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Feb. 6, 2012

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Free Budgeting Software Market Overview

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Jan. 16, 2012

Kyle Bedard answered this question

What's the differences between BPM and ERP software?

Simply put, BPM is focused on workflows - it is aimed at optimizing, improving and automating business processes. ERP is focused on integration (of internal and external information across business functions).
BPM compliments ERP by creating a “single view” into processes spanning multiple groups/systems ( ... more

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Sept. 9, 2011

Caty Kobe and 1 other person answered this question

Does your organization make use of process improvement methodologies like six sigma, KAIZEN, etc.?

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Sept. 8, 2011

Frankolious Harris answered this question

What benefit does a business process management (BPM) system bring to an organization?

Hi John,
Thanks for you response, I was wondering if you could assist in a dilemma I am in.
I am a consultant and have been tasked to implement SaaS ERP system. Initially just focusing on inventory module and accounting.
My issue is that I understand the organisation ... more

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Sept. 6, 2011

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Aug. 15, 2011

Steve Christensen and 7 other people answered this question

What are your tips for organizations looking to define a 3-5 year IT strategy?

In planning your IT strategy focus exclusively on the business. Make sure you understand what the business needs. For the past decade, IT has been identified as out of alignment with Business. This seems to be related to driving the car via the rear view ... more

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Aug. 3, 2011

Jonathan Gross answered this question

Do small businesses require change management when implementing ERP or other software?

Absolutely.
The usefulness of ERP and other business software depends on a business' ability to incorporate the software into enhanced business processes. If the users aren't willing to change the way they work, the software investment will prove to be a huge waste (read: failure).
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July 31, 2011

Paul Barber answered this question at this roundtable

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Usability Survey - what % of non-finance users log into Budgeting System?

This depends on the company. In some companies, budgeting is centralized and performed only by finance staff. In others, departmental management are involved with budget preparation, including workflow for budget submission and approval.
Generally speaking, the latter approach is taken by more sophisticated and well-run companies. ... more

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July 21, 2011

Andrew Baker answered this question

How can a business determine if SaaS is the correct software choice for them?

While I understand the gist of the question, I believe that this is the wrong way to look at the problem. It's like asking, "How can a business determine if a MySQL hosted CRM product is the correct software choice for them?"
SaaS is just a ... more

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July 19, 2011

Steve Christensen and 2 other people answered this question

Do enterprise software applications have any sort of effect on an organization's valuation?

Any investment a company makes should impact the valuation...if not why make the investment? The investment should improve the profitability of the company and/or increase revenue. Implementing a COTS should result in greater efficiency. I don't know that Wall Street rewards the investment as much ... more

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