Project Portfolio Management for New Product Development: Tracking ...

by Neil Stolovitsky ... Sopheon delivers dashboard technology, customizable portals, centralization of project phase data, and alignment monitoring functionality. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/projectManagement/2006/01/research_notes/TU_PR_NS_01_06_06_1.asp - 19k Summary: Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution for new product development (NPD) projects. More importantly, NPD projects demand a best practices framework, like Stage-Gate®, for their success.

IT Governance and Project Portfolio Management: Vendor Delivers a ...

by Neil Stolovitsky ... ÿþ IT Governance and Project Portfolio Management: Vendor Delivers a Phase-based Approach Neil Stolovitsky - June 20, 2006. 1. Introduction. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/projectManagement/2006/06/research_notes/PN_PR_NS_06_20_06_1.asp - 15k Summary: Although most vendors provide organizations with the project portfolio management tools to meet their objectives, few provide strategies to implement an IT governance framework successfully. Pacific Edge offers a three-stage approach to implementing IT governance, based on an organization's maturity.

Project-Oriented Versus Generic GL-Oriented ERP/Accounting Systems

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... can be particularly tricky for design/construction firms that may need billing at different rates depending on, for example, project phase, task, client type ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/01/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_01_22_05_1.asp - 15k Summary: Project-oriented organizations have many project-specific business and accounting requirements often in compliance with complex industry-specific and regulatory requirements. Generic GL-oriented accounting systems have not been designed with project phases, work breakdowns or detailed time capturing in m

User Recommendations for Project-oriented Software

by Charles Chewning Jr. ... BST Enterprise supports the notion of tree views, whereby users can move up and down the tree (project, phase, task, and organization), and select from a more ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/06/research_notes/VN_ER_XCC_06_07_06_1.asp - 19k Summary: Selecting the right project-oriented software may depend on the specific requirements of the industry niches in which an organization competes. But since not all software is created equal, it's worth examining some leading candidates in depth.

French Government awards ERP contract to Peoplesoft

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Third, the scope of the first project's phase is finance and accounting, which is not necessarily regarded as PeopleSoft's strongest area of competence. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/11/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_11_10_99_2.asp - 5k Summary: On October 29, The French government awarded PeopleSoft the first contract of its Accord Mission - a project to integrate computing across all state departments.

Can Auditing and Project Management Co-Exist in an ERP Environment ...

by Joseph Strub ... Of course it could! Consequently, it could be beneficial for the project and beneficial for the company for an auditor to manage this phase of the project. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/MI_ER_XJS_09_02_03_1.asp - 14k Summary: It is hard to recall the last time an ERP implementation team included an auditor as an active member. This article explores key points in a project's lifecycle where the audit function should be involved and the deliverables to be expected.

Deltek Remains the Master of Its Selected Few Domains Part Four ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... product, but it can be particularly tricky for design firms that may need to bill at different rates depending on things such as project phase, task, client ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_01_10_04_1.asp - 18k Summary: Deltek has focused on addressing the unique business needs of project-oriented organizations. Its product line has expanded from applications for managing the core back-office processes to the front-office and e-business of professional services and other project-based companies, of which many provide pr

Establishing Enterprise Architecture Governance

by Alex Cullen ... A way to address this conundrum is to have a consulting architect who can provide frequent checkpoints and guidance, backed up by project phase-based reviews ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2000/08/research_notes/GA_EV_AC_08_08_00_1.asp - 36k Summary: This article discusses the issues around implementing architecture governance, and what constitutes viable approaches to establishing effective governance processes.

KPI's: Key Project Impeders

by Joseph Strub ... Inertia / Momentum. In every project and within every phase of project there is what I call the fear and floundering stage. This ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/12/research_notes/MI_ER_XJS_12_02_02_1.asp - 14k Summary: Paying attention to the human nature factors of a project will not overcome poor software selection or poor software design. However, being aware of these factors can minimize project delays, frustrations of team members, and not delivering expected results. Learn about some of these factors and how they

Top 10 Reasons For Having A Project Kickoff - Part I

by Joseph J. Strub ... communicated. What better way to achieve this objective than specifying the deliverables for each phase of the project. The term ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/12/research_notes/MI_ER_XJS_12_31_03_1.asp - 22k Summary: You are about to embark on an important project. Whether the project is software or hardware related, it is a good idea to hold a project kickoff meeting. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to get across important communications and establish the tone for the project. This article discusses the 10 obj