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Abstract: Decision
making is at the core of all business activity, as executives set strategy and manage operations by weighing a vast array of factors to arrive at the desired balance of risk and reward. But enormous growth in a company’s size and operations adds complexity to decision-
making processes. Learn about the five ingredients of good decision
making, according to the responses of 154 executives in a global survey.
PubDate: 2/20/2009 4:05:00 PM
Abstract: Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM): How Firms Can Avoid Failure by Embracing a Formal MADM-Based Process for Their ERP Software Acquisition. Using Multi-Attribute Decision Making for ERP Software Selection.
Abstract: Phase one of the four phase approach to a successful radio frequency identification implementation consists of several essential steps, including the careful selection of business partners and the development of a test environment and corrective label placement procedures.
Abstract: Many business intelligence (BI) projects fall short of expectations. Unless organizations implement a methodology and benchmark the success other organizations have experienced, BI implementations may fail to provide the desired results. This article identifies five steps organizations should take when implementing BI solutions.
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Abstract: Before you commit to a web conferencing solution, you should answer several questions about what your organization wants to accomplish with an online collaboration tool. It’s equally important to understand your company’s requirements—from features and functions, to pricing, deployment, and support. Following the steps on this checklist can help you choose the web conferencing solution that delivers the greatest value.
Abstract: An integrated talent management system (TMS) can provide numerous benefits—from automating development and performance initiatives to ensuring that the entire organization is managing talent in a unified way. But for many organizations, especially midsized companies, selecting a talent management system can be daunting. Following these 11 steps can help you launch a winning talent management campaign in your organization.
Abstract: Even an advanced customer database system can have a troublesome implementation. Company culture clashes and fear of change often play larger roles in the failure of new customer relationship management (CRM) tools than the quality of the tools themselves. According to leading sales software experts, company leaders can insulate sales software projects from failure by following seven crucial steps. Find out what they are.
Abstract: Founded in 1905, Ewals Cargo Care (ECC) has a long history as a third-party logistics provider. In 2002, Ewals took steps to target the then-emerging fourth-party logistics (4PL) market. Making that leap required more than just a refocus of its commercial activities, however. Learn how ECC found a solution to plan, optimize, monitor, and manage the flow of goods—with complete command over all transport requirements.
Abstract: Consistency is a common challenge for partner and supplier managers across industries and around the world. How can companies instill common messaging, brand-identity, and quality practices across this extended enterprise? A learning management system (LMS), as part of a knowledge management strategy, can help bridge this gap. Find out how LMS can help you cut training costs and ensure partner compliance in ten steps.
Abstract: Many companies don’t place a high enough value on the importance of learning and development. How can you convince the rest of your organization to get on board? You need to build a business case that involves more than a return on investment (ROI) document or static business plan. Find out ten steps that can help you address immediate problems, build alliances throughout the company, and make a successful business case.
Abstract: Companies spend millions each year conducting mandatory training for audits, the risk of noncompliance, internal training requirements, and a plethora of other reasons. Manual training processes increase a company’s risk of noncompliance—and can be redundant. Read the 10 steps that can help you develop an enterprise-wide compliance training strategy, to reduce the costs and the compliance risks of mandatory training.
Abstract: Your data models are brilliant ... but only if database administrators (DBAs) and developers are on the same page. A mismatch of expectations can slow down a project and lead to weak products. But this situation can be avoided if you develop a strategy that builds a little more teamwork. Follow seven cost-effective steps to better collaboration, and get a lot more value from your software development team’s data modeling.
Abstract: Maybe you’re considering software test tools for the first time. Or maybe you have experience but think your existing software test automation process needs retooling. Whatever your perspective, there are tips and tricks you may not know about test design and development. These 10 steps to building software test automation can help you shorten your time to market, improve the quality of your products, and save you money.
Abstract: To promote fast growth, small businesses often sacrifice process control for creativity. But sooner or later, unstructured creativity compounded by fast growth leads to the inability to make fact-based business decisions. Learn about four steps to developing a business strategy that can help you run your business more effectively by applying better control over your cost structure, minimizing risk, and anticipating change.
Abstract: Customer relationship management (CRM) software can work as a strategic business initiative to help companies accelerate sales while enabling staff to satisfy every customer. But your software is only as good as your business processes, which are good only if employees adhere to them. Monitor your team’s performance with four crucial steps—for a successful CRM implementation, and a successful and growing business.
Abstract: Understanding the full scope of risk in today’s complex business environment is a must for achieving compliance with governmental mandates and industry regulations. However, many companies have a limited perception of risk and struggle to make compliance an enterprise-wide, integrated process. Compliance is no longer a one-time isolated project; it’s an ongoing effort—and you’re just tens steps away from discovering why.
Abstract: Human resource managers know it’s essential to maximize human capital and link talent strategy with business objectives to stay competitive—and that talent management systems can help. But midsize businesses are afraid that the wrong software purchase will disrupt business processes and derail finances. Learn how 11 simple steps to buying a TMS, from executive buy-in to implementation, can help keep your company on track.