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Microsoft to Purchase Softway Systems ( Pages)
by R. Krause
Sep 29, 1999
Abstract : Microsoft Corp. announced on September 20th that it will purchase privately held Softway Systems Inc., a developer of Unix/NT interoperability software.
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Off-shoring: Are You Getting Your Money's Worth? ( Pages)
by Joe Strub
Aug 30, 2006
Abstract : Are companies that offshore software development, call center operations, and remote implementations really saving money? Are customers and users realizing benefits? Indeed, there are areas where savings can be misstated. But companies can do something to protect themselves against disappointments.
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Support for Old Releases-Good for the User but Is It Good for the Vendor? ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 17, 2003
Abstract : The decision to support older releases is like any other business decision, it is all about the money and profitability. If the vendor can make money at providing support for older releases, it is good business for the vendor. The decision may be sugar-coated with pronouncements about doing what is good for the customer, but both the vendor and the customers know that the first consideration must be the money.
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Overcoming The Roadblocks To Hearing YES On New Projects ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jan 16, 2003
Abstract : The money issue was usually caused by too much risk and too much time required. Since it is simpler and more understandable to talk about money, people use the money excuse as a proxy for risk and time.
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Quote-to-order: One Big, Lean Machine Adds High Tech to Its Mix ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 22, 2008
Abstract : BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order focus. Although there are other vendors offering Q2O as a service, BigMachines product is arguably more flexible, as high tech manufacturers may be noting.
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Confronting Core Global Trade Problems: Order, Shipment, and Financial Settlement ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 7, 2005
Abstract : TradeBeam has been striving to distinguish itself by offering more than order and shipment tracking. It aims to improve the management of core global trade activities: order, shipment, and financial settlement.
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The Perfect Order--Inside-Out or Outside-In? ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
May 9, 2005
Abstract : The Perfect Order measurement has proven to be a powerful measurement of a business. Should The Perfect Order be defined from an internal point of view or from a customer point of view . . . inside-out or outside-in?
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Order Promising: Pre-Condition Your Enterprise for Operational Excellence ( Pages)
by Dave Strothmann
Nov 24, 2001
Abstract : Simple questions often have complex answers. Whether they are speaking with you on the phone or placing an order on a Web storefront, your customers expect immediate gratification. They want to know when their order will ship the moment it is placed. How do you respond?
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webMethods Gets Active (Software That Is) ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Jun 7, 2000
Abstract : In May webMethods Inc. announced that it will purchase Active Software Inc. in an all-stock deal. The purchase is worth approximately $1.3 Billion. WebMethods is a vendor of B2B e-commerce integration software, and the acquisition of Active allows them to extend their integration strategy for extended supply chain and business-to-business e-commerce.
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