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Confronting Core Global Trade Problems: Order, Shipment, and Financial Settlement (4 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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Comparing On Demand Customer Relationship Management Service Alternatives (5 Pages)
by Jim Berkowitz
Dec 5, 2005 Abstract : Customer relationship management (CRM) functionality can fall into four categories: core functionality; non-core functionality; vertical, industry-specific features; and accounting-related features. When evaluating and selecting a CRM solution, enterprises must be aware of the potential issues associated with functions and features that are not part of core CRM functionality.
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Performance and Compensation Management at the Core of Human Capital Management? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 28, 2006 Abstract : Strategic human capital management (HCM) solutions can help organizations transform their people into a competitive advantage by aligning managers and employees with corporate goals. There is now a statistical and causal relationship among key HCM applications and operating income growth.
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Customization Drives Complexity - Why It's Hard to Design, Sell, and Produce 'Simple' Products (8 Pages)
by Jim Brown
Sep 9, 2003 Abstract : It seems counterintuitive, but the process of selling, designing, and producing what appear to be 'simple' products becomes surprisingly complex when manufacturers introduce high levels of customization. How can manufacturers of configured products address this complexity to streamline their processes, reduce cost and increase customer responsiveness?
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Is SSA GT Betting Infini(um)tely On Acquisitions? Part Three: Complementary Products (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 13, 2002 Abstract : At a first glance, one can even notice that the complementary nature of some SSA GT products and Infinium products may indeed provide a ‘kick for a buck’ proposition. Further, it appears that SSA GT understands and listens closely (via Global Guide Groups) to the needs of conservative ERP customers that are unwilling to ditch a good functional product even at a cost of its technological antiquity. Further, it has a track record of strong functional development that preserves the customer’s current investment.
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Vendor Analysis: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Products Examined (4 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Nov 23, 2002 Abstract : Kaspersky Labs is no newcomer to anti-virus products. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Pleasanton, California and Cambridge, England, Kaspersky Labs has successfully branded itself as a leader in multi-platform anti-virus products. Though many IT decision makers neglect to protect their UNIX systems from viruses, research done by Kaspersky Labs indicates that Linux may be just as prone to viruses as Microsoft operating systems.
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Infinium Returns To Its Core Competencies To Succeed Part 2: Challenges and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic, Lou Talarico
May 29, 2002 Abstract : Despite solid horizontal ERP functionality, product flexibility, and very good customer service, Infinium's challenge remains its lack of mind share and brand awareness outside of its hospitality stronghold.
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Infinium Returns To Its Core Competencies To Succeed Part 1: Recent Announcements (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic, Lou Talarico
May 28, 2002 Abstract : 2000 and 2001 were difficult times for Infinium resulting in a substantial decrease in revenue and significant restructuring. After a thorough soul-searching exercise at the end of 2001, the company entered 2002 with product offerings that are going back to its roots, and with a determination to sustain success within three key target markets. The result is a renewed employees' and the market's enthusiasm for the company moving forward.
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Enterprise Impact Simulation Alliances - At The Core Of EIS (6 Pages)
by William Walton
Mar 7, 2001 Abstract : C-commerce alliances are primary drivers of the demand for the predictive capabilities of Enterprise Impact Simulation. Information about IT systems is becoming more valuable than the systems themselves because it is our entry fee to the alliance model, and admission to the alliance is a prerequisite for survival of the business. IT organizations should move quickly to satisfy the new value proposition their companies require of them.
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