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IT Sales Lead Generation. Download Free IT Report on the IT Sales Lead Generation. The sales lead generation process for technology
companies is very different from lead generation in other industries. Technology sector needs are more precise, and the target
market is almost exclusively business-to-busine (...)
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IT Sales Lead Generation. Download Free IT Report on the IT Sales Lead Generation. The sales lead generation process for technology
companies is ve...
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2010-03-11
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Best practices in technology can help manufacturers of complex products and equipment get their offerings to market more
quickly and profitably by enabling them to become more cost effective and efficient. But there are still challenges to be
overcome, due to product life cycle complexity. Discover the b (...)
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Best Practices in Complex Equipment Manufacturing, Sales, and Service. Source: SAP. Document
Type: White Paper Description: Best practices ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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While Cincom's solutions, services, experience and results should resonate well with in the complex manufacturing segment,
it competes against a slew of companies with stronger brand names (not impeded by Cincom’s conservative tacit nature) and/or
financial resources. (...)
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While Cincom's solutions, services, experience and results should resonate well with in the complex manufacturing segment,
it competes against a s...
Published:
2002-11-27
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Cincom’s latest CRM product release offers a compelling value proposition for many ‘to order’ manufacturing enterprises.
While it is a product that may raise the bar in its target markets, the competitive offering is not exactly a pushover. (...)
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Cincom’s latest CRM product release offers a compelling value proposition for many ‘to order’ manufacturing enterprises. While
it is a product tha...
Published:
2002-11-26
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While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much broader CRM class of products, which typically includes front-office applications for sales force automation
(SFA), marketing automation, and field service/call c (...)
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While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much bro...
Published:
2002-11-08
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Managing incentive compensation presents challenges to almost every large and midsized company, due to the complex nature
of the calculations. But along with the ability to perform these calculations, an effective compensation management solution
must also provide visibility and transparency. (...)
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... To illustrate the complications of a shared ownership, in complex sales
environments one customer may require several salespeople at different stages in the ...
Published:
2006-11-29
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While Microsoft might be honest today with its claims of staying away from the true enterprise-level CRM applications space,
no one can be sure that its appetite will remain in check for very long. (...)
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While Microsoft might be honest today with its claims of staying away from the true enterprise-level CRM applications space,
no one can be sure th...
Published:
2002-03-08
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The ultimate success of Microsoft CRM will be judged by its follow-up releases. While Applix’ decision to abandon the CRM
space and suddenly re-focus on BPM may be regarded as a not quite deliberate move, but rather as a sudden act of taking another
plunge. Is the Applix move a harbinger of the future (...)
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The ultimate success of Microsoft CRM will be judged by its follow-up releases. While Applix’ decision to abandon the CRM
space and suddenly re-fo...
Published:
2003-03-11
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It is becoming necessary to go beyond the direct sales force to sell complex products. With the advent of personal computers
and the Internet, new possibilities for reaching manufacturing clients have opened up, and new sales opportunities have become
available. (...)
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It is becoming necessary to go beyond the direct sales force to sell complex products. With
the advent of personal computers and the Internet, new...
Published:
2007-11-12
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Product knowledge is now readily available to buyers online, so it’s no surprise that salespeople are seeking new tools and
new skills to close sales. A powerful new set of tools has taken its place in the salesperson’s arsenal: 3-D applications. (...)
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... Helping the sales representative communicate complex concepts in a
language the client understands is the first step to success. ...
Published:
2008-11-28
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From Agilisys' fresh start illustrated in new account wins, a profitable quarter, and new product enhancements; the market
should expect at least a continuation of the past but more likely its improvement. (...)
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From Agilisys' fresh start illustrated in new account wins, a profitable quarter, and new product enhancements; the market
should expect at least ...
Published:
2002-10-14
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While the existing loyal client base and affiliate channel remains MAPICS’ trump card in these difficult times, the recent
partnership initiatives bundled with a unified product branding might be the way to more effectively sell beyond the current
XA client base, which is the must for the long-term via (...)
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While the existing loyal client base and affiliate channel remains MAPICS’ trump card in these difficult times, the recent
partnership initiatives...
Published:
2001-10-08
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Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality only. MBS, at this stage, will likely not appeal to companies that need more complex CRM capabilities
or must manage customer relationships through diverse li (...)
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Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality o...
Published:
2002-11-06
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Many organizations find it challenging to adopt sales force automation and customer relationship management solutions. Formal
sales training and the related reinforcement tools can make the difference. We examine the key challenges and propose some
solutions. (...)
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Many organizations find it challenging to adopt sales force automation and customer relationship management solutions. Formal
sales training and t...
Published:
2006-05-23
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Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables
users to proactively understand various aspects of a project, as well as reduce planning time, document activities, and promote
communication throughout the engagement cycle. (...)
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Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables users
to proactively unde...
Published:
2007-11-14
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The market for enterprise incentive management (EIM) products is in its early stages and is rapidly evolving. Callidus Software
is the EIM vendor of choice for some of the largest companies in the world. (...)
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The market for enterprise incentive management (EIM) products is in its early stages and is rapidly evolving. Callidus Software
is the EIM vendor ...
Published:
2006-12-11
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While the benefit of obtaining .NET-based product is evident, the downside is also that due to the companies’ dissimilar
technologies in the past, MAPICS will now be burdened to look after both its AS/400 and Frontstep’s Progress based old customers,
whose only common trait at this stage might be anx (...)
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While the benefit of obtaining .NET-based product is evident, the downside is also that due to the companies’ dissimilar technologies
in the past,...
Published:
2002-12-31
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Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather other required information. The first few meetings should be formal, with a printed agenda, including
clear goals and time constraints (showing respect for team (...)
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Early in the campaign, the important thing is to get all your team members on the same page, share available knowledge, and
plan ways to gather ot...
Published:
2005-07-01
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Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business processes inside and outside the four walls of the enterprise, such as on-line collaboration with customers,
suppliers, distributors, and employees, to make every (...)
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Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business pro...
Published:
2002-09-24
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Pure-play enterprise incentive management (EIM) vendors who have focused on providing the capability to manage highly complex
compensation systems will be well positioned to take advantage of the major growth projected in the EIM market. (...)
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... with other business process systems, smoothing the way for effective compensation plan management in
a complex multi-product, multi-channel sales environment. ...
Published:
2006-12-01