Cost Center

It's the Aftermarket Service, Stupid! (Part I) » The TEC Blog

... from the top upstream inventory point (eg, a central distribution center [DC]) downstream ... on the other hand, a mission-critical spare part can cost an arm-and-a ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/03/05/its-the-aftermarket-service-stupid-part-i/ - 52k - 2008-03-05

How One Vendor Supplies Agility to Post-implementation Enterprise ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... xxx) so as to accommodate all possible reporting and analysis data fields, with combinations like "fund," "committee," "cost center," "department," "balance ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/10/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_10_17_06_1.asp - 20k - 2006-10-17 Summary: Agresso's information warehouse, business process, and reporting and analytics information delivery models are inextricably linked in a virtual cycle. A change in any of these core competencies automatically informs a change in the others without instilling business disruption.

Technology's Role in Strategic Human Resources

by Michael Nosil ... organization. With HR traditionally viewed as a cost center, it is often difficult to know precisely what that means. CEOs, who ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HumanResources/2006/06/research_notes/MI_HR_XMN_06_05_06_1.asp - 15k - 2006-06-05 Summary: The human resources (HR) department can—and should—deliver contributions to the organization's bottom line. Through technologies and service providers, HR can move from being merely a cost center to being an essential component for achieving corporate objectives.

Bolstering the Call Center with Service Resolution Management ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... efforts. Though a service center is still largely viewed as a cost center, many traditional metrics are not appropriate any longer. A ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2007/12/research_notes/TU_CR_PJ_12_14_07_1.asp - 17k - 2007-12-14 Summary: Integrated customer relationship management and call center solutions (sometimes referred to as service resolution management) have, despite initial glitches, reportedly helped some service companies realize remarkable returns on investment in addition to improved customer satisfaction rates.

LCMS Exposed! Understanding the Differences between Learning ...

... Training (or learning) has always been viewed as a cost center (representing a cost of doing business similar to other employee costs such as salary ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../ - 49k - 2009-05-12

CRM Buzzwords and Trends for 2009 » The TEC Blog

... By leveraging new technologies that can help improve performance, you can turn your call center from a cost center to a profit center. ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/12/09/crm-buzzwords-and-trends-for-2009/ - 46k - 2008-12-09

Human Resources for Small to Medium Businesses

by Jeff Spitzer ... HR plays a major role in any organization, but lets face it—the HR department is a cost center that does not deliver a tangible return on investment (ROI ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HumanResources/2008/01/research_notes/TU_HR_JS_01_18_08_1.asp - 12k - 2008-01-17 Summary: When small to medium businesses shop around for a human resources (HR) solution, their main considerations are whether to go for a hosted or non-hosted solution, or to simply outsource HR functions altogether. It’s important to know the advantages and disadvantages of each before making a selection.

Critical Business Functions: Misunderstood, Underutilized, and ...

by Charles Chewning Jr. and Abe WalkingBear Sanchez ... Yet, most often credit and A/R management are thought to be part of accounting—a cost center and a necessary evil. However, because ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/EAM/2005/02/research_notes/MI_EA_XCC_02_02_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-02-02 Summary: The credit and collection function is the most misunderstood, underutilized, and undervalued area of business. When allied with the sales function, controlled A/R can generate a significant cash inflow playing a huge role in the prospect-to-cash cycle.

Pricing Management in a Down Economy -- Part 1 » The TEC Blog

... At the same time, more and more companies are realizing that service has shifted from being a cost center to becoming a profit center. ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/08/22/pricing-management-in-a-down-economy-part-1/ - 54k - 2008-08-22

6 Immediate Business Improvements Offered by an Online SRM System ...

by Sunil Pande ... Using Web-enabled tools, the enterprise is able to transform the procurement function of its supply chain from a cost center to a powerful business unit. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2002/10/research_notes/MI_SC_XSP_10_24_02_1.asp - 11k - 2002-10-24 Summary: Maintaining an effective supply chain is clearly an integral part of a manufacturing company’s livelihood. Using Web-enabled tools, the enterprise is able to transform the procurement function of its supply chain from a cost center to a powerful business unit.