Customization Drives Complexity - Why It's Hard to Design, Sell ...

by Jim Brown ... But most configuration solutions in place today lack sufficient integration with design and production, and therefore automate only a part of the process. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/TU_ER_XJB_09_09_03_1.asp - 20k - 2003-09-09 Summary: 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, r

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic <% articleid = 4160%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/11/research_notes/TU_CR_PJ_11_16_07_1.asp - 88k - 2007-12-12 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.

The Complexities of Quote-to-order and Possible Solutions

by P.J. Jakovljevic <% articleid = 4150%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/11/research_notes/TU_CR_PJ_11_12_07_1.asp - 95k - 2007-12-12 Summary: It is becoming necessary to go beyond the direct sales force to sell complex products. With the advent of personal computers and the Internet, new possibilities for reaching manufacturing clients have opened up, and new sales opportunities have become available.

Cincom Acknowledges There Is A Composite Applications Environ-ment ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Additionally, with its Interactive Selling and Product Configuration Solutions (formerly iC Solutions) product for sales force automation (SFA) and bid ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/04/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_04_22_03_1.asp - 22k - 2003-04-22 Summary: Cincom joins a slew of vendors that are aiming at providing a business process improving middleware layer, which will route requests and interventions across the loosely integrated applications, mitigating the need for complex point-to-point integration. Cincom Environ, an 'event-enabled environment' is

Emeralds Business Solutions Infotech Pvt Limited

... Whether engaged for configuration or ABAP, the solutions centers are geared to become an extension of our clients’ development team to aid in completing peak ... http:/.../showcases/technology-Directory/D/10639/Emeralds-Business-Solutions-Infotech-Pvt-Limited.html - 9k - 2008-08-22

The Essential Components of Quote-to-order Application Suites

by P.J. Jakovljevic <% articleid = 4157%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/11/research_notes/TU_CR_PJ_11_14_07_1.asp - 91k - 2007-12-12 Summary: Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables users to proactively understand various aspects of a project, as well as reduce planning time, document activities, and promote communication throughout the engagement cycle.

A Guide to Selecting Process Enterprise Resource Planning Software

by David Bourque <% articleid = 4158%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/11/research_notes/TU_ER_DB_11_14_07_1.asp - 93k - 2008-01-30 Summary: Today, the issue of regulatory compliance touches every enterprise, and process manufacturers are no exception. To answer the challenge of this new reality, vendors now offer enterprise resource planning systems with far more features and functionality than ever before. But how can an organization choose

So, You re Considering a Paperless Office?

by N Gai Cobb <% articleid = 4151%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ContentManagement/2007/11/research_notes/TU_CO_XNC_11_12_07_1.asp - 97k - 2007-12-07 Summary: 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.

Leveraging 3-D for Sales Automation

by Wayne Thompson and Christina Park <% articleid = 4146%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/11/research_notes/MI_CR_WT_11_09_07_1.asp - 98k - 2007-12-07 Summary: Product knowledge is now readily available to buyers online, so it s no surprise that salespeople are seeking new tools and new skills to close sales. A powerful new set of tools has taken its place in the salesperson s arsenal: 3-D applications.

What Does Having a Paperless Office Really Mean?

by N Gai Cobb <% articleid = 4156%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ContentManagement/2007/11/research_notes/TU_CO_XNC_11_14_07_1.asp - 89k - 2007-12-12 Summary: Establishing a paperless office may appear to be a daunting task, but if you understand your operational goals, and if you know what to expect from a paperless system, achieving beneficial results are much easier than you think.