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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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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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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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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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The customer relationship management (CRM) market is changing. Over half the market is served by small vendors. Fully integrated
business suites like NetSuite standalone solutions like salesforce.com, are heeding the demand for software as a service,
but they are approaching the market with very differen (...)
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service relationship management:
The customer relationship management (CRM) market is changing. Over half the market is served by small vendors. Fully integrated
business suites l...
Published:
2005-12-06
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Abstract:
For this Showdown, we looked at all three of the main CRM modules: sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer
service and support. To eliminate any chance of bias and to ensure a level playing field, all the criteria that make up these
three modules in our CRM Evaluation Center were given (...)
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service relationship management:
For this Showdown, we looked at all three of the main CRM modules: sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer
service and support....
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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service relationship management:
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:
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:
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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service relationship management:
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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Businesses today need to demonstrate their value to customers by making information that is relevant to them accessible.
Hence the need for knowledge management software, which helps companies segment and then distribute the information their
customers want to know. (...)
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service relationship management:
Businesses today need to demonstrate their value to customers by making information that is relevant to them accessible. Hence
the need for knowle...
Published:
2007-12-12
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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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service relationship management:
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:
Integrated customer relationship management and call center solutions (sometimes referred to as service resolution management)
have, despite initial glitches, reportedly helped some service companies realize remarkable returns on investment in addition
to improved customer satisfaction rates. (...)
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service relationship management:
Integrated customer relationship management and call center solutions (sometimes referred
to as service resolution management) have, despite initi...
Published:
2009-09-04
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Abstract:
Next generation networks may eventually allow us to interact with the world in a way compatible with how we live. This would
have the greatest impact on our ability to add value to the people we do business with. (...)
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service relationship management:
Next generation networks may eventually allow us to interact with the world in a way compatible with how we live. This would
have the greatest imp...
Published:
2006-10-24
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Abstract:
Creating specific CRM strategies means developing measurable goals and calculating your ROI to achieve them. These in addition
to a technical framework, sales and marketing strategies, including Internet strategies, and customer satisfaction metrics
will create a smooth running CRM machine in your compan (...)
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service relationship management:
Creating specific CRM strategies means developing measurable goals and calculating your ROI to achieve them. These in addition
to a technical fram...
Published:
2005-02-17
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Abstract:
Globalization, technology stabilization, inventory visibility, and traceability are forcing organizations to reevaluate supplier
relationship management systems. The benefits of a customer relationship management system that can be applied to a supply
chain can streamline operations and increase bottom l (...)
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service relationship management:
Globalization, technology stabilization, inventory visibility, and traceability are forcing organizations to reevaluate supplier
relationship mana...
Published:
2007-07-13
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Abstract:
Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensive planning, attainable objectives, metrics, and check points mid-sized companies will not realize success
and full potential from their CRM system. (...)
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service relationship management:
Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensiv...
Published:
2005-02-14
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Abstract:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) addresses the full lifecycle of a product. The focus of most of the current PLM solutions,
however, does not make the most of the value available from servicing products after they have been sold. Service Lifecycle
Management (SLM) promises valuable business benefits (...)
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... include SLM as a part of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), although
... from increasing revenue opportunities, decreasing internal service costs, and ...
Published:
2003-06-11
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Abstract:
Click Commerce recognizes that the SCM playing field is highly competitive and fragmented. However, it believes it will remain
competitive because its composite applications will create business process solutions that follow the current trend toward
integrated suites of best-of-breed applications. (...)
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service relationship management:
Click Commerce recognizes that the SCM playing field is highly competitive and fragmented. However, it believes it will remain
competitive because...
Published:
2006-05-08
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Abstract:
There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller
PSOs, best-of-breed vendors provide hosted solutions with out-of-the-box integrations, while integrated PPM solutions provide
the complete back-office systems preferred by many l (...)
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service relationship management:
There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller
PSOs, best-of-breed...
Published:
2006-01-02
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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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service relationship management:
Despite technological advances, users are dissatisfied with customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Ambiguous terms
do not provide the voc...
Published:
2008-09-29