-
Abstract:
A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be measured by two key variables. These variables are complexity of requirements and level of expertise of
the selection/implementation team. The more complex the (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be ...
Published:
2004-07-13
-
Abstract:
This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variables, and the advantages and disadvantages of the POC from the client and value-added reseller point of view. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
This article explores how the proof of concept (POC) fits into the software selection process, when a POC should be undertaken,
structural variabl...
Published:
2004-07-12
-
Abstract:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implementations and customer loyalty) will remain important requirements for success, particularly in the lower
end of the market, vertical focus will be the key factor (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implement...
Published:
2003-10-14
-
Abstract:
Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. But who really is to blame, and how can a company avoid the same problems in the future? (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
Project failure is not a nice topic. None of us wants to be involved in a failure. But when a failure occurs, we feel compelled
to assign blame. B...
Published:
2009-06-03
-
Abstract:
There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should start evaluating RFID technology soon as to avoid paying exorbitant compliance costs, in the nick of time
or ensuing penalties due to their noncompliance after th (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should sta...
Published:
2004-08-20
-
Abstract:
ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst its competitors. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst
its competitors.
Published:
2003-06-04
-
Abstract:
In PLM, there is no single vendor that can meet all of the requirements, and the market is still immature, so almost every
product can be the right solution provided a certain set of requirements. In this part of the article we review 3 vendors
who offer products to the PLM market - IDe, Thetis, and PDM (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
In PLM, there is no single vendor that can meet all of the requirements, and the market is still immature, so almost every
product can be the righ...
Published:
2003-05-26
-
Abstract:
Informix« (NASDAQ: IFMX) and Ardent Software (NASDAQ: ARDT) today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement
to combine their operations in a transaction valued, on a fully diluted basis, at approximately $880 million, based on the
closing price of Informix common stock on November 30, 1999 (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
Informix« (NASDAQ: IFMX) and Ardent Software (NASDAQ: ARDT) today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement
to combine their operati...
Published:
1999-12-08
-
Abstract:
This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use. Find out what TEC
learned as a result of the selection engagement. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client.
Each vendor’s offering...
Published:
2001-11-21
-
Abstract:
A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the realities of its sole market – food manufacturers who sell to the foodservice and vending markets. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the rea...
Published:
2003-01-06
-
Abstract:
The value of a requirement traceability matrix is in its ability to track and monitor each requirement to be incorporated
into the customer's product throughout the entire process of product development, and to detect defects at the earliest stage
possible. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
The value of a requirement traceability matrix is in its ability to track and monitor each requirement to be incorporated
into the customer's prod...
Published:
2007-04-30
-
Abstract:
Cloud computing is allowing small to medium businesses (SMBs) to gain access to premium enterprise solutions without the
traditional price tag of hardware and software licenses. This third and final part of a guide to cloud assets for SMBs reviews
various types of cloud configurations and the ramificatio (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
Cloud computing is allowing small to medium businesses (SMBs) to gain access to premium enterprise solutions without the traditional
price tag of ...
Published:
2011-04-21
-
Abstract:
Product lifecycle management (PLM) doesn't work, but it should. Industry's general approach and attitude to PLM mimics the
early days of customer relationship management (CRM) adoption, and lessons from that experience should help when tackling
the "ifs" and "hows" of PLM investment. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
Product lifecycle management (PLM) doesn't work, but it should. Industry's general approach and attitude to PLM mimics
the early days of customer ...
Published:
2005-11-25
-
Abstract:
Linking data to process is the realm of business process management (BPM). BPM's focus on process dramatically reduces the
amount of data that needs to be moved, and thereby reduces both the initial cost and ongoing maintenance cost of application
integration. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
Linking data to process is the realm of business process management (BPM). BPM's focus on process dramatically reduces
the amount of data that ne...
Published:
2003-05-30
-
Abstract:
The advent and growth of vendors targeting the needs of discrete manufacturing industries proves that the PLM market in this
sector has been hot. Agile Software has made a name for itself by providing the tools that support the collaborative exchange
of product data, appealing to companies that rely on c (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
The advent and growth of vendors targeting the needs of discrete manufacturing industries proves that the PLM market in this
sector has been hot. ...
Published:
2003-10-23
-
Abstract:
In a series of radical moves, Computer Associates appears to be trying to re-direct its gargantuan operations. After missing
its numbers in the first calendar quarter (CA’s 4th fiscal quarter), its stock was down 59% at one point. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
In a series of radical moves, Computer Associates appears to be trying to re-direct its gargantuan operations. After missing
its numbers in the f...
Published:
2000-10-24
-
Abstract:
Quote-to-order (Q2O) systems can address the increasing demand for personalized and customized products. Complex product
specification, quoting, and ordering processes—as well as the software applications catering to those processes—can benefit
from the use of the Web, collaboration tools, and lean t (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
Quote-to-order (Q2O) systems can address the increasing demand for personalized and customized products. Complex product specification,
quoting, a...
Published:
2008-08-18
-
Abstract:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there are other vendors offering Q2O as a service, BigMachines product is arguably more flexible, as high
tech manufacturers may be noting. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there...
Published:
2008-08-22
-
Abstract:
Deltek has focused on addressing the unique business needs of project-oriented organizations. Its product line has expanded
from applications for managing the core back-office processes to the front-office and e-business of professional services
and other project-based companies, of which many provide pr (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
Deltek has focused on addressing the unique business needs of project-oriented organizations. Its product line has expanded
from applications for ...
Published:
2004-01-10
-
Abstract:
A crop of next-generation, Web-based, on-demand, startup quote-to-order systems providers has lately flourished, spearheaded
by BigMachines, whereas some traditional vendors that once defined the product configuration space in the 1990s have since
left the market. (...)
Excerpt related to
project portfolio management selections case study:
A crop of next-generation, Web-based, on-demand, startup quote-to-order systems providers has lately flourished, spearheaded
by BigMachines, where...
Published:
2008-08-20