analytics, and how are they used within business intelligence applications and for business performance
management? (...)
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... Decision models consider business and economic drivers and ...
it to conclusions about the item's target value. Basically, decision trees are built
by creating a ...
Published:
2009-09-11
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Abstract:
Typical explanations given for increased spending in business intelligence include, meeting government regulations, managing
information overload, tracking corporate goals, and improving competitive response. However, a deeper drive for BI stems from
the need to quantify the intangibles that underlie the (...)
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business value decision:
... mechanisms that are driving an increasing portion of a business's value
is far ... intelligence out of your data, faster, to support better decision-making with
...
Published:
2005-03-11
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Abstract:
Improving the decision process around inventory and supply chain flexibility will drive sustainable, measurable benefits
in the near term that are disproportionate to the effort required. (...)
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business value decision:
Improving the decision process around inventory and supply chain flexibility will drive sustainable, measurable benefits in
the near term that are...
Published:
2002-11-11
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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 value decision:
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:
Catering to existing and prospective customers is problematic. Existing customers often value their legacy systems because
they are reliable and prospective customers want the latest technologies and rapid deployment. To cope, independent software
vendors offer continual enhancements and offer custom ext (...)
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business value decision:
Catering to existing and prospective customers is problematic. Existing customers often value their legacy systems because
they are reliable and p...
Published:
2005-09-16
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Abstract:
In going through a business decision process for complex technology selections, more and more use is being made of technologically
driven processes using Decision support tools and captured knowledge. The use of these systems and the capability to drive
a solution from them assumes an ability to accurate (...)
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business value decision:
In going through a business decision process for complex technology selections, more and more use is being made of technologically
driven processe...
Published:
2001-05-30
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Abstract:
The rapid pace of global business places a unique set of challenges on all enterprises looking to improve and automate their
operations, and at the same time, remain poised to adapt quickly to change. (...)
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business value decision:
The rapid pace of global business places a unique set of challenges on all enterprises looking to improve and automate their
operations, and at th...
Published:
2005-11-02
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Abstract:
There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bottom line responsibility for the performance of the enterprise would do well to evaluate every potential
new program from the perspective outlined here. (...)
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business value decision:
There remains no shortage of experts and solutions that purport to have the keys to improving your supply chain. However,
executives who bear bot...
Published:
2002-11-13
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Abstract:
In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, better cost control and resource utilization, and more flexibility to change requirements on short notice.
The alternative? To disappear altogether. (...)
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business value decision:
In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, bet...
Published:
2006-05-16
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Abstract:
The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that
the business needs of the user dictate the technical solution, not the other way around. In other words, it should let the
business users drive the process, and remove the problems of (...)
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business value decision:
The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that the
business needs of the...
Published:
2005-07-20
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Abstract:
Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The
breadth and seriousness of issues that must be managed by the Information Systems Departments of mid-size companies are the
same as those of larger corporations with more people and f (...)
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business value decision:
Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The
breadth and seriousness ...
Published:
2003-11-28
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Abstract:
This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service
strategies and decision-support tools to address th (...)
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business value decision:
This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service
management decision h...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) can bring significant business value in the world of technical data, but its justification
must be derived from business management improvements. The most important claim for BAM is that it can fundamentally alter
the way businesses understand and act to threats and opp (...)
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business value decision:
Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) can bring significant business value in the world of technical data, but its justification
must be derived from...
Published:
2004-01-03
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Abstract:
The decision to support older releases is like any other business decision, it is all about the money and profitability.
If the vendor can make money at providing support for older releases, it is good business for the vendor. The decision may
be sugar-coated with pronouncements about doing what is good (...)
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business value decision:
The decision to support older releases is like any other business decision, it is all about the money and profitability. If
the vendor can make mo...
Published:
2003-12-17
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Abstract:
If you have an older ERP system, and you have decided to continue to pay maintenance, you should be getting periodic releases
from the vendor. The frequency of these releases varies, but for each new release, you have a decision to make. Should you
install the new release or not? (...)
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business value decision:
If you have an older ERP system, and you have decided to continue to pay maintenance, you should be getting periodic releases
from the vendor. Th...
Published:
2002-06-13
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Abstract:
IBS may be the first vendor to fully integrate a supply chain operations reference model in its business intelligence solution.
Customers receive more efficient measurements and benchmarking across their supply chain regardless of their supply chain
and ERP software. (...)
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business value decision:
IBS may be the first vendor to fully integrate a supply chain operations reference model in its business intelligence solution.
Customers receive ...
Published:
2005-09-07