Software Selection Processes—Accelerating Vendor Identification

by Jeff Gusdorf ... requirements, initiate sales process with vendors, prepare a request for proposal (RFP), and ... organization will spend too much time and energy trying to ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2008/01/research_notes/MI_TS_XJG_01_02_08_1.asp - 17k Summary: Software selection is complex and time-consuming. Taking shortcuts or skipping steps in the process increases the risk of making the wrong choice. But attending a virtual trade show can accelerate the selection process, increase vendor interaction, and reduce this risk.

Selecting an Outsourcing Provider—Art or Science?

by A.B. Maynard ... tremendous benefits, significant cost savings, and allow the company to spend more of its energy focusing on its ... Develop the request for proposal (RFP) and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/08/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_08_13_05_1.asp - 24k Summary: As there are many different categories of outsourcing services, there are also many outsourcing providers. With many different aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting one?

IFS Aspires To Capture North American Market Against The Low Tide

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... spot after responding to the initial request for proposal (RFP) document ... project delivery, internet entrepreneurs, service management, energy and utilities ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/04/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_04_13_01_1.asp - 17k Summary: IFS has been striving, and apparently succeeding, to shed its

Who Alleges The PRM Market Consolidation?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... two-way communication, shared Web storefronts/merchandising, request for proposal (RFP) support ... In the energy sector, the emphasis will be on the service ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2003/05/research_notes/TU_CR_PJ_05_03_03_1.asp - 22k Summary: Many surveys have purported that there are twice as many manufacturers that cannot integrate their ordering systems with those of their partners and distribution channels than those that can, leaving them vulnerable in terms of brand management due to poor visibility.