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CRM Evaluation Center

Nov 24, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted CRM knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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eLoyalty Enhances Its Field Service And Logistics Services ( Pages)
by L. Talarico
Nov 21, 2000 Abstract : eLoyalty, a CRM strategy and implementation consultancy, recently partnered with ServicePower to enhance its Field Service and Logistics practice. ServicePower is a small vendor that develops dispatch optimization software. eLoyalty will use ServicePower’s software to incorporate dispatch optimization and other aspects of Field Force Automation into their CRM services.
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What Is the Value Proposition of Support and Maintenance? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 2, 2007 Abstract : Mature systems in any enterprise require an approach different from newer implementations to software support—one that focuses on customization, interoperability, and performance support. Yet despite this fact, most vendors continue to offer the same one-size-fits-all models of support.
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The Convergence of ERP and Field Services—One Vendor’s Leadership ( Pages)
by Predrag Jakovljevic and Judith Rothrock
Feb 27, 2008 Abstract : Agresso’s experience with people-centric services organizations has led the vendor to design a solution that effectively address these businesses’ need for field services and asset maintenance management. Agresso’s melding of two solutions, and the product’s underlying architecture, support change and tightly couple solution categories.
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Minimizing The Total Cost of Technical Support for Enterprise Applications ( Pages)
by David Bourque
Nov 20, 2006 Abstract : Many organizations don't follow formalized processes for technical support evaluation. However, technical support is a vital component of any enterprise software solution. The fact is, poor technical support can have a severe impact on a solution's total cost of ownership.
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Minimizing the Total Cost of Technical Support for Enterprise Applications ( Pages)
by David Bourque
Jan 25, 2008 Abstract : Many organizations don’t follow formalized processes for technical support evaluation. However, technical support is a vital component of any enterprise software solution. The fact is, poor technical support can have a severe impact on a solution’s total cost of ownership.
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Enterprise Incentive Management Leader's Challenges and Response ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 13, 2006 Abstract : Enterprise incentive management is an emerging field, and a number of players have entered the market. Callidus recently expanded its service offerings by introducing two new strategic service programs both to woo customers and to survive in this emerging field.
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Service Supply Chain Strategies to Increase Corporate Profitability ( Pages)
by Morris Cohen
Jun 22, 2004 Abstract : This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service strategies and decision-support tools to address these challenges. Brief case studies from leading service organizations Cisco and KLA-Tencor show examples of successful deployments of service supply chain strategies.
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No Yawn Intended: Enterprise Applications Giant Introduces a Mid-tier Support Choice ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 9, 2006 Abstract : Many market observers might yawn at SAP's recent Premium Support announcement, but users increasingly appreciate more choice and certainty, and may take notice of what the market leader is trying to do with this middle-of-the-road support option.
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A Case Study and Tutorial in Using IT Knowledge Based Tools Part 1: Decision Support Discussion ( Pages)
by E. Robins
May 30, 2001 Abstract : In going through a business decision process for complex technology selections, more and more use is being made of technologically driven processes using Decision support tools and captured knowledge. The use of these systems and the capability to drive a solution from them assumes an ability to accurately express business requirements and business value within these tools. In this article, we explore the marriage of knowledge management and decision support in forming knowledge based selection systems and procedures that can assist in reducing the current appalling record of IT project failures. This is illustrated by the process to select a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).
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