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Business Strategy, Business Processes, and Business Systems ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jul 31, 2004
Abstract : Business strategy, a road map telling us how the business plans to be successful, does not guarantee success. Strategy execution requires business processes that do what the strategy calls for--and do it well. In today's automated world, these business processes rely on business systems. Therefore, a direct link exists between the success of business strategy and business systems. Poor systems are a frequent reason for the failure of a business strategy.
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Should Your Software Selection Process Have a Proof of Concept? Part Two: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Conclusion ( Pages)
by Robert Rudd
Jul 13, 2004
Abstract : A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively high. Risk can be measured by two key variables. These variables are complexity of requirements and level of expertise of the selection/implementation team. The more complex the system requirements, the greater the benefit obtained from a POC.
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Should Your Software Selection Process Have a Proof of Concept? Part One: Structures and the Selection Process ( Pages)
by Robert Rudd
Jul 12, 2004
Abstract : This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken, structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view.
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Business Strategy, Business Processes, and Business Systems (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Dec 10, 2003
Abstract : Business strategy, a road map telling us how the business plans to be successful, does not guarantee success. Strategy execution requires business processes that do what the strategy calls for-and do it well. In today's automated world, these business processes rely on business systems. Therefore, a direct link exists between the success of business strategy and business systems. Poor systems are a frequent reason for the failure of a business strategy.
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So, You’re Considering a Paperless Office? ( Pages)
by N’Gai Cobb
Nov 12, 2007
Abstract : The concept of the paperless office has been around for many years, but only recently has this concept been turned into reality. This article analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of having a paperless office.
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PeopleSoft Revamps World for Its Mid-Market "Express" Conquest Part Two: Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 27, 2004
Abstract : The major factors of success in business applications for the mid-market segment have traditionally been--flexible pricing, packaging and deployment options; speed of implementation; vertical focus; interconnectivity to other applications and legacy systems; product scalability and scope expandability; Internet and wireless device accessibility; low cost business-to-business (B2B) electronic connectivity; and a single point of contact possibly with a local consulting and implementation support. PeopleSoft seems to have captured (or at least tackled) most of these.
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AspenTech Launches e-Business InitiativeFinally ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Nov 17, 1999
Abstract : Aspen Technology recently announced its e-commerce initiative, Aspen e-Business, which is the first in a planned series of business-to-business e-commerce applications. As part of the initiative, AspenTech will partner with business-to-business application vendor Extricity Software, Inc. to deliver e-commerce solutions. Though Aspen lags behind other enterprise application software vendors in e-commerce offerings, recent business restructuring efforts and its hold on the process manufacturing segment may lead to success.
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Lean and World Class Manufacturing and the Information Technology Dilemma—The Loss of Corporate Consciousness ( Pages)
by Ron Crabtree
Sep 23, 2005
Abstract : Companies relying on manual implementation and support for lean and world class methodologies risk losing corporate consciousness. Avoid the pitfalls of lost information and flexibility; place value on performance gaps and create matrixes of tools and applications to prioritize issues.
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SCM Software for Real World Manufacturing: A Case for Mission Critical Use ( Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 24, 2004
Abstract : In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a
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