2006

Mobilizing Change

by Bronwyn Evans . Featured Author - Bronwyn Evans - October 1, 2003 1. People Are Resistant to Change. 2. Previewing the Case for Action. 3. Creating the Case for Action. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2003/10/research_notes/MI_EV_XBE_10_01_03_1.asp - 12k - 2003-10-01 Summary: It's not news that people are resistant to change. Inertia, one of the rules of the universe, applies to people as well as to objects. Many organizations, seeking to improve performance, have come unstuck by under-estimating the amount of resistance that will be offered by people. This article presents a

2006 PMI Research Conference Aims to Link Project Management ...

by Neil Stolovitsky ... Neil Stolovitsky - September 1, 2006 ... The 2006 PMI Research Conference was an excellent venue for gauging the direction project management research is heading. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/projectManagement/2006/09/news_analysis/NA_PR_NS_09_01_06_1.asp - 15k - 2006-09-01 Summary: The 2006 PMI Research Conference was an excellent venue for gauging the direction in which project management research is heading. The presentations of the areas of portfolio management and program management confirm the rising demand for project portfolio management solutions.

The 2006 ECM West Conference: A Trial from AIIM

by Hans Mercx ... Hans Mercx - December 15, 2006. The Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) hosted its first enterprise content management ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ContentManagement/2006/12/research_notes/MI_CO_HM_12_15_06_1.asp - 17k - 2006-12-15 Summary: The Association for Information and Image Management recently held a conference to educate organizations on the latest content and information management technologies. Among the key topics addressed were emerging trends in enterprise content management and the future of the Internet.

Reflections on Lean Philosophy and the Theory of Constraints

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Reflections on Lean Philosophy and the Theory of Constraints PJ Jakovljevic - February 22, 2006. 1. Lean Manufacturing and the Theory of Constraints. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_22_06_1.asp - 31k - 2006-02-22 Summary: The theory of constraints (TOC) is similar to, yet different from, the lean philosophy. TOC focuses on optimizing production through critical bottlenecks in order to meet market demand.

Sizing the Enterprise Incentive Management Opportunity—And the ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... PJ Jakovljevic - December 1, 2006. It's no wonder that in mid-2006, the results of a enterprise incentive management (EIM) market ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HumanResources/2006/12/research_notes/MN_HR_PJ_12_01_06_1.asp - 31k - 2006-12-01 Summary: Pure-play enterprise incentive management (EIM) vendors who have focused on providing the capability to manage highly complex compensation systems will be well positioned to take advantage of the major growth projected in the EIM market.

Web-based Solution Steps Out for Cohesive Retailer Sourcing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... PJ Jakovljevic - August 2, 2006 1. Progressing Towards Unified Buying Process. 2. TradeStone Suite Modules. Progressing Towards Unified Buying Process. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/08/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_08_02_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-08-02 Summary: TradeStone recently announced the commercial availability of its Unified Buying Engine, a technology platform that should enable user companies to streamline all purchasing into a single view and business process.

Aiming for Agility: Challenges and User Recommendations

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... PJ Jakovljevic - October 19, 2006 Challenges. Agresso, one of the top five providers of people-centric enterprise resource planning ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/10/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_10_19_06_1.asp - 15k - 2006-10-19 Summary: The preferred agile architecture will rationalize business processes without ripping out current application investments. In such cases, Agresso will have to explain whether its solution can leverage existing applications and fill in the cracks that exist in current business processes.

Competing Globally—Predicting Demand and Delivering Optimally

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... Competing Globally—Predicting Demand and Delivering Optimally Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic - November 16, 2006. Becoming Globally Competitive. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/11/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_11_06_06_1.asp - 27k - 2006-11-06 Summary: To benefit from globalization (or to meet its threat), a food manufacturer must be prepared. To sell into new markets, the manufacturer needs to be a better partner, and collaborate with customers who have different needs from its traditional customers.

Fatal Flaws and Technology Choices

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... Fatal Flaws and Technology Choices Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic - November 8, 2006. Defining Application Requirements and Fatal Flaws. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/11/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_11_08_06_1.asp - 26k - 2006-11-08 Summary: Food and beverage manufacturers rely on information technology to meet market demands. However, food is one market where most enterprise applications show a number of 'fatal flaws'—capabilities whose omission can impede operations to the extent of complete failure.

User Recommendations for Pricing Management

by Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic ... Featured Author - Olin Thompson and PJ Jakovljevic - May 5, 2006 1. What SAP Gets via Partnerships. 2. SAP Responds to Customers Demand. 3. User Recommendations ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_XOT_05_05_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-05-05 Summary: Price management might improve revenue (by a few percent) and gross margin (even by an umpteen percent), but the truly amazing benefits should only come when price management is integrated with appropriate cost information and demand management.