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Abstract:
The current focus in operational risk management is on enterprise-wide data capture across loss events, key risk indicators
and self-assessments, with follow-up actions based on triggers. A system should satisfy regulatory requirements, such as Basel
II and the US Sarbanes Oxley Act, and be built in a ma (...)
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Technology's Role in an Effective Enterprise-wide Operational Risk Program. Source:
i-flex solutions. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Odom’s Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc. wanted to improve operations and customer service. Their ERP and SCM technology solution
resulted in a fifteen-month project with a three-year payback period. (...)
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Odom’s Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc. wanted to improve operations and customer service. Their ERP and SCM technology solution
resulted in a fifte...
Published:
2001-09-21
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Abstract:
Don’t expect high marks in enabling business initiatives until your company gets its corporate strategy right. This note
was based in part from an interview with Norm Smallwood, CEO of Results-Based Leadership. (...)
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operational technology:
... such as IT, Finance, and Human Resources can build supporting operational and organizational
strategies. Information Technology Management Implications. ...
Published:
2000-04-10
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Abstract:
As componentization and Web services mature, packaged software will be less rigid and easier to adjust to unique practices--
thereby gaining some of the benefit of the custom approach. Although an enterprise can generate many benefits from standardization,
it may also create other issues that may often r (...)
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operational technology:
As componentization and Web services mature, packaged software will be less rigid and easier to adjust to unique practices--
thereby gaining some ...
Published:
2004-05-22
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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 technology:
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:
Logically, radio frequency identification (RFID) deployment will be a far cry from a minor development project that can be
completed in a few months or weeks. It will take months and years to assess how RFID will affect manufacturing and shipping
operations and IT systems. It will take time to bring soft (...)
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... After that, it will take years of fine-tuning and IT system development to fully realize the gains in
operational efficiency that the technology promises. ...
Published:
2004-05-20
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Abstract:
Dell Computer Corporation spent millions preparing to deploy an ERP system before realizing that the solution to one set
of issues created a more severe problem. Note based on discussion among Michael Dell, Kevin Rollins, and Morten Topfer of
Dell Computer Corporation and Dell’s Platinum Counsel of c (...)
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operational technology:
... time the complexity of its information technology infrastructure began to impact management's
ability to observe, understand and adapt its operational systems. ...
Published:
2002-05-31
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Abstract:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications service providers (ASP). (...)
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operational technology:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications ser...
Published:
2004-05-19
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Abstract:
Logically, radio frequency identification (RFID) deployment will be a far cry from a minor development project that can be
completed in a few months or weeks. It will take months and years to assess how RFID will affect manufacturing and shipping
operations and IT systems. It will take time to bring soft (...)
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operational technology:
... After that, it will take years of fine-tuning and IT system development to fully realize the gains in
operational efficiency that the technology promises. ...
Published:
2004-05-20
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Abstract:
Globalization, the Internet, and demand-driven supply networks are driving technology change. When it comes to supply chain
management, globalization has created a need for supply network integration and real time data with event visibility. (...)
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Globalization, the Internet, and demand-driven supply networks are driving technology change. When it comes to supply chain
management, globalizat...
Published:
2006-02-09
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Abstract:
Enterprises understand the value of integration. One area that has been ignored is the plant. Plant systems and corporate
systems must be complementary and leverage each other to provide their maximum value. Production intelligence provides both
integration and valuable information which is not availabl (...)
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operational technology:
... Others have created operational data stores (Camstar, nMetric, Visiprise) and dashboards
for operational metrics (Apriso, Aspen Technology). ...
Published:
2005-01-15
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Abstract:
Radio frequency identification or RFID has a potential of becoming a new technology inflection point. It can be a missing
piece in the long-lasting puzzle of squeezing excess inventory out of supply chains, but only when (and if) it reaches a critical
mass of adoption and maturity over the next several y (...)
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operational technology:
Radio frequency identification or RFID has a potential of becoming a new technology inflection point. It can be a missing
piece in the long-lastin...
Published:
2004-04-23
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Abstract:
Now that you’ve validated your product or service concept, how do you avoid hemorrhaging money during expansion? (...)
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operational technology:
... Key success factors in this new venture were: Knowing 'everything' about its operational
model q Knowing 'enough' about enabling technology. ...
Published:
2000-04-21
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Abstract:
For a successful customer relationship management (CRM) implementation, the chief executive officer (CEO) must have an ongoing
role in the process. The project implementer must be aware of common CRM misconceptions, and communicate the nature of CRM
to c-level management. (...)
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operational technology:
For a successful customer relationship management (CRM) implementation, the chief executive officer (CEO) must have an ongoing
role in the process...
Published:
2006-11-23
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Abstract:
Information technology infrastructure takes a back seat to applications investments for lack of a cost justification method.
However, the infrastructure systems are breaking down in public; bringing significant attention to an issue that has been
set aside far too long. (...)
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operational technology:
... in an information technology enabled business change, implications of such a change
and the systems that will deliver new operational capabilities must be ...
Published:
2000-04-03
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Abstract:
Food and beverage manufacturers rely on information technology to meet market demands. However, food is one market where
most enterprise applications show a number of "fatal flaws"—capabilities whose omission can impede operations to the extent
of complete failure. (...)
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operational technology:
Food and beverage manufacturers rely on information technology to meet market demands. However, food is one market where most
enterprise applicati...
Published:
2006-11-08
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Abstract:
Business processes must be enabled across the artificial boundaries of disparate applications that must work together to
support these business processes. To that end, business process management (BPM) could assist in compliance issues, can reduce
training requirements, and increase the overall efficienc (...)
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operational technology:
... experts discussed how companies can still leverage technology to maintain ...
opportunities, increasing the bottom line through operational efficiency, complying ...
Published:
2004-05-18
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Abstract:
As componentization and Web services mature, packaged software will be less rigid and easier to adjust to unique practices--
thereby gaining some of the benefit of the custom approach. Although an enterprise can generate many benefits from standardization,
it may also create other issues that may often r (...)
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operational technology:
As componentization and Web services mature, packaged software will be less rigid and easier to adjust to unique practices--
thereby gaining some ...
Published:
2004-05-22
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Abstract:
Business processes must be enabled across the artificial boundaries of disparate applications that must work together to
support these business processes. To that end, business process management (BPM) could assist in compliance issues, can reduce
training requirements, and increase the overall efficienc (...)
Excerpt related to
operational technology:
... experts discussed how companies can still leverage technology to maintain ...
opportunities, increasing the bottom line through operational efficiency, complying ...
Published:
2004-05-18
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Abstract:
If the underlying business assumptions change, the cash flow projections may be critically flawed but the KPI’s can still
be relatively reliable indicators of the impact of an IT project. In the long run, IT project KPIs may be the best indicators
for IT managers to use in evaluating the results of the (...)
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operational technology:
... When we can associate operational metrics with technology investments
we have another tool to measure if we are getting positive results.". ...
Published:
2002-07-24