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Customer relationship management (CRM) can be a tool for positive change in businesses' operations. Or CRM can—unintentionally—cause
a host of problems, from lost employee time to lost customer data. But with the right information, implementing CRM allows
evolution without the upset of revolution. (...)
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Customer relationship management (CRM) can be a tool for positive change in businesses' operations. Or CRM can—unintentionally—cause
a host of pro...
Published:
2007-09-24
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Despite technological advances, users are dissatisfied with customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Ambiguous terms
do not provide the vocabulary for concrete action and measurable expectations. Thus, CRM is perceived to be about intangibles,
and is approached with a let's-hope–for-the-best men (...)
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Despite technological advances, users are dissatisfied with customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Ambiguous terms
do not provide the voc...
Published:
2008-09-29
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Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensive planning, attainable objectives, metrics, and check points mid-sized companies will not realize success
and full potential from their CRM system. (...)
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Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensiv...
Published:
2005-02-14
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Abstract:
Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensive planning, attainable objectives, metrics, and check points mid-sized companies will not realize success
and full potential from their CRM system. (...)
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resource customer relationship management for it industry:
Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensiv...
Published:
2005-02-14
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Abstract:
The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizations with reservations about hosted solutions to think twice. So what exactly are its advantages and
disadvantages? (...)
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The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizatio...
Published:
2006-07-07
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP for services has emerged as a viable software category competing with the best-of-breed vendors serving professional
services sector industries. (...)
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP...
Published:
2007-04-09
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The customer relationship management (CRM) market is changing. Over half the market is served by small vendors. Fully integrated
business suites like NetSuite standalone solutions like salesforce.com, are heeding the demand for software as a service,
but they are approaching the market with very differen (...)
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The customer relationship management (CRM) market is changing. Over half the market is served by small vendors. Fully integrated
business suites l...
Published:
2005-12-06
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors do battle to win business and Epicor is leveraging Microsoft's technology to deliver
a mid-market solution to services industries. Despite Microsoft's competing ERP offering, Epicor continues to build a Microsoft-centric
solution with its partners' support. (...)
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors do battle to win business and Epicor is leveraging Microsoft's technology to
deliver a mid-market solut...
Published:
2007-06-04
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Abstract:
Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in
the service industry. Simultaneously, professional services automation (PSA) became a viable software category. Consequently,
deciphering the difference between ERP and PSA remains a c (...)
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Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in the
service industry. Sim...
Published:
2006-04-13
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Abstract:
Developing the competitive edge involves information gathering and communicating. Using a continuous feedback loop that incorporates
sales, service, and customer satisfaction, will help you realize the benefits of a CRM system. (...)
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Developing the competitive edge involves information gathering and communicating. Using a continuous feedback loop that incorporates
sales, servic...
Published:
2005-02-16
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Abstract:
Globalization, technology stabilization, inventory visibility, and traceability are forcing organizations to reevaluate supplier
relationship management systems. The benefits of a customer relationship management system that can be applied to a supply
chain can streamline operations and increase bottom l (...)
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Globalization, technology stabilization, inventory visibility, and traceability are forcing organizations to reevaluate supplier
relationship mana...
Published:
2007-07-13
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Creating specific CRM strategies means developing measurable goals and calculating your ROI to achieve them. These in addition
to a technical framework, sales and marketing strategies, including Internet strategies, and customer satisfaction metrics
will create a smooth running CRM machine in your compan (...)
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Creating specific CRM strategies means developing measurable goals and calculating your ROI to achieve them. These in addition
to a technical fram...
Published:
2005-02-17
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Abstract:
For this Showdown, we looked at all three of the main CRM modules: sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer
service and support. To eliminate any chance of bias and to ensure a level playing field, all the criteria that make up these
three modules in our CRM Evaluation Center were given (...)
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For this Showdown, we looked at all three of the main CRM modules: sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer
service and support....
Published:
2008-09-29
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CRM system can increase your profits and build customer loyalty by streamlining your processes and provide better quality
products and services. However, you first must be prepared to overcome lack of requirements, combat scope creep, and compensate
for lack of skills. (...)
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CRM system can increase your profits and build customer loyalty by streamlining your processes and provide better quality
products and services. H...
Published:
2005-02-15
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Abstract:
The business ecosystem has shifted focus from corporation to customer, and the location of value has changed with it. Where
value had historically been located in products and services, it is now located in the value produced by the customer. (...)
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The business ecosystem has shifted focus from corporation to customer, and the location of value has changed with it. Where
value had historically...
Published:
2006-09-21
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Abstract:
Siperian's master data management and customer data integration (CDI) solutions allow organizations to consolidate, manage,
and customize customer-related data. The type of CDI hub implemented depends on the CDI environment's maturity, requirements,
and alignment with an organization's internal processes (...)
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Siperian's master data management and customer data integration (CDI) solutions allow organizations to consolidate, manage,
and customize customer...
Published:
2007-03-23
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Abstract:
Surado Solutions aims to provide a complete customer relationship management suite. We'll analyze Surado CRM 5.0 from the
perspectives of core functionality, its distinguishing factors, and the challenges users may face when considering the Surado
solution. (...)
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Surado Solutions aims to provide a complete customer relationship management suite. We'll analyze Surado CRM 5.0 from
the perspectives of core fun...
Published:
2006-08-17
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Abstract:
PeopleSoft's solutions within enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management
(SCM), enterprise portals, business intelligence (BI), and supplier relationship management (SRM) functionality provide a
wide scope of features, and very few smaller vendors (...)
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PeopleSoft's solutions within enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain
management (SCM), enterpris...
Published:
2004-07-28
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Abstract:
The imperative to respond to constantly-evolving customer requirements more efficiently is driving retailers to look at applications
giants to provide standardized software that provides flexible, integrated demand intelligence. (...)
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The imperative to respond to constantly-evolving customer requirements more efficiently is driving retailers to look at applications
giants to pro...
Published:
2006-05-04
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Abstract:
Business process management (BPM) allows financial services companies to manage internal processes and to increase efficiency
and accuracy. Organizations, especially those that deal with Sarbanes-Oxley, should focus on BPM to ensure compliance and
to minimize error and risk. (...)
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Business process management (BPM) allows financial services companies to manage internal processes and to increase efficiency
and accuracy. Organi...
Published:
2006-01-03