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Abstract:
The distinction between business performance management and operational business intelligence is sometimes unclear. Many
vendor offerings overlap in terms of features and functionality, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. However,
there are some differences worth exploring. (...)
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operational management:
The distinction between business performance management and operational business intelligence
is sometimes unclear. Many vendor offerings overlap ...
Published:
2009-07-31
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Abstract:
Information is one of your greatest assets—helping your organization stay on top of regulatory requirements, close to customers,
and ahead of the competition. But managing that information isn’t easy when it is scattered across many isolated silos. A
good information management strategy can help you (...)
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Enterprise Information Management: In Support of Operational, Analytic, and Governance Initiatives.
Source: SAP. Document Type: White ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
In most organizations today, corporate information is managed by many tools and teams, but there’s a trend toward enterprise
information management (EIM), a practice that coordinates teams and integrates tools. EIM is a best practice for creating,
managing, sharing, and leveraging information in an ent (...)
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operational management:
Enterprise Information Management: In Support of Operational, Analytic, and Governance Initiatives.
Source: SAP. Document Type: White ...
Published:
2011-03-21
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Abstract:
Project Sponsor.com conducted a three-year research program on project governance. The findings turned up some surprising
facts on how project governance is approached and applied in businesses today, and shed some light on what is required for
project governance to be effective. (...)
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... This means that they tend to see things in terms of operational management
rather than in terms of project governance—an approach that leads to the wrong ...
Published:
2007-12-10
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Abstract:
Back in the early 90’s, ‘CRM’ wasn’t even a trendy acronym. You had a few players thinking beyond 'stovepipe' enterprise
applications, but not much beyond. Fast forward to 2001. CRM has gotten fat, and the fatter it gets, it becomes more difficult
to understand, more expensive to buy, more dif (...)
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operational management:
Back in the early 90’s, ‘CRM’ wasn’t even a trendy acronym. You had a few players thinking beyond 'stovepipe' enterprise
applications, but not mu...
Published:
2001-08-27
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Abstract:
Skillful management of transitions is essential for IT professionals. It is not simple and it not recognized when it is
done right, but when done wrong, the noise of the sudden stop rings in everyone's ears for a long time. (...)
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... company chose to combine the five acquisitions and operate them separately from current operations but
to integrate executive and operational management to the ...
Published:
2002-01-10
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Abstract:
Applix is a leading business intelligence and performance management vendor for Global 2000 mid-market organizations. For
users considering implementing a solution such as Applix TM1, it is vital to consider key TM1 modules and strengths, along
with opportunities for improvement. (...)
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operational management:
Applix is a leading business intelligence and performance management vendor for Global 2000 mid-market organizations. For
users considering implem...
Published:
2006-05-22
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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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operational management:
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:
Business performance management (BPM) includes setting key performance indicators, using data mining to discover data patterns
and using software to help drive business decisions and develop corporate strategy. For an organization, there are many benefits
to implementing a BPM solution. (...)
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operational management:
... Additionally, performance management software provides organizations with visualization
features (such as ... data and to drill down to operational data stores for ...
Published:
2009-04-27
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Abstract:
The systems dealing with manufacturing, inventory, procurement, and customer order management systems are among the systems
that often prove to be the hardest to acquire due to the unique issues of the process enterprise. (...)
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operational management:
The systems dealing with manufacturing, inventory, procurement, and customer order management systems are among the systems
that often prove to be...
Published:
2008-03-21
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Abstract:
Process manufacturers have had difficulty in selecting ERP and SCM products which meet their needs. This management note
places these unmet needs in the context of the business characteristics which serve as their root causes. (...)
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operational management:
Process manufacturers have had difficulty in selecting ERP and SCM products which meet their needs. This management note places
these unmet needs ...
Published:
2008-03-21
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operational management:
... Once a consensus is reached on a single operating plan, the members of the executive and operational
management teams must hold themselves accountable for ...
Published:
2009-12-23
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Abstract:
Business performance management (BPM) and business intelligence (BI) solutions are at a crossroads. Vendors from each domain
compete in the same market. BPM vendors are at a disadvantage due to BI's penetration and expansion into the BPM market. (...)
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operational management:
Business performance management (BPM) and business intelligence (BI) solutions are at a crossroads. Vendors from each domain
compete in the same m...
Published:
2009-05-18
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Abstract:
This note is intended to provoke thought regarding some of the dramatic incidents that occurred in the field of asset management
in 2003, as well as address some of their more immediate consequences and ramifications of changing societal attitudes regarding
the failure of physical assets. In particular i (...)
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operational management:
... As one of the largest elements of both operational and capital spending, asset management
is often an obvious target for reductions in this area. ...
Published:
2003-12-18
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Abstract:
The need for better service parts management is finally gaining top-level management attention in many aerospace and defense
(A&D) and like complex manufacturing companies, since excessive carrying costs and obsolescence losses are being recognized
as an unexploited opportunity for savings and a better b (...)
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operational management:
The need for better service parts management is finally gaining top-level management attention in many aerospace and defense
(A&D) and like comple...
Published:
2005-01-11
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Abstract:
IT initiatives driven within silos, where each department maintain its own project management office, inhibits the overall
cohesiveness and effectiveness of corporate strategy. This document outlines best practices to centralize and deliver a scalable
and robust project management framework strategy. (...)
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operational management:
... achieved through the implementation of good project management principles and ...
cannot be reasonably addressed within the organization's normal operational limits ...
Published:
2005-09-21
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Abstract:
This continues the coverage of the fundamental issues targeted by supplier logistics management. Fully utilizing the compliance
benefits that SLM offers allows companies to redirect employees from tactical operations to those more strategic. (...)
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operational management:
This continues the coverage of the fundamental issues targeted by supplier logistics management. Fully utilizing the compliance
benefits that SLM ...
Published:
2002-01-24
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Abstract:
While the higher end of ERP market has (surprisingly) experienced only limited merger & acquisition activity during 2000
(mainly seen in ERP losers been devoured by ERP outsiders), the mid-market has seen more significant intra-market activity.
The latest one was the merger between Navision Software and (...)
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operational management:
While the higher end of ERP market has (surprisingly) experienced only limited merger & acquisition activity during 2000
(mainly seen in ERP loser...
Published:
2001-01-02
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Abstract:
Simple questions often have complex answers. Whether they are speaking with you on the phone or placing an order on a Web
storefront, your customers expect immediate gratification. They want to know when their order will ship the moment it is placed.
How do you respond? (...)
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operational management:
Order Promising: Pre-Condition Your Enterprise for Operational Excellence. ... phone, fax,
EDI transactions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications, or ...
Published:
2001-11-24
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Abstract:
The strategic imperative to streamline the entire lifecycle of global trade has prompted JPMorgan and TradeBeam to acquire
complementary companies. Logistics service providers also recognize that many customers want trade services, and are stepping
up to the challenge. (...)
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operational management:
The strategic imperative to streamline the entire lifecycle of global trade has prompted JPMorgan and TradeBeam to acquire
complementary companies...
Published:
2005-06-17