The road to better HR: 10 key vendor requirements
sponsored by Ultimate Software
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Organizations that want to enter the market for a new human capital management (HCM) solution are faced with the challenge of making an informed decision about new vendors. This white paper provides advice on how to uncover an efficient, cost-effective HCM solutionswith the top 10 questions organizations should be asking.
Posted: 07 Feb 2011 | Published: 07 Feb 2011
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The 10 most overlooked payroll pitfalls
sponsored by Ultimate Software
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While most common payroll process errors are avoidable, they are also easily overlooked. Unfortunately even the smallest errors can lead to long-term issues and increased expenses. Read more to find out the top 10 payroll pitfalls and how to prevent them.
Posted: 07 Feb 2011 | Published: 07 Feb 2011
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SaaS ERP: A Viable Model for Job Shops and Small Manufacturers
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
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This white paper describes how the software as a service (SaaS) model delivers financial, implementation and operational benefits to job shops and small manufacturers. With Epicor Express, job shops and small manufacturers now have the opportunity to implement an ERP solution that can help transform their operations and business.
Posted: 07 Feb 2011 | Published: 07 Feb 2011
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IBM Systems Solution with SAP Discovery System
sponsored by IBM
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Whether you plan to integrate new SAP products into your infrastructure or are preparing for an upgrade, the IBM Systems solution with SAP Discovery system can help you thoroughly evaluate SAP applications - and validate their benefits.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011
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Sizing Server Platforms To Meet ERP Requirements
sponsored by IBM
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This Intel paper analyzes the effects of various factors on the utilization of the primary server resources: compute, memory and I/O. The analysis shows that 4-socket servers, which provide greater headroom than 2-socket servers, may be preferable in a number of situations.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011
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Total Economic Impact Of IBM Social Collaboration Tools
sponsored by IBM
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The financial impact of collaboration on productivity and processes is often elusive. Yet companies are purchasing collaboration tools at a growing rate with the expectation of real impact. This study evaluates the potential financial impact of IBM Social Collaboration tools in organizations as part of a strategic investment in collaboration.
Posted: 14 Dec 2010 | Published: 14 Dec 2010
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It’s Time for Maintenance 2.0
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
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This paper details why legacy maintenance systems are failing to help manufacturers meet the current challenges facing their maintenance operations. A new “Maintenance 2.0” approach that extends ERP plant maintenance and that coordinates maintenance with operations will lead to increased equipment uptime, improved compliance and lower costs.
Posted: 30 Nov 2010 | Published: 30 Nov 2010
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Process Automation for the Twenty-Ten Decade: The Automation of Business Technology
sponsored by Network Automation, Inc
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This paper discusses the need for business process automation and how it can make your company vastly more efficient. Continue reading to learn how to stay ahead of the curve on process automation during the twenty-ten decade.
Posted: 27 Oct 2010 | Published: 27 Oct 2010
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ERP vs. Project Based Solutions - Which is Right for you?
sponsored by IFS
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Project-based business practices are now being embraced and applied to a far greater spectrum of business ranging from manufacturing to service industries. Read on to learn the trends driving this change, what it means for industrial companies, and how PBS, a new type of ERP, can allow executives to intelligently navigate these uncertain waters.
Posted: 25 Oct 2010 | Published: 22 Oct 2010
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Diagnosing the Cause of Poor Application Performance
sponsored by Fluke Networks
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When troubleshooting application performance issues, there are two steps you can take. First, understand the common causes and, second, use the right tool to diagnose them. Read about these common causes and learn about using the right diagnostic tool to quickly identify and resolve a problem.
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 | Published: 20 Oct 2010
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Five Best Practices For Unified Communications
sponsored by AT&T Corp
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To meet today’s increasing demands, businesses need to communicate and collaborate more efficiently. Communication needs to be timely and effective, reaching people where and when they want to be reached, at the office, at home or on the go. Read this white paper to learn the five best practices for unified communications.
Posted: 13 Oct 2010 | Published: 13 Oct 2010
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Five Pitfalls of Application Package Selection
sponsored by Sage North America
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This paper presents some pitfalls that should be avoided in order to help you select this application package. If you avoid these pitfalls, you will obtain a package that will work for you for many years to come. Continue reading to learn more about the five pitfalls of application package selection.
Posted: 07 Oct 2010 | Published: 07 Oct 2010
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Journal of Management Excellence - Enterprise Performance Management Innovations
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
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This collection of journal articles focuses on the many facets of enterprise performance management that can help organizations thrive through the recovery, including; integrating the financial close and reporting process, managing the transition to IFRS, centralized enterprise dimension management.
Posted: 01 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Apr 2010
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SAP® Railcar Management Component: Improve Transportation Visibility and Control Costs
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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This product brief describes how the SAP® Railcar Management Component software gives you this visibility – helping you exert greater control over outbound and inbound logistics processes. Read on to learn the business benefits of SAP Railcar Management Component and learn of the success of three railcar companies that employed the software.
Posted: 28 Sep 2010 | Published: 28 Sep 2010
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To SaaS or Not to SaaS: Making Your Digital Measurement Count
sponsored by Unica Corporation - An IBM Company
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Read To SaaS or Not to SaaS: Make Your Digital Measurement Count by Eric Peterson to choose wisely.
Posted: 23 Sep 2010 | Published: 23 Sep 2010
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The Top 10 Reasons to Automate Your AP Processes
sponsored by Kofax, Inc.
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This white paper examines in detail the relevant issues and benefits of Accounts Payable (AP) transformation as well as recent industry-wide research and best practices around such initiatives.
Posted: 23 Sep 2010 | Published: 23 Sep 2010
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Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning: Lessons Learned from the Front
sponsored by SAP AG
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SAP has implemented ERP systems for more than 30 years. The following SAP Insight draws lessons about what has been done well, what has yet to be done well, best practices from large commercial company implementations, and best practices for the governance of implementations that achieve the results and benefits foreseen.
Posted: 21 Sep 2010 | Published: 21 Sep 2010
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Driving Profitable Decisions with Business Rule Management
sponsored by FICO
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Business rules management systems (BRMS) help organizations efficiently develop, execute, and maintain their business rules in a centralized environment. Learn about how these solutions work, how they help businesses make profitable decisions, what to look for in a BRMS, and keys to a successful and profitable BRMS initiative in your organization.
Posted: 09 Sep 2010 | Published: 09 Sep 2010
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Microsoft Dynamics: Empowered People, Simplified Processes, and Connected Ecosystems
sponsored by Microsoft
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This white paper provides an overview of how companies can use the capabilities in Microsoft® Office 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint® Server 2010 with Microsoft Dynamics to achieve these goals.
Posted: 30 Aug 2010 | Published: 30 Aug 2010
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Unified Performance Management: The Key to Successful Performance Management
sponsored by IBM
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Using common performance management tools and systems efficiently is just as critical to the success of the business as using a common set of applications for accounting and human resources (ERP) and marketing and sales (CRM). Read this paper to learn more.
Posted: 10 Aug 2010 | Published: 20 Apr 2009
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Business Intelligence In the Corporate Finance Environment: Productivity Gains Associated with Data Agnostic BI Solutions
sponsored by IBM
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Read this paper to learn how organizations with highly-complex organizational structures will find an application independent business intelligence strategy more effective than BI tools that come bundled in ERP applications.
Posted: 10 Aug 2010 | Published: 20 Dec 2010
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Get Analytics Right from the Start
sponsored by Sybase, an SAP company
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Whether or not analytics should become an integral part of an organization’s planning and decision-making seems to be beyond question However, at what level, for what purpose and how to go about deploying analytics are questions that each organization needs to answer for itself. These questions are the focus of this paper.
Posted: 05 Aug 2010 | Published: 05 Aug 2010
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Embedding Analytics into Processes
sponsored by SAS Institute Inc.
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In their latest book, Thomas Davenport, Jeanne Harris and Robert Morison show how companies apply analytics in their daily operations. We see examples of analytics at work within core processes in a variety of business areas. Read this white paper to learn how embedding analytics into your organization's processes can help you.
Posted: 30 Jul 2010 | Published: 30 Jul 2010
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Application performance management: a six-step approach to improving staff efficiency and customer satisfaction
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
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This paper details an approach that application owners and operations managers can use to achieve a successful application performance management deployment. The ultimate goal is to help you take clear steps toward robust application performance management capabilities so that you can serve your internal and external customers more effectively.
Posted: 21 Jul 2010 | Published: 21 Jul 2010
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Best Practices in eCatalog Management
sponsored by Ariba, Inc.
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At the heart of procurement systems is a catalog. Even in environments lacking automation, requisitioners consult a hard copy or customer service reps use a catalog at the other end of a phone line. Getting everyone to use the correct catalog from a preferred vendor at the contracted price will ensure that negotiated savings are actually realized.
Posted: 11 Jun 2010 | Published: 11 Jun 2010
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