Functions

You Need More Than Functions and Features to Implement an ERP ...

by Joseph J. Strub ... It stands to reason that, when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) package, you must be sure that the software has the functions and features to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/EN_ER_XJS_03_16_05_1.asp - 14k - 2005-03-16 Summary: You have selected an ERP package. Now you have to worry about implementing the software. This article looks at four categories of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation easier for your project team, end users, and IT department. Read on to see what tools you may want to have in y

Critical Business Functions: Misunderstood, Underutilized, and ...

by Charles Chewning Jr. and Abe WalkingBear Sanchez ... a software-supported process. Specifically the process should mimic the functions found in a contact manager. While there is no ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/EAM/2005/02/research_notes/MI_EA_XCC_02_03_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-02-03 Summary: Using credit and A/R management as a sales tool requires defining goals and measuring results. Determining the competitive landscape and using A/R management software with key features will help companies realize the full potential of credit and A/R management.

You Need More Than Functions and Features to Implement an ERP ...

by Joseph J. Strub ... It stands to reason that, when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) package, you must be sure that the software has the functions and features to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/EN_ER_XJS_03_17_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-03-17 Summary: This article continues the examination of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation of an ERP package easier for your project team, end users, and IT department. Read on to see what tools you may want to have in your toolbox before proceeding with the implementation.

Manufacturing Environments and Integration with Other Functions

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... Manufacturing Environments and Integration with Other Functions Featured Author - Dr. Scott Hamilton - July 6, 2005. 1. Design Factors ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/07/research_notes/MI_ER_XSH_07_06_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-07-06 Summary: This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr. Scott Hamilton.

Critical Business Functions: Misunderstood, Underutilized, and ...

by Charles Chewning Jr. and Abe WalkingBear Sanchez ... Unfortunately most companies view the first three items as separate and distinct business functions while the fourth component is ignored altogether. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/EAM/2005/02/research_notes/MI_EA_XCC_02_02_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-02-02 Summary: The credit and collection function is the most misunderstood, underutilized, and undervalued area of business. When allied with the sales function, controlled A/R can generate a significant cash inflow playing a huge role in the prospect-to-cash cycle.

Software for Real People Part One: MindManager Feature and ...

by David March . Featured Author - David March - January 31, 2005 1. Introduction. 2. MindManager X5. 3. How MindManager Works. Complete ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2005/01/research_notes/VN_EV_XDM_01_31_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-01-31 Summary: Many software applications are indispensable for the operation and management of the enterprise. They, however, may actually stifle creativity--arguably the most valuable aspect of human capital--by requiring the user to adapt to the tool rather than have the tool supporting the user.

What's Wrong With Application Software? Businesses Really Are ...

by Olin Thompson ... additional industries. To meet the needs of different industries, vendors have added many industry specific functions. These added ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2003/02/research_notes/TU_EV_XOT_02_10_03_1.asp - 12k - 2003-02-10 Summary: Does your company do things exactly like your competitor? Does your company do things like another company who is a totally different business? For some applications, the answer is YES, but for most they answer is either, NOT VERY or NO WAY. Then can we expect any single application product to be the

A Very Helpful Tool When You’re Choosing a New Software Solution ...

... your organization. One way to help avoid making a bad choice is to have a complete list of software functions to refer to. Let’s ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../09/a-very-helpful-tool-when-you’re-choosing-a-new-software-solution/ - 39k - 2007-11-09

The CMO–CIO Organizational Alignment Mandate

by Glen Petersen ... These two functions should be on the leading edge of strategy formation rather than the receiving end. Organizationally, this is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2007/07/research_notes/MI_EV_XGP_07_04_07_1.asp - 14k - 2007-07-04 Summary: Chief information officer reporting relationships continue to be distanced from the strategy function. The marketing function is experiencing this same distancing from strategy. However, the two functions should be on the leading edge of strategy, rather than the receiving end.

Business Strategy, Business Processes, and Business Systems

by Olin Thompson ... These various functions run across various business processes, all of which can be supported by systems. ... Be specific in the functions. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2004/07/research_notes/MI_EV_XOT_07_31_04_1.asp - 12k - 2004-07-31 Summary: Business strategy, a road map telling us how the business plans to be successful, does not guarantee success. Strategy execution requires business processes that do what the strategy calls for--and do it well. In today's automated world, these business processes rely on business systems. Therefore, a dir