Investment Decision Methods: Related Documents

The ASP Decision
The ASP model is the latest in a long line of silver bullets that are supposed to simplify the delivery of technology’s benefits to the business world. This article provides some simple guidelines for determining if you should consider the ASP model along with thoughts on selecting an ASP.

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: The ASP Decision The ASP Decision P. Hennigan - December 6, 2000 Read Comments Introduction About every eighteen to twenty-four months the technology industry identifies the latest in a long line of silver bullets that will simplify the delivery of technology s benefits to the business world. The ASP model has recently enjoyed that distinction and the accompanying hype. Unfortunately, wading through the hype to determine if this particular silver bullet can bring value to your business is an arduous task.
12/6/2000

Protect Your Business Intelligence Investment
You’re planning to upgrade your business intelligence (BI) solution and can’t wait for implementation. But are you sure of how to take advantage of its key value drivers, or which functionalities are best for your organization? And can you anticipate—and minimize—implementation risks? Find out how an upgrade assessment done by experienced professionals can help you develop a proven upgrade plan and lower associated costs.

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: Protect Your Business Intelligence Investment Protect Your Business Intelligence Investment Source: SAP Document Type: White Paper Description: You’re planning to upgrade your business intelligence (BI) solution and can’t wait for implementation. But are you sure of how to take advantage of its key value drivers, or which functionalities are best for your organization? And can you anticipate—and minimize—implementation risks? Find out how an upgrade assessment done by experienced professionals can
1/30/2008 3:04:00 PM

IT Governance: Maximizing the Business Investment
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 planning (ERP) industry.

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: Governance: Maximizing the Business Investment IT Governance: Maximizing the Business Investment Neil Stolovitsky - December 13, 2005 Read Comments Introduction Information technology (IT) management and chief information officers (CIO) share a common goal to maximize the value of their IT investments. Achieving this requires a strong foothold on the multiple projects taking place at any given time. Identifying risk, resource utilization, and earned value with a portfolio of IT projects necessitates the
12/13/2005

The Return of Manufacturing Investment
The recent economic downturn dramatically changed investment habits for mid-market manufacturers—and not for the better. Nevertheless, some savvy executives have been using the market lull of the economic downturn and stop-and-start recovery to get their corporate houses in order, stabilizing their processes, facilities, and business systems so they’re better equipped to manage rapid growth when it returns. Find out how.

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: The Return of Manufacturing Investment The Return of Manufacturing Investment Source: Infor Document Type: White Paper Description: The recent economic downturn dramatically changed investment habits for mid-market manufacturers—and not for the better. Nevertheless, some savvy executives have been using the market lull of the economic downturn and stop-and-start recovery to get their corporate houses in order, stabilizing their processes, facilities, and business systems so they’re better equipped to
11/29/2010 11:09:00 AM

Product Lifecycle Management Portfolio

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: The DS PLM solution suite is embodied in four key brands—CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, and SIMULIA—which form one of the industry’s most comprehensive PLM software portfolios. Used separately or collectively, the vendor’s proven applications define, simulate, and optimize all products, processes, and resources in an all-3D environment powered by an open development platform. With DS PLM V5 solutions, all business processes are linked together—including change management, activity and time management, asset management, and more. By enabling employees to collaborate in real time while accessing and sharing the same up-to-date information, companies can increase communication and speed modification, as well as approval processes. As a result, all organizational groups and processes–from design through marketing to maintenance–can share, reuse, and enhance product information in the pursuit of an optimum business strategy.For Virtual Product Design: CATIACATIA enables users to simulate the entire range of the industrial design process, from concept to product design, analysis, and assembly. The CATIA product line covers all types of design and engineering needs and seamlessly integrates with the vendor’s other brands.For Virtual Production: DELMIADELMIA enables manufacturers to digitally plan, create, monitor, and control production and maintenance processes. DELMIA applications provide complete coverage of manufacturing processes.For a Global Collaborative Environment: ENOVIAENOVIA addresses user requirements across the full spectrum of product and business processes, from small-scale teams to extended enterprises with many thousands of users. The ENOVIA portfolio consists of three product lines:• ENOVIA VPLM—management of highly complex product, resource, and manufacturing processes in medium and large extended enterprises • ENOVIA MatrixOne—collaborative product development business processes for enterprises across a wide range of industries, including synchronicity for semiconductor design data management • ENOVIA SmarTeam—collaborative product data management for small to medium businesses, engineering departments of larger organizations, and across supply chainsFor Virtual Testing: SIMULIABy building on established technology, respected quality, and superior customer service, SIMULIA makes realistic simulation an integral business practice that enables engineers and scientists to improve product performance, reduce the number of physical prototypes, and drive innovation.

Simplexis Says Watch Our (Chalk) Dust
Forget those PTA bake sales. Education is a big business and, with specialized needs and restrictions, may require a specially targeted vertical eMarketplace to take advantage of online savings. Simplexis wants to be that marketplace – and more – and has facilitated $19 million in purchases in its first semester.

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: Simplexis Says Watch Our (Chalk) Dust Simplexis Says Watch Our (Chalk) Dust D. Geller - September 1, 2000 Read Comments D. Geller - September 1, 2000 Event Summary The Department of Education estimates that a single requisition costs a school district between $100 and $175 to process. With 16,000 school districts (serving 100,000 schools) writing a total 0f 25 million requisitions each year, there s a lot of money to be saved by converting to electronic purchasing. Simplexis believes that it can cut
9/1/2000

Improving Project Decision Making and Reducing Exposure Through Risk Management
Formalized risk management is underused in project management, where the focus is typically on schedule and budget. This affects most aspects of a project, including evaluation, selection, planning, execution, and control. How many project decisions are made without formally evaluating the potential consequences? When budgets are tight and competition is fierce, this question is more relevant than ever.

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: (KPIs) | Return on Investment (ROI) | Software as a Service (SaaS) | Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
4/18/2007 2:54:00 PM

A Road Map to Better Data-driven Decisions: Straightforward Directions for Improving Tactical and Strategic Decision Making
Small or midsize businesses need powerful yet affordable analytics, business intelligence (BI), and mobile functionality— to get the information required for making better business decisions. You need trustworthy data from your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, to derive insights and deliver information when and where your employees need it. For a road map for better datadriven decisions, read this report.

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: (KPIs) | Return on Investment (ROI) | Software as a Service (SaaS) | Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
2/15/2013 1:53:00 PM

Driving Better, Faster Decision Making through Finance
Software can’t tell you how to beat the competition, but it can determine which products and services have the greatest profit margin, who are the most productive employees, or how investments are impacting the bottom line. Knowing that information helps you make the right decisions. This report addresses how finance can create an accurate, actionable 360-degree view of your company

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: (KPIs) | Return on Investment (ROI) | Software as a Service (SaaS) | Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
3/8/2011 9:48:00 AM

Wipro Point of View: Universal Investment Banking Retracing Growth Path
The recent financial meltdown has led to the downfall of some of the biggest universal investment banks (UIBs). Tightened regulatory norms have put pressure on global conglomerates in the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) regions to re-strategize. Angan Guha, Head of Investment & Universal Banking, Wipro, gives his insights on the modifications UIBs have had to make to their services and products after the financial crisis.

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: Point of View: Universal Investment Banking Retracing Growth Path Wipro Point of View: Universal Investment Banking Retracing Growth Path Source: Wipro Technologies Document Type: White Paper Description: The recent financial meltdown has led to the downfall of some of the biggest universal investment banks (UIBs). Tightened regulatory norms have put pressure on global conglomerates in the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) regions to re-strategize. Angan Guha, Head of Investment & Universal Banking,
9/5/2011 12:44:00 AM

Manufacturing: Realizing Enterprise ROI
Today more than ever, companies are looking for near-term return on investment (ROI)—and the sooner, the better. That’s why successful solution vendors must now use a much more analytical approach to selling. Customers want assurances that an investment will pay for itself over an acceptable time period—either by increasing the top line, decreasing operating expenses, or both.

INVESTMENT DECISION METHODS: for near-term return on investment (ROI)—and the sooner, the better. That’s why successful solution vendors must now use a much more analytical approach to selling. Customers want assurances that an investment will pay for itself over an acceptable time period—either by increasing the top line, decreasing operating expenses, or both. Manufacturing: Realizing Enterprise ROI style= border-width:0px; /> comments powered by Disqus Related Topics: Return on Investment (ROI), Total Cost
12/8/2006 9:25:00 AM