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Seven Tips for Profiting from Lean Times with CRM
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: With their rapid speed of deployment, integrated analytics and built-in best practices, on-demand CRM solutions can quickly vault a sales organization ahead of its rivals. And because of their flexible licensing structure, on-demand solutions can be deployed selectively, enabling businesses to deploy only as much CRM as they need.
Posted: 26 Jan 2009 | Published: 26 Jan 2009

Oracle Corporation

International Procurement Center: Increasing Efficiency and Maximizing Profitability
sponsored by E2open
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes international procurement center (IPC) processes and capabilities, and explains the ways in which an IPC deployment can enhance your profitability.
Posted: 14 Jan 2009 | Published: 14 Jan 2009

E2open

Managing Product Recalls to Reduce Risk and Minimize Cost
sponsored by Sage North America
WHITE PAPER: With an integrated enterprise system like Sage ERP X3, food producers can use the same system to address industry-specific requirements and product recalls.
Posted: 13 Jan 2009 | Published: 13 Jan 2009

Sage North America

OSS and CRM - Integration That Pays
sponsored by Comarch Telecommunications
WHITE PAPER: Previously, putting up with the gap between CRM and OSS worlds has been a viable - though not optimal - strategy for most operators. But now that the telecommunications industry is undergoing the "communications and content over IP" transformation, service providers are starting to redesign their business models and to rethink the infrastructure.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 06 Jan 2009

Comarch Telecommunications

Are You Providing Your Customers with the Satisfying Experience That will Keep Them Coming Back?
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In today's tough economic times, businesses face a daunting challenge: do everything possible to attract and retain customers. This paper examines eight strategies for creating a relationship with your customers that will keep them coming back.
Posted: 25 Sep 2008 | Published: 25 Sep 2008

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Surviving and Thriving in the Customer-Driven Age
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: The customer-driven age is upon us and succeeding in this environment requires a new set of goals and a new set of tools. Learn how CRM is the catalyst to transform organizations, empower employees and capitalize on new market opportunities.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 19 Sep 2008

Oracle Corporation

Getting Value from Industry Best Practices the High-Tech Supply Chain Challenge
sponsored by SAP AG
WHITE PAPER: Supply chain operations play a vital role in the success of any consumer or high-tech original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This SAP Executive Insight examines how the adoption of industry best practices can add value to your organization.
Posted: 18 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008

SAP AG

Differentiation through Service Excellence Driving Customer Loyalty and Service Profitability
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The importance of achieving service excellence is growing. Products are increasingly becoming commodities, and CEOs are recognizing that first-rate service is crucial to enhancing customer satisfaction. This paper explores the crucial links between customer service and customer satisfaction.
Posted: 17 Sep 2008 | Published: 17 Sep 2008

SAP America, Inc.

Quality of Service (QoS) in High-Priority Applications
sponsored by Transition Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper will discuss both hard and soft QoS techniques including 802.1P, IP Precedence, Differentiated Services, Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) and ATM specific priority resources.
Posted: 08 Sep 2008 | Published: 05 Sep 2008

Transition Networks, Inc.

Engaging with the New eLearning
sponsored by Adobe
WHITE PAPER: Industry studies reveal evident increases in training and development delivered via eLearning. This white paper explores the advantages of eLearning and highlights 12 strategies with focus on virtual learning programs.
Posted: 14 Aug 2008 | Published: 14 Aug 2008

Adobe

Improving Operations with Reports, Plans and Metrics
sponsored by IBM Cognos
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the critical roles IT plays in providing Operations with timely information in areas such as quality management, supply chain, and cost control.
Posted: 11 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

IBM Cognos

How Top Retailers Use Transactional Email: Silverpop Study Reveals Revenue-Boosting Tactics
sponsored by Silverpop Systems Inc. an IBM Company
WHITE PAPER: Transactional emails are those which companies send to customers to confirm a purchase, notify shipping dates, deliver warranty information and it also provide marketers a rich opportunity to develop strong customer relationships.
Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2006

Silverpop Systems Inc. an IBM Company

Taming Transactional Email: Tips to Gain Control and Determine If Outsourcing Makes Sense
sponsored by Silverpop Systems Inc. an IBM Company
WHITE PAPER: This white paper reviews the key steps necessary to implement a transactional email marketing campaign. It also recommends methods to ease the pain of implementation while improving the results.
Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

Silverpop Systems Inc. an IBM Company

Being Agile in a Non-Agile World
sponsored by Ivar Jacobson Consulting
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how to implement agile thinking in the context of both defined engineering practices and an organizations' Software Development Lifecycle.
Posted: 01 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

Ivar Jacobson Consulting

Going Mobile: Developing an Application Mobilization Plan for Your Business
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: The BlackBerry Enterprise Solution is a comprehensive platform, designed to meet your organization's needs to mobilize enterprise applications and systems.
Posted: 19 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

BlackBerry

The Forrester Wave™: Business Process Management for Document Processes, Q3 2007
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: To see how the vendors stack up, Forrester evaluated eight business process management suite (BPMS) suppliers best suited and most experienced for document-intensive processes across approximately 150 criteria.
Posted: 16 Jun 2008 | Published: 09 Jul 2007

EMC Corporation

The Evolution of Asset Management
sponsored by IBM Line of Business
WHITE PAPER: This paper will discuss key perspectives and strategies for new asset management programs within the most capital intensive and revenue producing area of today's businesses.
Posted: 16 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008

IBM Line of Business

Six Steps for Successfully Buying Customer and Service Management Software
sponsored by High 5 Software
WHITE PAPER: Customer and Service Management Software (CSMS) provides a unified solution to manage all business aspects of a service business.
Posted: 19 May 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2007

High 5 Software

The Outsourcing Decision for a Globally Integrated Enterprise: From Commodity Outsourcing to Value Creation
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The ability to manage operations, expertise and resources more fluidly enables globally integrated enterprises to enter new markets and seize new business opportunities wherever they happen to arise.
Posted: 14 May 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008

IBM

Multi-channel Retailing: The Route to Customer Focus - Putting the Customer First by Moving from Multiple Channels to Multi-channel Retailing
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This document elaborates on how successful retailers are using multichannel retailing to make operating model change to put the customer at the heart of their organisations.
Posted: 14 May 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

IBM

EMC Documentum Archive Services for SAP
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Documentum Archive Services for SAP is a lightweight, certified SAP archiving solution, directly connected to EMC Centera and other EMC storage.
Posted: 05 May 2008 | Published: 25 Jan 2006

EMC Corporation

Best Practices in Contract Management: How to Shrink Your Sales Cycle through Smart Contract Management
sponsored by SpringCM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the seven best practices in contract management. It's time for you to think about how to manage your contracts more effectively, close more deals, and get more cash. Learn how in this paper.
Posted: 16 Apr 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2010

SpringCM

Inventory Optimization Can Increase Your Profitability
sponsored by IBS, International Business Systems
WHITE PAPER: The core objective of a good inventory management system is to provide the best possible customer service within the restraint of the lowest practical inventory costs.
Posted: 03 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007

IBS, International Business Systems

Customer Service as a Competitive Advantage: IBM Enterprise Content Management Solutions in Insurance
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains how to excel at customer service using the best tools for the task.
Posted: 17 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2007

IBM

Choosing the Right Enterprise Report-Management System for Your Enterprise, Buyer's Guide: Purchasing Criteria
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Download this buyer's guide to learn what you need from an enterprise report management solution.
Posted: 17 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2007

IBM