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Quote-to-order systems include quotation management and pricing configuration solutions. Pricing configuration engines automate
pricing and quoting processes for manufacturers with complex requirements. Their benefits include quotes that are quick and
accurate, leading to increased customer satisfaction. (...)
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Quote-to-order systems include quotation management and pricing configuration solutions. Pricing configuration engines automate
pricing and quotin...
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2007-11-16
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'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality and
faster delivery; yet they also want products customized to match their unique needs. A product configurator that enables manufacturers
to efficiently deliver customized products by (...)
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'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality
and faster delivery; yet t...
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2003-08-21
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Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords: "growth" and "independence". It has carefully assessed and added acquisitions
to broaden Adonix X3 suite's functional scope, licenses and services; and continues nurture internal development with its
own resources. (...)
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Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords: "growth" and "independence". It has carefully assessed
and added acquisitions to broaden Adonix X3 ...
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2005-09-20
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not necessarily advantageous for all
manufacturing departments or businesses. (...)
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. ...
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2007-11-26
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It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products becomes
surprisingly complex when manufacturers introduce high levels of customization. How can manufacturers of configured products
address this complexity to streamline their processes, r (...)
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It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be "simple" products
becomes surprisingly complex w...
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2003-09-09
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Improving competitiveness by streamlining the sales process with Cameleon. Find Out Software and Other Solutions for Your
Decision Linked to the sales process with Cameleon. ThyssenKrupp manufactures and configures custom elevators. To shorten
sales cycles, reduce costs, and simplify ordering for agencies (...)
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... retail, as well as elevator modernization solutions, specialty components ...
to generate estimates: validation of the configuration by product experts, manual ...
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2010-03-11
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Yes or No: The Two Models for Implementing Project Portfolio Management. Get Free Advice for Your Evaluation In Relation To
Two Models for Implementing Project Portfolio Management. Two models exist for implementing project portfolio management (PPM)
systems: the engagement profitability model, and the bu (...)
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Yes or No: The Two Models for Implementing Project Portfolio Management. Get Free Advice for Your Evaluation In Relation To
Two Models for Implemen...
Published:
2010-03-11
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It is becoming necessary to go beyond the direct sales force to sell complex products. With the advent of personal computers
and the Internet, new possibilities for reaching manufacturing clients have opened up, and new sales opportunities have become
available. (...)
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It is becoming necessary to go beyond the direct sales force to sell complex products. With the advent of personal computers
and the Internet, new...
Published:
2007-11-12
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Scheduling Resource Demand in a Concurrent Engineering Environment. Browse Free IT White Papers on Scheduling Resource Demand
in a Concurrent Engineering Environment. Manufacturers of capital equipment and highly engineered products face design, production,
and delivery obstacles. The most challenging of (...)
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Scheduling Resource Demand in a Concurrent Engineering Environment. Browse Free IT White Papers on Scheduling Resource Demand
in a Concurrent Engin...
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2010-03-11
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Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality only. MBS, at this stage, will likely not appeal to companies that need more complex CRM capabilities
or must manage customer relationships through diverse li (...)
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Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality o...
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2002-11-06
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While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much broader CRM class of products, which typically includes front-office applications for sales force automation
(SFA), marketing automation, and field service/call c (...)
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While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much bro...
Published:
2002-11-08
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Facts you should know about Configuration Project.Download our whitepapers for abosluthly free! Companies producing and selling
complex and configured products can achieve a major competitive edge by successfully implementing product configurator software
as a core element of a configurability strategy. T (...)
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Facts you should know about Configuration Project.Download our whitepapers for abosluthly free! Companies producing and selling
complex and configu...
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2010-03-11
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Business Agility for Communication Services Providers: a Few Simple Steps are a Great Way to Start. Download Free Technology
Study White Papers In Relation to Business Agility for Communication Services Providers. In today’s market, customers have
no patience for companies that let their size and comple (...)
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Business Agility for Communication Services Providers: a Few Simple Steps are a Great Way to Start. Download Free Technology
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Stiff competition, declining profit margins, and changing consumer requirements have made mass customization necessary. But
time-strapped customers don’t tolerate long sales cycles or unnecessary complexity. A self-service product configurator is
one way to give customers what they want, and in a short (...)
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3 Signs: Is Your Product Configurator Still Relevant to Your Customers Needs? Source: Cincom Systems. Document
Type: White Paper ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Lilly continues to invest uncompromisingly in R&D, and consequently espouses a convincing broad but compact product portfolio
for its target market. (...)
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Lilly continues to invest uncompromisingly in R&D, and consequently espouses a convincing broad but compact product portfolio
for its target market.
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2003-02-19
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Having stemmed the tide of losses and returned to profitability in 2001, will in 2002 market witness Baan's return to former
ERP stardom given the company's recent product enhancements, new partnerships and customer base retention/expansion initiatives? (...)
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Having stemmed the tide of losses and returned to profitability in 2001, will in 2002 market witness Baan's return to
former ERP stardom given the...
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2002-02-18
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... him what he thought about quote-to-order (Q2O) solutions, given the ...
presents what is “technically perfect” (ie, correct product configuration), it may not ...
Published:
2010-04-09
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Jeeves has retained the concept of having a single innovative product with broad and reliable functionality, and an open
architecture. But beyond the solid nature of the product, Jeeves also takes pains to communicate effectively with both customers
and partners. (...)
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Jeeves has retained the concept of having a single innovative product with broad and reliable functionality, and an open architecture.
But beyond ...
Published:
2006-04-18
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Abstract:
Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not necessarily advantageous for all
manufacturing departments or businesses. (...)
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product configuration solutions:
Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. ...
Published:
2007-11-26
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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...
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2002-11-26