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Adaptive Enterprise
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ALSO CALLED: Adaptive Organization
DEFINITION: An adaptive enterprise (or adaptive organization) is an organization in which the goods or services demand and supply are matched and synchronized at all times. Such an organization optimizes the use of its resources (including its information technology resources), always using only those it needs
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The Executive Guide to CRM Architecture: Why CRM Flexibility Will Impact Your Success
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This paper explores the different categories of customization. It discusses the role a flexible architecture plays in being able to customize with ease, as well as flexibility and importance in deploying, upgrading, and integrating your CRM system.
Posted: 20 Feb 2009 | Published: 01 Dec 2006
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ADAPTIVE ENTERPRISE DEFINITION (continued):
and paying only for what it uses, yet ensuring that the supply is adequate to meet demand. The adaptive enterprise is said to have several advantages over enterprises that are less adaptive. In traditional businesses, large inventories may be built up, tying up capital. Conversely, lack of foresight can result in spot shortages. Adaptive enterprises strive to eliminate unproductive or redundant labor, information, and materials. Cash flow is improved. Sudden crises, caused by a cutoff in the
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