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/ - 44k - 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 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 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 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.

Buzilanes Elite (Indian Edition)

... Invoices (Item and Document Level) • Accounts Payable • Custom groups of accounts for budgeting and reporting purposes • Cost Center Analysis • Auto ... http:/.../showcases/technology-Directory/D/13639/Buzilanes-Elite-Indian-Edition.html - 10k - 2008-09-01

Buzilanes Elite (International Edition)

... Invoices (Item and Document Level) • Accounts Payable • Custom groups of accounts for budgeting and reporting purposes • Cost Center Analysis • Auto ... http:/.../showcases/technology-Directory/D/13640/Buzilanes-Elite-International-Edition.html - 9k - 2008-09-01

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 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.

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/ - 44k - 2008-08-22

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 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.

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 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.