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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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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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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 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:
Customer relationship management (CRM) is rapidly morphing from a customer management model to one of customer engagement.
Social networks, podcasts, blogs, and wikis are enabling customers to become advocates, and not simply the targets they were
in the traditional CRM process. The same techniques are a (...)
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Customer relationship management (CRM) is rapidly morphing from a customer management model to one of customer engagement.
Social networks, podcas...
Published:
2007-09-19
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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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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:
Growing customer sophistication and lifetime value means managing customer behavior is key to long-term profitability. Customer
profitability and customer behavior metrics enable an organization to create alignment within the go to market process, while
other metrics aid in decision-making. (...)
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Growing customer sophistication and lifetime value means managing customer behavior is key to long-term profitability. Customer
profitability and ...
Published:
2006-03-21
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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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managing customer relationship:
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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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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What makes a strong supplier/customer relationship? The bottom line is trust. However, trust needs to be earned through a
series of conversations and commitments that have been met. (...)
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What makes a strong supplier/customer relationship? The bottom line is trust. However, trust needs to be earned through a
series of conversations ...
Published:
2001-01-17
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Abstract:
The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizations with reservations about hosted solutions to think twice. So what exactly are its advantages and
disadvantages? (...)
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The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizatio...
Published:
2006-07-07
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Making a CRM investment work is a two-step process that begins with unifying disparate systems by creating and managing standardized,
reusable business definitions mapped to the different CRM system schemas throughout the organization. (...)
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Making a CRM investment work is a two-step process that begins with unifying disparate systems by creating and managing standardized,
reusable bus...
Published:
2002-12-25
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Suppliers are one of your most valuable resources. Unfortunately, Many companies have supplier relationships that are tacitly
adversarial. This article discusses how to manage suppliers as a resource-- defining your needs and then engaging your best
suppliers to have them suggest innovative ways to deve (...)
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Suppliers are one of your most valuable resources. Unfortunately, Many companies have supplier relationships that are tacitly
adversarial. This a...
Published:
2004-07-31
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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 relationship management (CRM) functionality can fall into four categories: core functionality; non-core functionality;
vertical, industry...
Published:
2005-12-05
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Hosted CRM solution can be the key of your success.Easy to read free whitepapers. How can you get the most out of a customer
relationship management (CRM) solution while reducing operating costs and increasing overall profitability? By purchasing
a hosted CRM solution that’ll provide the benefits of an (...)
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... Today's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions aim to
recapture ... By hosting and managing a CRM application on behalf of a customer,
RightNow delivers ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Surado Solutions aims to provide a complete customer relationship management suite. We'll analyze Surado CRM 5.0 from the
perspectives of core functionality, its distinguishing factors, and the challenges users may face when considering the Surado
solution. (...)
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Surado Solutions aims to provide a complete customer relationship management suite. We'll analyze Surado CRM 5.0 from
the perspectives of core fun...
Published:
2006-08-17
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Abstract:
The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizations with reservations about hosted solutions to think twice. So what exactly are its advantages and
disadvantages? (...)
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managing customer relationship:
The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizatio...
Published:
2006-07-07
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Abstract:
No company today can afford to ignore the value of its customers' natural social networking behavior. The advantages that
these social networks can bring to a company's customer relationship management platform are powerful tools that can ultimately
improve its products. (...)
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No company today can afford to ignore the value of its customers' natural social networking behavior. The advantages that
these social networks ca...
Published:
2007-05-28
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Abstract:
Hosted CRM solution can be the key of your success.Easy to read free whitepapers. How can you get the most out of a customer
relationship management (CRM) solution while reducing operating costs and increasing overall profitability? By purchasing
a hosted CRM solution that’ll provide the benefits of an (...)
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managing customer relationship:
... Today's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions aim to
recapture the personalized ... How could your salespeople be better managing customer
relations? ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as WebEx, Webcom, MCA Solutions, and Ariba are delivering applications as SaaS. (...)
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Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as We...
Published:
2006-03-17
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Abstract:
Major vendors are noting the growing demand for software as a service. However, smaller providers are forging new ground
by offering services for inventory and collaborative planning. (...)
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Major vendors are noting the growing demand for software as a service. However, smaller providers are forging new ground by
offering services for ...
Published:
2006-03-16
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Abstract:
This report aims to establish the areas of product functionality required by service industries such as advertising agencies
and identify a strategy vendors might take to improve the fit of their solutions to this market. Enterprise resource planning
(ERP) systems that address the needs of service industr (...)
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Market Landscape Report: Enterprise Software for Advertising and Marketing Services. Source: Technology Evaluation Centers.
Document ...
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2011-08-02