Competitive Analyses

Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) Evaluation Center

... revenue, percentage of revenue from maintenance) Company is amenable to working with third party tools and software Competitive analyses Competitive analysis ... http://foss.technologyevaluation.com/ - 31k - 2009-03-09

The Case for Pricing Management

by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic ... business process is described, that at best involves educated pricing analysts who perform detailed financial, or competitive analyses (using variables such as ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/04/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_04_03_06_1.asp - 23k - 2006-04-03 Summary: Savvy and dynamically optimized pricing can mean the difference between survival and failure. In many environments it might be smarter, quicker, and more useful to calculate pricing based on systematic analysis rather than on fuzzy thinking or human emotions.

Business Intelligence for SMBs: MBS Excel Applications and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... 2. Competitive Analysis. ... will reportedly take advantage of the power of the Microsoft Office System to help organizations perform deeper analyses by allowing ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2005/06/research_notes/VN_BI_PJ_06_23_05_1.asp - 18k - 2005-06-23 Summary: Companies relying on an Excel or Excel-like system need to know that, while Excel might suffice for ad hoc analysis and data storage for individuals or small groups, the technological flaw of data and referential integrity prevents it from a corporate-wide, collaborative effort like planning and budgetin

Will Max Get Mad When He Surfs Your Website?

by D. Geller ... may be a breath of fresh air compared with the usual news and analyses. ... a large company that needs every advantage that it can gain in a competitive web market ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/04/news_analysis/NA_EC_DPG_04_24_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-04-24 Summary: WebCriteria announced that it has launched a new study of user interaction with Websites. As with previous studies, the results will be used to build a software model of a surfer (named Max) and integrated into products that help assess the quality of a real surfer’s experience.

Embracing Complexity: A Speedy Business Performance Management ...

by Lyndsay Wise ... are possible, which gives users the ability to perform variance analyses of budget ... to develop a successful long-term strategy and to stay competitive within the ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2006/05/research_notes/PN_BI_LW_05_22_06_1.asp - 19k - 2006-05-22 Summary: Applix is a leading business intelligence and performance management vendor for Global 2000 mid-market organizations. For users considering implementing a solution such as Applix TM1, it is vital to consider key TM1 modules and strengths, along with opportunities for improvement.

The Art, Science, and Software behind (Optimal) Retail Pricing ...

... items across the board, regardless of local consumer demand and competitive dynamics; ... engaging business consultants to provide isolated category-based analyses. ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../16/the-art-science-and-software-behind-optimal-retail-pricing-part-1/ - 58k - 2009-10-16

Multima Information Systems

... To meet tomorrow's competitive requirements, you need improved customer ... processes, efficient control systems and detailed, practical profitability analyses. ... http://directory.technologyevaluation.com/profile.aspx?vid=10520 - 5k

How Is Business Process Management Applicable to Financial ...

by Hans Mercx ... industry-specific information, such as rules builders, form builders, and analyses. ... These organizations are under intense competitive pressure and, thus, are ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/bpm/2006/01/research_notes/TU_BP_HM_03_01_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-01-03 Summary: Business process management (BPM) allows financial services companies to manage internal processes and to increase efficiency and accuracy. Organizations, especially those that deal with Sarbanes-Oxley, should focus on BPM to ensure compliance and to minimize error and risk.

A Traditional 'Local Touch' Leader Espouses a More Global Vision

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The product targets midsized, competitive, and progressive companies that face the same business challenges as (and similar complexities to) Fortune 1000 ones ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2009/06/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_06_05_09_1.asp - 39k - 2009-06-05 Summary: Rather than pursuing the usual route and writing our opinions and analyses of major market trends and then giving the pertinent vendors a chance for a factual review and feedback, we’ve done the opposite, and have asked different vendors about their opinions and their approaches to market trends. Sage

Applications Giants Bolster Their Pricing Management Capabilities

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... It supports a combination of customer segmentation and offers profitability analyses of the manufacturing process ... Assess the impact of competitive price changes ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_XOT_05_03_06_1.asp - 24k - 2006-05-03 Summary: Previously price management was an overlooked area by vendors because they lacked the native capabilities to meet this need. However, through partnerships and acquisitions, they are creating viable products, which are enabling enterprises to see greater return.