Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to Improve ...

by David Berger ... step in implementing a data collection system is to ... Workflow software and business rules can be used to ... David Berger is with Western Management Consultants and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/EAM/2008/08/research_notes/TU_CM_XDB_08_06_08_1.asp - 18k Summary: Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy

Implementing an Enterprise Content Management System What is in it ...

by Hans Mercx ... and documents are accessible to anybody because roles or business rules are not ... This is not incorporated in a workflow or content management system (CMS). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ContentManagement/2005/04/research_notes/EN_CO_HM_04_25_05_1.asp - 18k Summary: Employee efficiency can greatly increase if information, currently scattered throughout a company, is structured through an appropriate enterprise content management system. Understanding the types of documents you have is key to knowing what type of system to implement.

Yantra - Leader in Distributed Order Management, But Wait There’ ...

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... The system uses configurable business rules and workflow to automate the manual activities often ... Key attributes of the Distributed Order Management system are: ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2002/07/research_notes/VN_SC_XOT_07_17_02_1.asp - 15k Summary: Yantra appears to be ahead of the pack in applications for distributed order processing and related needs, but it is far from a household name. For Yantra to progress to the position in the market justified by its product offerings, marketing gaps need to be addressed.

Business Process Management: How to Orchestrate Your Business

by Hans Mercx ... applications, resulting in the system automation of ... systems, require complex business rules, or leveraged ... Enterprise Content Management, Manage document-centric ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/bpm/2005/07/research_notes/MI_BA_HM_07_09_05_1.asp - 21k Summary: Business process management (BPM), having evolved over the past fifteen years, has finally reached a level of maturity where vendors are now abolishing functional silos to allow the enterprise-wide flow of business processes. It replaces the old, manual system of coordinating activities in a company and

Continuous Data Quality Management: The Cornerstone of Zero ...

by Greg Leman, CEO, Metagenix, Inc. ... this new framework, a continuous data quality management tool to ... Business Rules Capture Repository and Interface. This system provides a meta-data repository to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/DataWarehousing/2002/10/research_notes/MI_DW_XGL_10_18_02_1.asp - 18k Summary: Most enterprises fight fires with axes, fire hoses, trucks, and hordes of firemen, but the CDQM approach is a smoke detector. It’s far less expensive to put a fire out when it’s just smoldering, rather than to extinguish a blazing house fire and then remodel the entire house.

It’s About Process (or Ability to be Responsive) – Part I » ...

... companies set up and define business process activities ... it activates the appropriate workflow rules to run the ... planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM) or ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../2008/07/21/it’s-about-process-or-ability-to-be-responsive-–-part-i/ - 47k - 2008-07-21

Q2O Systems: Solutions for Quotation Management and Pricing ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... configuration system, proposal generation system, and order management system under a ... solutions also enable enterprises to extend their business rules to the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/11/research_notes/TU_CR_PJ_11_16_07_1.asp - 26k Summary: Quote-to-order systems include quotation management and pricing configuration solutions. Pricing configuration engines automate pricing and quoting processes for manufacturers with complex requirements. Their benefits include quotes that are quick and accurate, leading to increased customer satisfaction.

Do You Need a Content Management System?

by Hans Mercx ... and publishing the content by combining rules, processes, and ... Why use a content management system? ... about the company and its products, business solutions, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ContentManagement/2004/11/research_notes/TU_CO_HM_11_29_04_1.asp - 15k Summary: Understanding what content management means is the first step to determine how a solution will suit your company. Because of the abundance of information both inside and outside of organizations, it is crucial to harness it as an effective business asset.

Continuous Data Quality Management: The Cornerstone of Zero ...

by Greg Leman, CEO, Metagenix, Inc. ... the data will remain accurate as the system is used ... basis to verify compliance with business rules is the ... article on the importance of data quality management. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/DataWarehousing/2002/10/research_notes/MI_DW_XGL_10_17_02_1.asp - 25k Summary: No matter how well an enterprise implements a CRM, ERP, SCM, Business Intelligence, or Data Warehouse project, poor data quality can destroy its utility and cost real dollars.

Managing the Overflow of E-mails

by Hans Mercx ... level, while individuals can refine the rules on a ... mails, lunch meetings and arrangements, business e-mails ... with document and records management, risk potential ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ContentManagement/2007/02/research_notes/MI_CO_HM_02_16_07_1.asp - 17k Summary: Only effective e-mail management, together with records management and policies for employees on how to manage their e-mails, will help organizations deal with compliance regulations and potential litigation.