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ROI for RFID: A Case Study Part Two: Implementation and Results

by Joseph J. Strub ... The major phases of the plan for an RFID ... forecasted 5¢ (USD) per chip, RFID implementation projects for ... adopters may require a major financial commitment and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/CS_ER_XJS_06_29_04_1.asp - 18k - 2004-06-29 Summary: If companies are to find value in radio frequency identification (RFID), they need to view this technology as more than eliminating the scanning gun from the barcode equation. Companies considering implementing RFID must think beyond the confines of the four walls of the plant and factory in order to tak

PeopleSoft Programs Cause Headaches at Number of Universities

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... which hired a law firm to sort out problems that delayed financial aid for ... For example, Boise State had to change from a three-year implementation plan to a two ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/03/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_03_15_00_1.asp - 10k - 2000-03-15 Summary: For the students at Northwestern University registration was supposed to be as easy as point and click, however, it turned into crash and burn.

Compaq Plans Direct Sales. DTja vu All Over Again?

by R. Krause ... innovative product and increased margins," Winkler told financial analysts Tuesday ... 65% probability] (We are assuming that the implementation plan actually makes ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/03/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_03_01_00_1.asp - 8k - 2000-03-01 Summary: Compaq Computer told financial analysts it plans to start selling more of its computers directly to customers, and this time the company says it means it.

Software Selection: An Approach

by Joseph J. Strub ... the audience to comprehend if you separate the financial analysis from ... appropriate to provide an initial glimpse of the implementation plan, timeline, hardware ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2003/06/research_notes/TU_TS_XJS_06_25_03_1.asp - 24k - 2003-06-25 Summary: Selecting package software can have long-term benefits or long-term regrets. To avoid the latter, your approach needs to be sound, logical, and prudent. It also has to be completed in your lifetime. Read about an approach to software selection that helps an organization get to the primary objective of id

Project Management Office: Framework Strategy

by Grant Jonasson ... rate within organizations today will have a substantial financial impact and ... to executive, provide guidance in line with the implementation plan (charter), and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2005/09/research_notes/MI_BP_XGJ_09_21_05_1.asp - 30k - 2005-09-21 Summary: IT initiatives driven within silos, where each department maintain its own project management office, inhibits the overall cohesiveness and effectiveness of corporate strategy. This document outlines best practices to centralize and deliver a scalable and robust project management framework strategy.

TurtleSpice ERP! (Week 3) » The TEC Blog

... be a very, very expensive mistake—not only in terms of wasted financial resources, but ... you haven’t had much time to develop an implementation plan, but I ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/07/24/turtlespice-erp-week-3/ - 39k - 2008-07-24

Technology Hardware Maintenance-Acquiring and Managing Cost ...

by P. Hennigan ... should also begin to outline an implementation plan. ... instances, the most significant implementation activity accompanies ... in analytical, sales, financial and IT ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2000/10/research_notes/GA_EV_PEH_10_23_00_1.asp - 20k - 2000-10-24 Summary: Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist. If you analyze hardware maintenance from an enterprise perspective, you will identify those options and ensure the cost-effective delivery of those services.

If Software Is A Commodity...Then What?

by Olin Thompson ... In a mature product category (financial systems) both products and services may show minimal ... Services, Consulting services; Education; Support; Implementation plan ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/research_notes/MI_ER_XOT_07_31_03_1.asp - 12k - 2003-07-31 Summary: Many, if not most categories of software have become commodities. Vendors hate to hear it, but most of the products in a category produce the same results, pretty much in the same way. If this is true, how do user select the right vendor? How does a vendor get selected?

What's Ahead for Users on the Enterprise Infrastructure ...

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... QAD's comprehensive offer includes more than financial incentives ... Services' methodology to determine the most effective solution and implementation plan, and to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_05_24_05_1.asp - 41k - 2005-05-24 Summary: The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack or the enterprise infrastructure. As a result, these vendors are drilling down deeper to compete with each other.

At Last—A Complete (and Successful) RFID Implementation

by Dylan Persaud ... capabilities can translate into accurate financial information, educated ... form the foundation of a cutover plan. ... final step of the implementation, flipping the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/RFID/2007/09/research_notes/TU_SC_DP_09_21_07_1.asp - 26k - 2007-09-21 Summary: A radio frequency identification implementation is a major undertaking for any organization—a project with ample risk of failure. This entire series is a step-by-step guide to the process, with this final part including a comprehensive glossary of key terms for better understanding.