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Why are some companies still managing their prices with spreadsheets—and leaving their single most important profit lever to such inadequate if not harmful practices? TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic finds out and sits down with two vendor execs to see how B2B pricing software allows companies to (...)
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Why are some companies still managing their prices with spreadsheets—and leaving their single most important profit lever to such inadequate if no...
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2012-01-16
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TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reviews the functional and strategic details that make Emptoris solutions for spend analysis, supplier lifecycle management, and services procurement successful. Since its founding in 1999, Emptoris has evolved into a world leader in strategic supply, category spend, (...)
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TEC principal analyst PJ Jakovljevic reviews the functional and strategic details that make Emptoris solutions for spend analysis, supplier lifec...
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2012-01-10
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... 3. Innovative technology will always cost you something but return on investment (ROI) is always hard to calculate. Even when it ...
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2011-11-03
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Discover how basic accounting principles apply to human capital management and how investing in people is smarter for your company's bottom line than cutting costs. Many companies are still not fully realizing the ROI on their human capital. While people are often spoken of as assets, they are generally t (...)
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2011-11-03
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... small, are already applying methods to measure performance; calculate product and ... is to realize that there is substantial return on investment (ROI) from ...
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2011-09-08
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... How to calculate the total cost of ownership (TOC) of the new mobile platform and the return of investment (ROI) of applying this type of technology. ...
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2011-02-14
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Businesses are looking to make technology investments to prepare for growth, but remain cautious in the current economic climate. One thing is clear: any technology investments must deliver value to the business. Know the 7-step process that enables organizations to precisely measure the value of any ent (...)
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... to precisely measure the value of any enterprise resource planning (ERP) investment to their operation and estimate the potential return on investment (ROI). ...
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2011-02-10
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Total cost of ownership (TCO) remains a significant factor influencing enterprise resource planning (ERP) strategies and decisions. But focusing exclusively on TCO runs the risk of delaying necessary ERP projects. Companies should also consider return on investment (ROI) of such projects. Find out what t (...)
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... But focusing exclusively on TCO runs the risk of delaying necessary ERP projects. Companies should also consider return on investment (ROI) of such projects. ...
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2011-02-10
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If you don't measure it, you can't improve it. For owners, the traditional measure is profit. For customer satisfaction, the perfect order index is useful. Manufacturers and distributors must keep two groups satisfied—customers and owners. They are connected—what improves the satisfaction of one group (...)
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If you don't measure it, you can't improve it. For owners, the traditional measure is profit. For customer satisfaction, the perfect order index is...
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2011-02-01
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There are many ways to calculate return on investment (ROI) for globalization projects. It’s important to include variables that relate to your company’s products, services, market position, and relationships outside your home market. Though language is an obvious component, there is more involved to (...)
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There are many ways to calculate return on investment (ROI) for globalization projects. It’s important to include variables that relate to your co... ...
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2010-08-13
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Find out whyMakana, a startup SaaS vendor, found it difficult to reach profitiability in the SaaS marketplace. Great products and a growing customer base are not enough to succeed in the SaaS ICM marketplace. Find out why Makana, a startup SaaS vendor, found it difficult to reach profitability. (...)
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... As for Makana, it has not exactly gone out of business per se, but has recently suspended operations as it seeks new investment. ...
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2010-07-28
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Find out how to lead your organization on the best path to performance improvement. We'll change your mind about enterprise performance management. Companies require an agile enterprise performance management (EPM) strategy to ensure they have information to support effective decisions. The more informati (...)
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Find out how to lead your organization on the best path to performance improvement. We'll change your mind about enterprise performance management....
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2010-06-23
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Find out how to lead your organization on the best path to performance improvement. We'll change your mind about enterprise performance management. Companies require an agile enterprise performance management (EPM) strategy to ensure they have information to support effective decisions. The more informati (...)
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2010-06-23
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... deploy quickly and to deliver rapid return on investment ... that could be addressed with a $250,000 investment. ... Users can also calculate and store award points by ...
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2010-05-11
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Many firms see software as a service (SaaS) as having a cost advantage over on-premise in the short run due to its quick implementation times and pay-as-you-go pricing. But many firms question the long-term value of SaaS, wondering if the rent-versus-own model has a cost crossover point? Discover how som (...)
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The ROI of Software as a Service. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: Many firms see software as a service (SaaS) as ...
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2010-04-27
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Expand your knowledge on enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation.Read IT information in relation to enterprise application. During difficult times it may be tempting to postpone upgrades, treating them as discretionary or optional projects, when in fact they could very well provide a path to doi (...)
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Expand your knowledge on enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation.Read IT information in relation to enterprise application. During diffic...
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2010-03-11
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Get free enterprise resource planning (ERP) expert solutions for small businesses.You'll wonder how you ever managed without it. If you’re a small business owner considering enterprise resource planning (ERP), you undoubtedly have numerous questions. Should you choose an on-premise, on-demand, or open-s (...)
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Get free enterprise resource planning (ERP) expert solutions for small businesses.You'll wonder how you ever managed without it. If you’re a small ...
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2010-03-11
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Get free enterprise resource planning (ERP) expert solutions for small businesses.You'll wonder how you ever managed without it. If you’re a small business owner considering enterprise resource planning (ERP), you undoubtedly have numerous questions. Should you choose an on-premise, on-demand, or open-s (...)
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Get free enterprise resource planning (ERP) expert solutions for small businesses.You'll wonder how you ever managed without it. If you’re a small ...
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2010-03-11
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Read this comparative analysis on APS, SCM, and ERP to make your business processes more cost-effective. Constant changes are happening in the software market, either in software delivery methods, features and functions, or software integrations with other applications. Organizations are looking for solut (...)
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Read this comparative analysis on APS, SCM, and ERP to make your business processes more cost-effective. Constant changes are happening in the soft...
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2010-02-12
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Is your warehouse ready for the ppswing? Read IT reports in relation to warehouse management system (WMS). Supply chain management is a long-term strategy. The centerpiece for supply chain execution—the warehouse management system (WMS)—is an excellent place to start preparing your business for the re (...)
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... And most companies see a return on an LMS investment in less than ... You'll be able to leverage pre-defined work within the WMS to calculate time and resources ...
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2010-03-11