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How to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP)

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For a business to see the benefits of an ERP adoption it must first be deployed properly and efficiently by a team that typically includes a project manager and department managers as well. Which key performance indicators (KPIs) need to be tracked? What is the timeframe for implementation and deployment?

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6 best practices for better vendor management

CIO Business Intelligence

And how well an IT leader deals with and orchestrates vendor relationships can mean the difference between a well-organized and efficient IT operation and a mess that costs an organization millions of dollars without delivering positive results. Vendor partnerships are becoming increasingly vital to IT agendas today. Allen says.

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10 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer

CIO Business Intelligence

“Today we face the harsh reality of cloud costs, if not done right,” says Jay Upchurch, executive vice president and CIO at SAS. Cloud costs will often — and rapidly — become large line items on budgets. Cloud costs will often — and rapidly — become large line items on budgets. Are we taking advantage of cloud-native benefits?

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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Big Data Hub

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. For instance, if cost savings is a goal, a corresponding procurement objective might be achieving a level of cost reductions.

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How To Improve Your Facility Management With Healthcare Reports

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Like many of today’s most important industries, digital data, metrics and KPIs (key performance indicators) are a part of a bright and prosperous future – and a comprehensive healthcare report has the power to deliver in each of these critical areas. The Benefits Of A Healthcare Report. What Is Healthcare Reporting?

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Transforming IT for digital success

CIO Business Intelligence

Many aspire to do better, though, with 43% of the transformers seeking to improve their performance. One way they’re doing that is by reimagining the IT function, say management consultants, executive advisors, and CIOs themselves. Become truly customer-centric Attention to customers pays off. IT needs to go beyond that.

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Business process reengineering (BPR) examples

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This blog outlines some BPR examples that benefit from a BPM methodology. Benefits: Improved efficiency Reduced cost Enhanced transparency Customer relationship management (CRM) BPR is a pivotal strategy for organizations that want to overhaul their customer relationship management (CRM) processes.