Strategy Case Studies

ROI: Are You Ready to Walk The Walk?

by Lawson Abinanti ... benefits for your solution with white papers, contributed articles, and case studies. ... representatives and ROI internal champions on the strategy and benefits ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2004/06/research_notes/MI_EV_XLA_06_01_04_1.asp - 15k Summary: ROI marketing is just starting to become mainstream. ROI selling is already out there, further advanced in adoption because of its perceived relevance to the selling process. It won't be long before several B2B software companies position their products as providing a superior ROI. Read on to find out if

Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta: A Book Excerpt ...

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... Part Three will propose "Guidelines and Case Studies". ... authored the APICS CIRM textbook on How Information Systems Impact Organizational Strategy and recently ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/03/research_notes/MI_SC_XSH_03_26_04_1.asp - 22k Summary: The lack of effective game plans is typically cited as a leading cause of poor system implementation. The following guidelines provide suggestions for improving the effectiveness of sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plans.

Sales and Operations Planning Part Three: Game Plan Guidelines

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... lead-time, and a make-to-stock versus make-to-order production strategy. ... The case studies highlighted variations in S&OP game plans, such as S&OP simulations ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/12/research_notes/TU_ER_XSH_12_13_03_1.asp - 21k Summary: Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs, delivery lead-time, missed shipments, partial shipments, expediting efforts, and improvements in customer service. This is an excerpt from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Mi

CRM, Success, and Best Practices: A Wake Up Call Part One ...

by Glen S. Petersen ... definitions balance this orientation with references to business strategy or culture. ... The vendor response has been to identify case studies that demonstrated ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2004/10/research_notes/MI_CR_XGP_10_21_04_1.asp - 23k Summary: Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the management strategy used to implement it. Moreover, murky definitions and objectives have caused varying degrees of success and failure to emerge from the same initiative. Clearly de

Review: Profits with Principles » The TEC Blog

... The volume (which presents more than 60 case studies on corporate social responsibility ... of Government, and director of Business Leadership and Strategy at the ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../ - 61k - 2009-02-05

Beware of Legacy Data - It Can Be Lethal

by Jan Mulder ... systems. The reaction should not be denial but proactive, by developing a strategy to contain the damage. Case: A Utility Company. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/08/research_notes/MI_ER_XJM_08_23_02_1.asp - 17k Summary: Legacy data can be lethal to your expensive new application – two case studies and some practical recommendations.

Oracle Claims The Worst Is Over And Turns To KISS For A Boost Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... any modifications, as illustrated in the above customer case studies. ... which has not been the case yet despite ... fine-tuning iterations of this strategy in the ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/07/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_07_12_01_1.asp - 13k Summary: Increased competitive pressure on many fronts, and lingering mixed perceptions about the 11i Applications suite, leaves Oracle at a crossroads for sustaining the momentum it had the last year.

Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... Drawing on case studies from Dr. Scott Hamilton's first-hand experience in consulting ... A customer-oriented strategy can also be employed when the customer and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/TN_ER_XSC_10_06_03_1.asp - 23k Summary: The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These have been supported by the growing maturity of the manufacturing profession, and by the evolving development of commercially available software packages. This is an excerpt from the

Demand-driven Supply Networks for Small and Medium Business

by Sean Wheller ... the majority of the supply chain and yet case studies and reports make little or no mention of them. What does this mean? Is DDSN an IT strategy for large ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/10/research_notes/EN_SC_XSW_10_10_05_1.asp - 24k Summary: Lately demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) are a much talked about topic, yet little is written about SMBs and DDSN. By understanding the basics of DDSN, and through selective implementation, SMBs can experience the agility, adaptability, and alignment of DDSN.

SAP Claims Big Gains In The Low-End Battleground

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... 3. SAP's New Market Strategy. ... Case studies have talked about implementation times ranging from 4 to 11 months and projects that stay within schedule and cost ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/12/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_12_18_00_1.asp - 27k Summary: SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar increases in sales and acceptance of its Internet-based mySAP.com by smaller companies. We believe that the incumbent smaller vendors as well as other Tier 1 vendors should prep