Performance Based Contracts

Service Chain Information will Transform the Total Chain

by Ann Grackin ... The DoD, for example, is beginning to write contracts for these "Performance-based Logistics" weapons systems, like the Joint Strike Fighter, etc. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/06/research_notes/TN_SC_XAG_06_22_04_1.asp - 17k - 2004-06-22 Summary: Moving to a performance-based service business model will have huge implications for the whole value chain. Its principle is to manage for outcomes—procure performance rather than parts and people. It requires total business process reorientation from services and maintenance through procurement techn

Outcome Sourcing in the Outcome Economy

by Bill McBeath ... They refer to it as performance-based logistics (PBL) programs or power by ... Their PBL contracts specify aircraft uptime requirements, rather than spare parts ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/12/research_notes/TU_SC_XBM_12_23_05_1.asp - 15k - 2005-12-23 Summary: The move to an outcome economy encompasses radical changes in the core elements of commerce. It requires a whole new way of thinking on the part of both buyer and seller—from buying and selling things to buying and selling outcomes.

Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) Evaluation Center

... Performance measurement thresholds for SLAs are based on reaction time Performance testing and tuning Performance-based contracts Persian Personalization ... http://foss.technologyevaluation.com/ - 31k - 2009-03-09

SCM System/SCM Software Comparison and Evaluation

... for damage and claims Lack of performance according to ... Rate shop Rate sorting--rule- based presentation of rates, carriers, and contracts Rates, Contracts ... http://scm.technologyevaluation.com/transportation-management/ - 13k - 2009-03-09

Software as a Service Is Gaining Ground

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... user enterprises to predict their peak load based on past performance and forecast ... significant and unnecessary expenses and long-term contracts that locked ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2006/03/research_notes/TU_CR_PJ_03_14_06_1.asp - 23k - 2006-03-14 Summary: Software as a service is the latest incarnation of the hosting model. The demand for cost efficiency, information technology flexibility, and faster return on investment, coupled with new technology advancements, has caused the hosting model to be reborn.

A Supply Chain Applications Vendor Expands Beyond Its Roots

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... blanket orders, service level-based payments, and volume-based contracts. ... and provide visibility into spend volumes, supplier performance, and efficiency. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/11/research_notes/EN_SC_PJ_11_14_06_1.asp - 25k - 2006-11-14 Summary: Click Commerce has evolved beyond its roots, into a provider of much more comprehensive on-demand supply and demand chain management software, consulting, hosting, and related services that should enable users throughout the world to collaborate in near real time.

How One Vendor's Software Solutions Address the Insurance ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Producer Contracts—for managing producer payment relationships ... features a simplified, Web-based user interface ... with insurance key performance indicators (KPIs ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_23_07_1.asp - 18k - 2007-07-23 Summary: Callidus Software's latest enterprise incentive management and sales performance management product suite for the insurance sector aims at helping insurance carriers improve agent retention and at providing producers with the best service possible.

Supplier Relationship Management: Benefits and Challenges

by Al Bukey ... buyer entering into binding, long-term contracts and agreements ... of a supplier's capability and ongoing performance. Based on the agreement with each supplier ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/01/research_notes/MI_SC_XAB_01_19_07_1.asp - 23k - 2007-01-19 Summary: Properly implemented supplier relationship management solutions can help companies overcome some of today's business challenges by allowing them to restructure their supply chains, align business processes, define and establish company-supplier relationships, and integrate information systems to share in

Resilient Enterprise Solutions Vendor Displays Sociability and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Based on its recent financial performance, it appears ... more accurate monitoring of contracts with advanced contract management created specifically for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/08/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_08_10_06_1.asp - 31k - 2006-08-10 Summary: During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release, IFS Applications 7. The vendor has also been surging forward by harnessing new partnerships, including turning high-profile customers into developers and subsequent resellers

BI/Business Performance Management (BPM) Selection

... Predictive analysis of workflow performance Prevents workflow ... processes Role Management Role-based access control ... matrix (overview of contracts, consulting fees ... http://bi.technologyevaluation.com/ - 25k - 2009-04-24 Summary: Compare Business Performance Management Software : Discover the 6 key modules to base your selection on and tools you must use in order to save up to 85% of time and money you'd spend gathering information on your own : Data Visualization, Analytics, Workflow, Data Integration, Support, System Requiremen