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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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strategic business management:
... how organizations are using performance management software ... world
to employees, departments, or business units, in ... a specific focus on strategic
objectives and ...
Published:
2009-04-27
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Abstract:
In contrast to traditionally investing in automation technologies for better use of tangible assets, enterprises have begun
to invest in optimizing human capital. Human capital management, or talent management, is a set of human resources practices
focusing on the acquisition, management, and optimizatio (...)
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strategic business management:
In contrast to traditionally investing in automation technologies for better use of tangible assets, enterprises have begun
to invest in optimizin...
Published:
2009-08-28
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Abstract:
Business Engine provides best-of-breed PPM functionality for internal IT departments, focusing on financial governance. For
organizations seeking flexible workflow and IT governance capabilities, BEN delivers functionality in the financial services,
health care, government, manufacturing, telecommunicati (...)
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strategic business management:
Business Engine provides best-of-breed PPM functionality for internal IT departments, focusing on financial governance. For
organizations seeking ...
Published:
2006-03-24
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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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strategic business 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:
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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strategic business 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:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management
solution for new product development (NPD) projects. More importantly, NPD projects demand a best practices framework, like
Stage-Gate®, for their success. (...)
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strategic business management:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution
for new product ...
Published:
2006-01-06
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Abstract:
Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze,
recommend, authorize, activate, expedite, and monitor projects. In recent years, however, small to medium businesses have
been able to benefit from PPM too, through software-as-a-serv (...)
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strategic business management:
Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze,
recommend, authorize, ac...
Published:
2008-10-29
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Abstract:
By providing business process management functionality, Exact hopes to bring competitive enhancements to enterprise resource
planning systems used by small and medium businesses. (...)
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strategic business management:
By providing business process management functionality, Exact hopes to bring competitive enhancements to enterprise resource
planning systems used...
Published:
2006-01-12
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Abstract:
The idea behind the Callidus TrueComp's initial design was for it to be sophisticated enough to tackle and manage the most
complex and variable compensation plans, and yet simple enough to administer without heavy reliance on information technology
(IT) resources. (...)
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strategic business management:
... then transform that information into strategic knowledge and ... can
be used to drive business to higher ... key performance indicators (KPIs), management
reports, and ...
Published:
2006-12-12
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strategic business management:
... Namely, Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) is a business initiative
focused ... But it is more than that — it is also a way to become a strategic part of the
...
Published:
2008-03-05
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Abstract:
Physical asset management contributes greatly to the achievement of competitive advantages in capital intensive companies.
Particularly in the areas of productivity, quality, cost effectiveness, and risk management. If your company has a need to
manage physical assets it can benefit from a proven Total E (...)
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strategic business management:
Physical asset management contributes greatly to the achievement of competitive advantages in capital intensive companies.
Particularly in the are...
Published:
2003-06-27
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Abstract:
The human resources (HR) department can—and should—deliver contributions to the organization's bottom line. Through technologies
and service providers, HR can move from being merely a cost center to being an essential component for achieving corporate
objectives. (...)
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strategic business management:
The human resources (HR) department can—and should—deliver contributions to the organization's bottom line. Through technologies
and service provi...
Published:
2006-06-05
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Abstract:
Companies with large sales forces, huge product portfolios, and complex incentive plans with many variables need to offer
variable pay. This has created opportunities for a new enterprise software category called enterprise incentive management
(EIM), or incentive compensation management (ICM). (...)
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strategic business management:
Companies with large sales forces, huge product portfolios, and complex incentive plans with many variables need to offer
variable pay. This has c...
Published:
2006-11-30
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Abstract:
Tools under the business intelligence (BI) umbrella combine to convert data into information, and information into decisions
for action. Dashboards and scorecards are two such tools. Though often confused, they have functional difference, especially
in modern BI suites. (...)
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strategic business management:
... play a key role in the strategic planning process ... provide an environment
in which business users receive ... C-level executives and middle management
have always ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Abstract:
Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments.
Tree Top's structured process of reviewing proposed IT investments will allow an enterprise to understand this alignment,
and prioritize investments. (...)
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strategic business management:
Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments. Tree
Top's structured pro...
Published:
2006-04-05
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Abstract:
All the recent management trends from Continuous Improvement to Business Process Re-engineering have had the same issue we
see with E-Business. They have enterprise-wide implications and tend to become part of the corporate department that started
the initiative. This article recommends a more strategi (...)
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strategic business management:
... be established as only an advisory, strategic planning function ...
new methods of improving business practices are ... All the recent management
trends from Continuous ...
Published:
2003-07-05
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Abstract:
A quality product offering doesn't guarantee success for any up-and-coming vendor, especially in a market requiring more
awareness and depending on organizational change. While Zilliant appears to be the early market leader, its long-term success
depends on several factors. (...)
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strategic business management:
A quality product offering doesn't guarantee success for any up-and-coming vendor, especially in a market requiring more
awareness and depending o...
Published:
2007-06-13
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Abstract:
Properly implemented supplier relationship management solutions can help companies overcome some of today's business challenges
by allowing them to restructure their supply chains, align business processes, define and establish company-supplier relationships,
and integrate information systems to share in (...)
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strategic business management:
Properly implemented supplier relationship management solutions can help companies overcome some of today's business challenges
by allowing them t...
Published:
2007-01-19
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Abstract:
To provide useful financial insight on projects, financial managers need to think about business strategy more like a series
of options than a single projected cash flow. While the concepts of options are certainly familiar to most executives, the
trick to valuing strategic choices lies in the complex an (...)
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strategic business management:
To provide useful financial insight on projects, financial managers need to think about business strategy more like a series
of options than a sin...
Published:
1999-10-01
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Abstract:
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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strategic business management:
... According to CIMdata (www.cimdata.com/PLM/plm.html), product lifecycle management (PLM)
can be defined as "a strategic business approach that applies a ...
Published:
2006-07-05