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What has ToolsGroup, the expert in demand-driven SCP, been doing to address demand and supply variability? Read P.J. Jakovljevic’s article and see how ToolsGroup has developed sophisticated software that analyzes demand history across multiple dimensions, enabling companies to obtain more accurate fore (...)
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What has ToolsGroup, the expert in demand-driven SCP, been doing to address demand and supply variability? Read PJ Jakovljevic’s article and see...
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2012-02-08
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... Over the past 10 years, businesses have recognized the importance of managing their supply chains, and have directed efforts at establishing best practices for ...
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2012-02-08
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Did you know that SAP HANA is much more than a high-speed analytic appliance? TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reveals how HANA is a universal database that will enable companies to analyze large volumes of operational and transactional information in real time, from virtually any data source, and (...)
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Did you know that SAP HANA is much more than a high-speed analytic appliance? TEC principal analyst PJ Jakovljevic reveals how HANA is a univers...
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2012-01-26
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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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... To better understand the importance of composite materials (which now make up 50 percent of the primary structure of the Boeing 787, as opposed to 3 percent of ...
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2011-12-20
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... No matter how much importance software providers give the aesthetics of visualization, all agree that a BI or business analytics application requires a ...
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2011-12-15
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Volunteer organizations recognize the importance of carefully vetting their volunteers before trusting them with the welfare of the various communities they serve (youth, elderly, disabled). Background screening is a key component in protecting their organization and their community members. This industr (...)
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Volunteer organizations recognize the importance of carefully vetting their volunteers before trusting them with the welfare of the various commun... ...
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2011-12-13
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With the recent economic recession, small business owners who providing health care services have undertaken steps to reduce unnecessary overhead and expenses. But health care providers recognize the importance of carefully vetting their employees before trusting them with the welfare of their patients. (...)
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... But health care providers recognize the importance of carefully vetting their employees before trusting them with the welfare of their patients. ...
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2011-12-13
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In this paper we review the importance of implementing a production management system for your agribusiness. Discover how this solution will help you improve control of your inventory, while also planning and scheduling your production activities more efficiently. (...)
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In this paper we review the importance of implementing a production management system for your agribusiness. Discover how this solution will help ... ...
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2011-12-09
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ERP Selection: 6 Best Practices You Need to Know. Here are six best practices to help make your ERP search a success. (...)
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... From knowing your needs, to making sure the vendor can support your requirements, to understanding the importance of training your staff on the new system, you ...
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2011-12-02
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Kronos, the company that introduced the first micro-processor time clock in the 1970s, knows how tricky workforce management (WFM) can be. In this article, TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic looks at WFM challenges facing organizations, particularly those with large, complex workforces, and how Krono (...)
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Kronos, the company that introduced the first micro-processor time clock in the 1970s, knows how tricky workforce management (WFM) can be. In this...
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2011-12-02
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... and for any outliers. Re-stratify your inventory policy based on an item’s importance and demand volatility. To that end, the ...
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2011-11-29
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Mobile device interfaces can enhance customer engagement by providing services such as pricing information and user review facilities. The upward trend in the sale of smartphones further validates the importance of creating retail mobile solutions. By leveraging the potential of mobile commerce, retailer (...)
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... facilities. The upward trend in the sale of smartphones further validates the importance of creating retail mobile solutions. By ...
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2011-11-28
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What has QAD, a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies, been up to lately? TEC principal analyst P.J. Jakovljevic reconnects with QAD and looks at how the company has leveraged strategic channels, highly scalable solutions, and technology partnerships to address th (...)
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What has QAD, a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies, been up to lately? TEC principal analyst PJ Jako...
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2011-11-24
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... competencies. But in tough economy, other departments need to help the sales folks’ efforts. Social Intelligence’s Importance. Thus ...
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2011-11-22
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... feedback loop and a single version of the truth between the as-designed, as-manufactured, and as-serviced/maintained product stages is of paramount importance. ...
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2011-11-16
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A 2011 study of mid-market manufacturers sought to understand the nature of demand for mobile access to enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other enterprise software. This study surveyed over 200 executives, all of whom reported involvement in software selection at manufacturing companies with more th (...)
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A 2011 study of mid-market manufacturers sought to understand the nature of demand for mobile access to enterprise resource planning (ERP) and oth...
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2011-10-18
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Pricing initiatives are complex and difficult to implement, and need a thorough understanding of cost and related data. Most organizations turn to external pricing strategy consultants who, more often than not, steer them in the wrong direction. Rather than turning to these external consultants, organiza (...)
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Importance of the Right Pricing Strategy. ... Find out what they are. Download <strong>Importance of the Right Pricing Strategy</strong>. Comments: ...
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2011-10-14
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TEC research analyst Jorge Garcia explains why for a data governance initiative to be successful, it must be understood as a key business driver, not merely a technological enhancement. Many companies are finally treating their data with all the necessary data quality processes, but they also need to alig (...)
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TEC research analyst Jorge Garcia explains why for a data governance initiative to be successful, it must be understood as a key business driver, n...
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2011-10-14