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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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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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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 change:
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:
TEC VP, James F. Dowling is quoted in the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) magazine Purchasing Today
on the meaning of “Value”. The quote was in the context of how the understanding of the meanings of words change over time. (...)
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TEC VP, James F. Dowling is quoted in the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) magazine Purchasing Today on
the meaning of “Value”...
Published:
2001-03-12
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3Com Corporation (COMS) and Extreme Networks (EXTR) have entered into a partnership where 3Com customers will be given an
enhanced migration path from the now debunked CoreBuilder 9000 to the Extreme BlackDiamond 6800. This offering coincides
with 3Com’s announcement that they will no longer compete i (...)
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... and Extreme Networks announced they would be entering into a strategic alliance for
... will mean that existing 3Com customers will actually see no change in their ...
Published:
2000-05-08
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Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the suppliers. This can result in improved profitability throughout the entire supply chain and add value to
the final product or service. (...)
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Strategic sourcing involves ongoing relationships, which creates the opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration between
the buyer and the s...
Published:
2008-11-17
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Abstract:
In the past year the traditional consulting houses have executed major initiatives to counter the challenges of the pure
play and fringe market invaders. Being big doesn't mean being slow, as these Behemoths have demonstrated – once they tuned
in to the new market realities. (...)
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strategic change:
In the past year the traditional consulting houses have executed major initiatives to counter the challenges of the pure play
and fringe market in...
Published:
2000-06-02
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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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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:
Dell Computer Corporation announced its intent to acquire ConvergeNet, a storage networking company, in a deal valued at
approximately $340 Million. (...)
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Dell Computer Corporation announced its intent to acquire ConvergeNet, a storage networking company, in a deal valued at approximately
$340 Million.
Published:
1999-09-10
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Abstract:
Finding out the true facts about what makes CRM tick and how fast it circles the ROI clock—if it indeed reaches ROI-has long
frustrated potential CRM implementers looking for answers. And getting good answers really matters, because their only alternative
to being forewarned may be leaping into enterpr (...)
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strategic change:
Finding out the true facts about what makes CRM tick and how fast it circles the ROI clock—if it indeed reaches ROI-has long
frustrated potential ...
Published:
2003-02-15
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Abstract:
Sometimes, the enterprise applications market can produce many strange twists and turns, in addition to being tough for all
and even cruel to some. The tale of Marcam, Baan, and SSA Global, whose paths have crossed, parted, and crossed once again
since the early 2000s, might be an object case. (...)
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strategic change:
Sometimes, the enterprise applications market can produce many strange twists and turns, in addition to being tough for all
and even cruel to some...
Published:
2004-10-14
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Abstract:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Amdocs' systems, and deliver the conclusions and recommendations to the operator's decision-makers in the
form of graphs and practical reports. (...)
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strategic change:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Am...
Published:
2005-08-05
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Abstract:
The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed
source solution. (...)
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The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources t...
Published:
2006-12-18
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Abstract:
The changing attitudes, understandings of physical assets and market conditions bring a broad array of implications for those
responsible for asset management. The majority of these can be explained as "new accountabilities." Many of these are accountabilities
leveled at, or within, corporations themselv (...)
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... This marks a dramatic change in the structure of this market sector ...
companies have of their physical asset base, in order to achieve strategic advantages within ...
Published:
2003-12-19
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Abstract:
Under Invensys, Marcam has seen things change frequently including reorganizations, management changes, strategy changes,
and the loss of many employees with deep domain knowledge. (...)
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strategic change:
Under Invensys, Marcam has seen things change frequently including reorganizations, management changes, strategy changes,
and the loss of many emp...
Published:
2004-10-16
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Abstract:
Finding out the true facts about what makes CRM tick and how fast it circles the ROI clock—if it indeed reaches ROI-has long
frustrated potential CRM implementers looking for answers. And getting good answers really matters, because their only alternative
to being forewarned may be leaping into enterpr (...)
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strategic change:
Finding out the true facts about what makes CRM tick and how fast it circles the ROI clock—if it indeed reaches ROI-has long
frustrated potential ...
Published:
2003-02-15
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Abstract:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Amdocs' systems, and deliver the conclusions and recommendations to the operator's decision-makers in the
form of graphs and practical reports. (...)
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strategic change:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Am...
Published:
2005-08-05
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Abstract:
The acquired company, although constantly morphing from Marcam to IPS back to Marcam, has a good track record and a heritage
of selling solutions to manage divisional or autonomous plant sites within selected process industries. (...)
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strategic change:
The acquired company, although constantly morphing from Marcam to IPS back to Marcam, has a good track record and a heritage
of selling solutions ...
Published:
2004-10-18
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Abstract:
Under Invensys, Marcam has seen things change frequently including reorganizations, management changes, strategy changes,
and the loss of many employees with deep domain knowledge. (...)
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strategic change:
Under Invensys, Marcam has seen things change frequently including reorganizations, management changes, strategy changes,
and the loss of many emp...
Published:
2004-10-16
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Abstract:
Business changes constantly in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is
implemented. This gap is a reality leading to dissatisfaction and the application being a drag on the business. This gap,
the lack of the ability to change, costs the business dearly. (...)
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strategic change:
Business changes constantly in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is
implemented. This gap is...
Published:
2004-05-31
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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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... Business in their strategic planning processes. When they determine that there is a
business case to use E-Business technology to significantly change the way ...
Published:
2003-07-05