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Abstract:
Can industry-leading practice be found in a commodity software package? If we accept that application software is a commodity,
by definition, the answer is no. If a vendor claims industry-leading practice, then it is available to your competition.
If we really want to have practices that lift us above (...)
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Can industry-leading practice be found in a commodity software package? If we accept that application software is a commodity,
by definition, the...
Published:
2003-08-07
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Abstract:
High-profile corporate scandal has resulted in laws such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to monitor business practices. To help
safeguard against unethical practices during procurement, entities are also adopting elements from the US Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR). (...)
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competitive competition:
... becoming the exception rather than the rule in procurement, Part 6 of the FAR, Competitive
Requirements, incorporated the Competition In Contracting Act (CICA ...
Published:
2006-06-14
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Abstract:
The global trade management market is competitive, rapidly evolving, and highly fragmented, and competition will only increase
in the future. While each GTM package will have a unique combination of features and components, it will still require data
input and updating by users. (...)
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competitive competition:
The global trade management market is competitive, rapidly evolving, and highly fragmented, and competition
will only increase in the future. Whil...
Published:
2005-06-08
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Abstract:
Learn how to avoid the most deadly sin of all marketing—using the same position or a similar one as your competitor, and
not knowing it. (...)
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competitive competition:
Learn how to avoid the most deadly sin of all marketing—using the same position or a similar one as your competitor, and not
knowing it.
Published:
2005-08-15
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Abstract:
The downside, as a rule, is the painstaking integration effort yet to be devised for a number of remaining products in the
Sage’s/Best’s family and to be subsequently exerted, as there is always a large time bracket from concept to actual materialization.
Further, integration is never a simple feat. (...)
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competitive competition:
The downside, as a rule, is the painstaking integration effort yet to be devised for a number of remaining products in the
Sage’s/Best’s family an...
Published:
2002-12-23
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Abstract:
Using the highest degree of professionalism and integrity, you can protect your value proposition from competitive attack
by setting traps for the competition. By knowing the competition's actions, behavior, and practices, you can identify damaging
behavior. After exploring the potential risks and reward (...)
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competitive competition:
... but if you aren't protecting your value proposition from competitive attack, your
... understanding how to protect your deal by setting traps for your competition. ...
Published:
2005-02-05
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Abstract:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just size to be competitive. It needs to coordinate its retail strategy with supply chain technology to make
it triumph. (...)
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competitive competition:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just si...
Published:
2005-04-19
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Abstract:
Despite intensifying competition in the enterprise applications market, IFS likes its chances. IFS has released the seventh
generation of its component-based applications, while competitors are still on their first, or second at best. Nevertheless,
IFS has a tough road ahead. (...)
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competitive competition:
Despite intensifying competition in the enterprise applications market, IFS likes its chances. IFS has released the seventh
generation of its comp...
Published:
2006-08-11
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Abstract:
The root of creativity rests in the people, the management, and the culture of the organization. A better tool will not help
an organization that is resistant to change and stifles creativity. It is important to remember that while management can
solve a technical problem, technology will never solve a m (...)
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competitive competition:
... Competition. ... Since mind mapping has been around since the 1960s,
it was not surprising to find the two competitive commercial applications had very similar ...
Published:
2005-02-01
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Abstract:
Most products have moved toward support for business management functions and exception management. SouthWare has embraced
this concept at all levels, providing users executive information systems, exception management, task management, and even
performance assessment. (...)
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competitive competition:
... functions and, as such, SouthWare will find itself in competition against the ...
size of the company itself is not necessarily a competitive weakness, SouthWare ...
Published:
2005-01-08
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Abstract:
Although Oracle's product roadmap is beginning to take shape it does not include active marketing of the PeopleSoft and J.D.
Edwards product lines. As a result of these products being seen as dead ends, many competitors have been scrambling to offer
all sorts of incentives to switch to the still disconce (...)
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competitive competition:
Although Oracle's product roadmap is beginning to take shape it does not include active marketing of the PeopleSoft and
JD Edwards product lines...
Published:
2005-05-21
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Abstract:
An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementation of a commodity software product can give you a short-term advantage until the competition catches up. (...)
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competitive competition:
An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementa...
Published:
2003-09-11
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Abstract:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just size to be competitive. It needs to coordinate its retail strategy with supply chain technology to make
it triumph. (...)
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competitive competition:
In theory, the Kmart-Sears merger could produce a new layer of competition to mega-retailers such as Wal-Mart. However, it
needs more than just si...
Published:
2005-04-19
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Abstract:
The root of creativity rests in the people, the management, and the culture of the organization. A better tool will not help
an organization that is resistant to change and stifles creativity. It is important to remember that while management can
solve a technical problem, technology will never solve a m (...)
Excerpt related to
competitive competition:
... Competition. ... Since mind mapping has been around since the 1960s,
it was not surprising to find the two competitive commercial applications had very similar ...
Published:
2005-02-01
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Abstract:
Developing the competitive edge involves information gathering and communicating. Using a continuous feedback loop that incorporates
sales, service, and customer satisfaction, will help you realize the benefits of a CRM system. (...)
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competitive competition:
Developing the competitive edge involves information gathering and communicating. Using a continuous feedback loop that incorporates
sales, servic...
Published:
2005-02-16
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Abstract:
Provia's international reach, attractive products and services, and highly referenceable customer base often positions it
well in the highly competitive SCE market. Provia might stand apart from its peers in the enterprise applications industry
by claiming that behind every one of its installations is a (...)
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competitive competition:
Provia's international reach, attractive products and services, and highly referenceable customer base often positions
it well in the highly compe...
Published:
2003-04-10
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Abstract:
As the software-as-a-service market matures, and while it remains appealing to resource-constrained companies, organizations
having up to 500 payees, and that are in need of complex compensation calculation and multitier compensation rules, should
consider Centive Compel product suite. (...)
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competitive competition:
As the software-as-a-service market matures, and while it remains appealing to resource-constrained companies, organizations
having up to 500 paye...
Published:
2007-05-14
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Abstract:
Developing the competitive edge involves information gathering and communicating. Using a continuous feedback loop that incorporates
sales, service, and customer satisfaction, will help you realize the benefits of a CRM system. (...)
Excerpt related to
competitive competition:
Developing the competitive edge involves information gathering and communicating. Using a continuous feedback loop that incorporates
sales, servic...
Published:
2005-02-16
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Abstract:
Do you want to have a competitive edge? Read this white paper about Product Data Management (PDM). Canadian manufacturers
are getting squeezed. Challenged by a rising Canadian dollar, forced to hold the line on prices in the US market, pressured
by customer demand for lower prices, better quality, and qui (...)
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competitive competition:
Do you want to have a competitive edge? Read this white paper about Product Data Management (PDM). Canadian manufacturers
are getting squeezed. Cha...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Production management remains MAPICS’ strongest spot, and, therefore, it has often been implemented only in manufacturing
divisions of large global organizations that use a Tier 1 ERP product for corporate financials and/or HR applications. Therefore,
executing the ambitious initiatives with its modest (...)
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competitive competition:
Production management remains MAPICS’ strongest spot, and, therefore, it has often been implemented only in manufacturing
divisions of large globa...
Published:
2002-11-22