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The 2006 PMI Research Conference was an excellent venue for gauging the direction in which project management research is
heading. The presentations of the areas of portfolio management and program management confirm the rising demand for project
portfolio management solutions. (...)
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... by Robert Cooper and Aaron Shenhar, showed the business value project managers ...
and its mission to help standardize the project management discipline within the ...
Published:
2006-09-01
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This new book, Double-Digit Growth was one of the most useful and optimistic books to come along in some time. Growth is
the whole point of business. Yet many so-called leaders don't seem to have plans to fulfill their purpose. This should be
read by all business execs-no matter what your sector. (...)
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This new book, Double-Digit Growth was one of the most useful and optimistic books to come along in some time. Growth is the
whole point of busine...
Published:
2003-12-09
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Abstract:
Forget Speeds and Feeds-ERP Outsourcing for the Mid-market. Get Free Information and Other Software to Define Your Evaluation
using the Feeds-ERP Outsourcing. If you base your selection of an outsourcing partner on a service provider’s strengths, it
can be difficult to make an apples-to-apples compariso (...)
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Forget Speeds and Feeds-ERP Outsourcing for the Mid-market. Get Free Information and Other Software to Define Your Evaluation
using the Feeds-ERP O...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
There is much discussion in the marketplace about outsourcing management and governance (OM/G). Many organizations mistakenly
assume they understand the science of effective OM/G, but that’s often not the case. OM/G is a critical discipline enabling
companies to achieve the intent of their outsourcing (...)
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... OM/G is a critical discipline enabling companies to achieve the intent of their outsourcing
deal. In fact, without it, value leakage of 15 percent or greater ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic is encouraged by the growing awareness and adoption of pricing technologies among B2B
enterprises. Conventional wisdom would suggest that pricing, as a key component of a business’s financial performance, is
a critically important discipline within any enterprise, (...)
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TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic is encouraged by the growing awareness and adoption of pricing technologies among B2B
enterprises. Conventio...
Published:
2011-10-13
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Why are some companies still managing their prices with spreadsheets—and leaving their single most important profit lever
to such inadequate if not harmful practices? TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic finds out and sits down with two vendor
execs to see how B2B pricing software allows companies to (...)
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Why are some companies still managing their prices with spreadsheets—and leaving their single most important profit lever
to such inadequate if no...
Published:
2012-01-16
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Abstract:
Without sound business process analysis, design, and possible re-design or full-blown reengineering in place before you bring
in technology, your CRM (or any IT) efforts are doomed to fail. (...)
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value discipline:
Without sound business process analysis, design, and possible re-design or full-blown reengineering in place before you bring
in technology, your ...
Published:
2001-08-21
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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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value discipline:
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:
What makes a strong supplier/customer relationship? The bottom line is trust. However, trust needs to be earned through a
series of conversations and commitments that have been met. (...)
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value discipline:
What makes a strong supplier/customer relationship? The bottom line is trust. However, trust needs to be earned through a
series of conversations ...
Published:
2001-01-17
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Abstract:
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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With Infor Human Capital Management (HCM) 3.0, Infor has combined transactional and strategic human resources functionality
with planned integration to its flagship enterprise resource planning and extensions solutions, so that customers can better
align HCM initiatives with overall business strategy. (...)
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value discipline:
With Infor Human Capital Management (HCM) 3.0, Infor has combined transactional and strategic human resources functionality
with planned integrati...
Published:
2006-10-12
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Abstract:
Lean manufacturing is a transformational exercise that requires an organization to cast aside long-held beliefs and business
processes. The five main steps to achieving lean transition are defining value, mapping the value stream, making the activities
flow, responding to customer demand, and continuous (...)
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value discipline:
Lean manufacturing is a transformational exercise that requires an organization to cast aside long-held beliefs and business
processes. The five m...
Published:
2006-02-15
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Abstract:
Because product lifecycle management (PLM) offers a host of benefits to manufacturers, it has become one of the fastest growing
categories of enterprise applications. But a PLM system needs to work hand-in-hand with an enterprise resource planning system,
so how can an organization integrate these two e (...)
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value discipline:
Because product lifecycle management (PLM) offers a host of benefits to manufacturers, it has become one of the fastest growing
categories of ente...
Published:
2008-09-05
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Abstract:
Transforming an enterprise to a lean supply chain requires both enabling technology and discipline. By following some specific
guidelines to extend lean methodology, you can proceed through your supply chain transformation to become effectively lean. (...)
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value discipline:
Transforming an enterprise to a lean supply chain requires both enabling technology and discipline. By following some specific
guidelines to exten...
Published:
2005-09-14
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Abstract:
Outmoded measures are being used to develop marketing strategies and allocate resources. Existing go to market models often
fail to consider the customer's total experience, and provides little information for planning. The solution is to reorient
performance metrics to become value-driven. (...)
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value discipline:
Outmoded measures are being used to develop marketing strategies and allocate resources. Existing go to market models often
fail to consider the c...
Published:
2006-03-20
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Abstract:
Operational excellence : Enabling Sustained Growth Spotlight on the Americas. Download Free IT Study Reports on Operational
excellence. Companies in the Americas should lead the world in growth through operational excellence—but they don’t.
A 2008 survey shows that less than half promote insight i (...)
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Operational excellence : Enabling Sustained Growth Spotlight on the Americas. Download Free IT Study Reports on Operational
excellence. Companies i...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
When part of an enterprise software environment, business modeler software can reduce training costs, prevent errors, and
minimize non-value added work. And if properly integrated, it can be both a tool for senior management and for hands-on system
users. (...)
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value discipline:
When part of an enterprise software environment, business modeler software can reduce training costs, prevent errors, and
minimize non-value added...
Published:
2009-01-07
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Abstract:
Accelerate return on investment (ROI) for business process management (BPM) with IBM solutions designed for rapid deployment.Free
white papers. Business process management (BPM) consists of software and expertise, designed to improve the performance, visibility,
and agility of business processes. With the (...)
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value discipline:
... Business process management (BPM) is a discipline consisting of software and expertise,
designed ... area, an initial BPM solution can help prove the value of BPM ...
Published:
2010-04-09
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Abstract:
Aligning Business with IT through IT Portfolio Management and IT Governance. IT Guides and Other System to Use In Your Organization
and for Aligning Business with IT through IT Portfolio Management and IT Governance. When business uncertainties are frequent
and compliance with regulations is mandatory, it (...)
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value discipline:
Aligning Business with IT through IT Portfolio Management and IT Governance. IT Guides and Other System to Use In Your Organization
and for Alignin...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The Business Value of Business Service Management. Browse & Download Free IT White Papers on Business Value of Business
Service Management. As more business processes exist in an electronic universe, the need to manage the IT services that enable
these processes increases. Business service management (...)
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value discipline:
The Business Value of Business Service Management. Browse & Download Free IT White Papers on Business Value of Business
Service Management. As ...
Published:
2010-03-11