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Abstract: Despite the consensus that warehouse management systems (WMS) offer many benefits, getting
approval for a new system is challenging. You need to get key decision makers in operations, IT, and finance—as well as the executive team and the board of directors—to see value in the proposed WMS. But how can you improve your chances of getting management
approval? Discover five strategies for information-gathering and
approval.
PubDate: 3/12/2009 1:43:00 PM
Abstract: Can industry-leading practice be found in a commodity software package? If we accept that application software is a commodity, by definition, the answer is no. If a vendor claims industry-leading practice, then it is available to your competition. If we really want to have practices that lift us above the competition, it cannot be in a standard package. Where in the business do we need to be better than best practice?
Abstract: Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) form or letter: Justify the use of sole source by providing the reasons why the requested products or services are unique and unavailable from other sources. Discover what is Sole Source. Learn when and how to use Sole Source. Discover circumstances that could be considered as legitimate sole source justifications. Get a FREE sole source justification and approval template
Abstract: Search engine marketing (SEM)? We’re talking about tactics for Web site promotion—increasing both a site’s visibility to Google (and other search engines) and the site’s prominence in search engine results. We’re talking about pulling visitors through search engine optimization (SEO) and improved organic listing and using paid placement to push visitors to a site. Learn more about how to develop an effective SEM process.
Abstract: Leading life sciences companies are recognizing the need for synchronized, enterprise-wide pricing and contract management processes. An integrated solution can provide the transparency needed to satisfy auditors, balance pricing with go-to-market strategies, and support sales and finance—including accurately predicting margins. Find out about solutions that offer support for enterprise pricing and contract management.
Abstract: A contract award letter is sent to the provider whose solution, in terms of value, best addresses the requirements defined in the request for proposal (RFP). It is highly recommended that you to read the suggestions on properly writing an RFP contract award letter. The RFP contract award letter letter is part of your FREE RFP Letters Toolkit, 2008 Edition
Abstract: Today, more than 100 million web sites vie for the attention of consumers worldwide. Many of them will use a search engine to find the goods, services, and information they want. When they do, you want to make it clear that you have what they’re looking for—you want their search to start and end with you. Learn more about how to use a content management system to create web content for search engine optimization (SEO).
Abstract: A good search engine ensures that users find what they re looking for, the first time, regardless of the format or location of the information. This makes a wide variety of information available to your employees, without the need for complex navigation systems or filing conventions. Read this white paper to find out how to select an intranet search engine that addresses your needs—and use our 12-step checklist to do it.
Abstract: After testing procedures have been created and the type of test data has been determined, link or string testing, and system testing must be executed to ensure the job stream is correct and to locate errors before production. Backup and restart testing must be also be conducted to ensure that the restart points within the system are accurately defined. Finally, to demonstrate the benefits and functionality of the system, management and user approval should be received.
Abstract: How federal agencies use the Uniform Contract Format (UCF) to facilitate the preparation of solicitation (Request for Proposal [RFP]) and contract.
Abstract: Learn tips on how to write a professional Template and Sample of RFP Contract Award Letter. FREE Template and Sample of Template and Sample of Request for Proposal (RFP) Contract Award Letter.
Abstract: When all enterprise vendors go for ERP and like solutions to help improve the business of small, midsize, and large aerospace and defense (A&D); engineer-to-order (ETO); contract manufacturing; maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO); and like project-oriented manufacturing companies they may face the need to meet government contract requirements.
Abstract: Signing up for a hosted IP PBX provider is like signing up for cable TV; providers want to lock you into a long-term contract at terms that give them the most profit, while you just want to get the service and features you need at the lowest possible price. The key to avoiding a contract with more—or less—service than you need? Ask the right questions. Find out what you should ask before signing on the dotted line.
Abstract: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a framework of best practices to manage IT operations and services, with the main objective of aligning business and IT. Because there is no mandate that companies implement all framework specifications, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) need to have a cost-savings approach to ITIL implementation, so they can adopt the right features of ITIL. Learn how.
Abstract: Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to make the source code of its Solaris operating system freely available to the public.
Abstract: A leading application service provider of business applications needed to develop a replica of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for veterinary practice. The application required customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), a financial accounting system, human resource (HR) management, and medical records management. Rishabh Software developed the solution using EJB, XML, Java servlets, JSSE, JBoss, and J2ME technologies.
Abstract: Parametric Technology Corporation purchased Enterprise Application Integration vendor Auxilium within the last year, and has now announced the release of Auxilium’s Info*Engine EAI product, release 4.0. The product is said to provide a platform for “collaborative product commerce”.
Abstract: Business Engine provides best-of-breed PPM functionality for internal IT departments, focusing on financial governance. For organizations seeking flexible workflow and IT governance capabilities, BEN delivers functionality in the financial services, health care, government, manufacturing, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and retail vertical markets.
Abstract: There is no single antivirus engine on the market today that is the fastest and most effective at identifying viruses, spam, or other threats. According to a recent survey, 97 percent of organizations have antivirus software installed, yet 65 percent have been infected at one time or another since. One way to reduce the chance of virus infection is to install multiple antivirus scanners at the mail server level.