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During the process of product selection a great deal of attention is given to the functional capabilities of the software
being evaluated. While this aspect is obviously important, ignoring the technical mechanisms by which the software actually
operates can be fatal to a project. In this document we e (...)
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During the process of product selection a great deal of attention is given to the functional
capabilities of the software being evaluated. While ... ...
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2003-11-29
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Is business intelligence (BI) an application that pays off? We have all heard mixed results but a 2003 extensive study on
on-line analytical processing (OLAP) states that BI usually pays off over 60 percent of the time , explains where the value
is found, and describes what’s required to get the pay (...)
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... The factor of ease-of-use for users is critical in both product selection
and overall success. ... Product Selection and Implementation Resources.
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2004-10-09
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Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with the size of the enterprise. The
breadth and seriousness of issues that must be managed by the Information Systems Departments of mid-size companies are the
same as those of larger corporations with more people and f (...)
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Information technology product selection is one issue that does not scale up or down with
the size of the enterprise. The breadth and seriousness ...
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2003-11-28
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Three minutes of labor from purchase requisition to invoice payment; fully executed due diligence; commitment authorization
and no delays. That is the promise of e-procurement and the potential is there for the taking - but not without risk. Extensive
preparation is necessary and full integration with r (...)
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Three minutes of labor from purchase requisition to invoice payment; fully executed due diligence; commitment authorization
and no delays. That i...
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2000-11-14
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Responsys has announced public beta availability of a web-based application designed to let small and mid-sized firms conduct
online permission marketing campaigns. The company offers free use of the product for small campaigns during the beta period. (...)
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Responsys has announced public beta availability of a web-based application designed to let small and mid-sized firms conduct
online permission ma...
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2000-05-10
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During a recent Enterprise Resource Planning selection engagement with a large aerospace and defense manufacturer TEC had
the opportunity to evaluate and compare the offerings of four top vendors. Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas
as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use. (...)
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During a recent Enterprise Resource Planning selection engagement with a large aerospace and defense manufacturer TEC had
the opportunity to evalu...
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2001-11-19
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All one has to do to get with the best product at the best price is to identify every requirement, find a product that meets
all of the criteria, negotiate the best price and get it all done before the product becomes obsolete or the supplier goes
out of business. Many successful and not so successful s (...)
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... IT Selection Myths and Magic. Research into hundreds of product and
supplier selections has revealed myth and magic of IT product selection. ...
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2001-03-12
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This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use. Find out what TEC
learned as a result of the selection engagement. (...)
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This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering...
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2001-11-21
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An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementation of a commodity software product can give you a short-term advantage until the competition catches up. (...)
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An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementa...
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2003-09-11
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The future of the PLM Suite will include more applications that cover product-related functionality and further expand the
benefits available. As the PLM Suite matures, companies will benefit from increased functionality and increased integration
between business processes. The ultimate expression of t (...)
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... The future of the PLM Suite will include more applications that cover product-related
functionality and further expand the benefits available. ...
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2003-12-30
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This is the transcript of an audio conference conducted by TEC on May 22 and again on May 30. The conference discussed the
recent experiences of TEC consultants in conducting an ERP Selection. (...)
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This is the transcript of an audio conference conducted by TEC on May 22 and again on May 30. The conference discussed the
recent experiences of ...
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2001-06-22
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The TechnologyEvaluation.Com’s (TEC) Knowledge Based Selection Process is a multi-part comprehensive analysis of a vendor’s
tactical, strategic and qualitative measures as compared to the specific business and technology needs of our clients. (...)
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The TechnologyEvaluation.Com’s (TEC) Knowledge Based Selection Process is a multi-part comprehensive analysis of a vendor’s
tactical, strategic an...
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2001-03-15
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The way a bank selects, implements, and monitors a technological product significantly contributes to the final effect on
the bank's environment. (...)
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The way a bank selects, implements, and monitors a technological product significantly contributes to the final effect on
the bank's environment.
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2000-07-11
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Product lifecycle management (PLM) implementation brings its own set of challenges, whether considering vendor selection,
employee perception management, or actual implementation. However, based on experience and study, it is possible to describe
the best practices for overcoming these challenges. (...)
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Product lifecycle management (PLM) implementation brings its own set of challenges, whether considering vendor
selection, employee perception mana... ...
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2006-07-05
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Three minutes of labor from purchase requisition to invoice payment; fully executed due diligence; commitment authorization
and no delays. That is the promise of e-procurement and the potential is there for the taking - but not without risk. Extensive
preparation is necessary and full integration with r (...)
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E-Procurement Is Not Electronic Purchasing - Part II. J. Dowling - November 14, 2000. Comments: 0. Read Comments E-Procurement
Is Not Electronic Purchasi.
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2000-11-14
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view. (...)
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This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variabl...
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2004-07-12
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Concur Technologies dreamed of going mano a mano with Ariba and Commerce One. However, announcing the details of its
new operating plan in the report of a disappointing quarter, the company has revealed that 'procurement is not us.' Then
again, there really is a need for e-procurement, isn’t th (...)
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Concur Technologies dreamed of going <I>mano a mano</I> with Ariba and Commerce One. However, announcing the details
of its new operating plan in ...
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2000-08-15
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E-procurement's number two firm announced a fleet of new products and services across its entire product line. (...)
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E-procurement's number two firm announced a fleet of new products and services across its entire product line.
Published:
2000-01-28
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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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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