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Customer relationship management (CRM) functionality can fall into four categories: core functionality; non-core functionality;
vertical, industry-specific features; and accounting-related features. When evaluating and selecting a CRM solution, enterprises
must be aware of the potential issues associated (...)
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customer service tools crm:
Customer relationship management (CRM) functionality can fall into four categories: core functionality; non-core functionality;
vertical, industry...
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2005-12-05
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Abstract:
A customer relationship management (CRM) system is inherently valuable for supporting customer acquisition and retention
by gathering data from each contact with customers and prospects. Collecting data, however, cannot be isolated from a strategy
for actually using that data. Here is an overview of how (...)
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customer service tools crm:
A customer relationship management (CRM) system is inherently valuable for supporting customer acquisition and retention by
gathering data from ea...
Published:
2003-07-03
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Abstract:
The customer relationship management (CRM) market is changing. Over half the market is served by small vendors. Fully integrated
business suites like NetSuite standalone solutions like salesforce.com, are heeding the demand for software as a service,
but they are approaching the market with very differen (...)
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customer service tools crm:
The customer relationship management (CRM) market is changing. Over half the market is served by small vendors. Fully integrated
business suites l...
Published:
2005-12-06
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Abstract:
While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that 2002
will, for some more tenacious Tier 2/Tier 3 vendors, be the year of delivering products under their own steam as to counteract
the onslaught by Tier 1 vendors and mid-market juggern (...)
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customer service tools crm:
While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that
2002 will, for some more te...
Published:
2002-04-19
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The new metrics of customer profitability, lifetime value, and wallet share are needed to supplement the traditional metrics
of market share and penetration. Typical functional components of marketing automation include customer data cleansing and
analysis tools, and campaign management systems. (...)
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customer service tools crm:
The new metrics of customer profitability, lifetime value, and wallet share are needed to supplement the traditional metrics
of market share and p...
Published:
2005-08-16
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Abstract:
For many reasons, SAS's alliance with Amdocs and partnership with Aprimo might be some of a few vendor partnerships where
customers and the vendors benefit. (...)
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For many reasons, SAS's alliance with Amdocs and partnership with Aprimo might be some of a few vendor partnerships where
customers and the vendor...
Published:
2005-08-12
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Now in 2001, the catchphrase is 'Collaborative Commerce', where we unite all of the elements of ERP, CRM, E-Procurement,
and SCM into one coherent system within and between organizations. This is the stuff system integrators dream of. (...)
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Now in 2001, the catchphrase is 'Collaborative Commerce', where we unite all of the elements of ERP, CRM, E-Procurement,
and SCM into one coherent...
Published:
2001-09-13
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Abstract:
The business case for integrating call center service resolution management into customer relationship management is becoming
increasingly obvious, as companies need to rely more on inbound (customer-generated) calls than on outbound telemarketing
efforts. (...)
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The business case for integrating call center service resolution management into customer relationship management is becoming
increasingly obvious...
Published:
2007-12-07
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Abstract:
Front-office vendors Baan Co. and SalesLogix Inc. round out their customer-relationship management application suites adding
new marketing, service, and E-commerce capabilities. (...)
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Front-office vendors Baan Co. and SalesLogix Inc. round out their customer-relationship management application suites adding
new marketing, servic...
Published:
2000-03-17
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Abstract:
Will the long awaited Siebel 7 product release help the until recently undisputed CRM leader withstand the pressure from
ERP giants – SAP, Oracle and PeopleSoft? (...)
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Will the long awaited Siebel 7 product release help the until recently undisputed CRM leader withstand the pressure from ERP
giants – SAP, Oracle ...
Published:
2001-12-28
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Onyx Software is a CRM vendor that competes in the mid-market. Onyx considers implementation risk, implementation time, and
distribution strategy to be significant competitive variables. The result is a clearly defined ASP strategy that emphasizes
forging quality relationships with a few ASPs. (...)
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Onyx Software is a CRM vendor that competes in the mid-market. Onyx considers implementation risk, implementation time, and
distribution strategy ...
Published:
2000-10-18
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Abstract:
Baan is now iBaan, fully focused on the Internet via Portals and web technologies, across CRM, ERP, and SCM spaces. (...)
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Baan is now iBaan, fully focused on the Internet via Portals and web technologies, across CRM, ERP, and SCM spaces.
Published:
2001-09-20
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
Creating specific CRM strategies means developing measurable goals and calculating your ROI to achieve them. These in addition
to a technical framework, sales and marketing strategies, including Internet strategies, and customer satisfaction metrics
will create a smooth running CRM machine in your compan (...)
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customer service tools crm:
Creating specific CRM strategies means developing measurable goals and calculating your ROI to achieve them. These in addition
to a technical fram...
Published:
2005-02-17
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Abstract:
Businesses today need to demonstrate their value to customers by making information that is relevant to them accessible.
Hence the need for knowledge management software, which helps companies segment and then distribute the information their
customers want to know. (...)
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Businesses today need to demonstrate their value to customers by making information that is relevant to them accessible. Hence
the need for knowle...
Published:
2007-12-12
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Abstract:
Many consultants, vendors, and analysts today define CRM in terms of being a customer-centric business strategy that is enabled
by a set of applications that support customer-facing functions and management decision making. That may capture the essence
of what CRM is, but it does not begin to capture why (...)
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Many consultants, vendors, and analysts today define CRM in terms of being a customer-centric business strategy that is enabled
by a set of applic...
Published:
2004-11-08
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Abstract:
Despite technological advances, users are dissatisfied with customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Ambiguous terms
do not provide the vocabulary for concrete action and measurable expectations. Thus, CRM is perceived to be about intangibles,
and is approached with a let's-hope–for-the-best men (...)
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customer service tools crm:
Despite technological advances, users are dissatisfied with customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Ambiguous terms
do not provide the voc...
Published:
2008-09-29
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Abstract:
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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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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customer service tools crm:
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:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has been putting together the pieces of its CRM (and likely the overall enterprise applications) strategy
mosaic (...)
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customer service tools crm:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has...
Published:
2002-08-15