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Financial Reporting, Planning, and Budgeting As Necessary Pieces of EPM Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 22, 2003
Abstract : Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost all areas of corporate activity. Therefore, organizations choosing BI suites should consider both their financial management tools and future integration with key business-area solutions (for example, PLM, CRM, and SCM).
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Getting Strategic Planning and Financial Planning in the Same Bailiwick ( Pages)
by John Diezemann
Oct 1, 1999
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 and often overwhelming task of understanding the interaction between strategic options. This article provides a breakthrough planning approach for (1) rapidly realizing the business capabilities dictated by strategy (2) aligning process, technology and organization design and (3) through the financial lens of 'real options' shows how to quan
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Maintenance Software--Plan Ahead to Maximize CMMS Vendor Web Site Visits ( Pages)
by David Berger
Feb 21, 2004
Abstract : For those looking for a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor, the Web is often the first place to start. There are a number of web site features one should examine in order to maximize web site visits. Reprinted with permission from Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazine.
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Understanding SOA, Web Services, BPM, BPEL, and More Part One: SOA, Web Services, and BPM ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 22, 2004
Abstract : In the larger schema of things, SOA would espouse general, more abstract concepts of software reusability and encapsulation within certain boundaries (as to then provide access to that software via defined interfaces), Web services would then make these SOA concepts vendor-independent due to their use of generally accepted standards, while BPM and BPEL would be some of the engines making the whole system work.
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Throw Away Your Financial Statements: Managing by Metrics ( Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr.
Sep 15, 2005
Abstract : Analyzing static, detailed financial statements has been the modus operandi for hundreds of years. Because many business management systems can isolate and create graphics of key performance indicators (KPI), businesses should now concentrate on KPIs, which influence profitability.
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A Focused Web-based Solution for Chemicals, Drugs, and Mill-based Industries ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 25, 2006
Abstract : SSI shows deep understanding of the requirements for chemical, drug, and mill-based industries. Consequently, it has developed such must-have capabilities as potency controls, container movements, top-down and bottom-up traceability, and controls for customs and excise, shelf life, and location validation.
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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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Will 2005 Validate Global Trade Management and Unify Financial and Physical Supply Chains? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 14, 2005
Abstract : The Internet opened the door for global trade. As the global trade management (GTM) space continues consolidating, market leadership belongs to companies that understand, to truly improve global trade, one must be able to manage both the physical and financial supply chains.
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People or Resources: The Financial Sector in a Crossroads ( Pages)
by Manuel Carneiro
May 3, 2005
Abstract : People management tools have become necessary, particularly in an environment such as the financial sector, where resources have become global and people require more complex management solutions.
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