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Take the Coordination Quiz: How (In)Efficient is Your Supply Chain?

Take the Coordination Quiz: How (In)Efficient is Your Supply Chain?

By Greg Brady | May 02 2013

Why aren’t more companies demand-driven? I had an eye opening discussion with the SVP of supply chain management at a multi-billion dollar company the other day, and together we tallied up the number of systems… Read More 

Self-Service Contracts: The Killer App of Sell-Side Contract Management

Self-Service Contracts: The Killer App of Sell-Side Contract Management

By Jamie Wodetzki | Apr 29 2013

The problem with old school “contract management” is that it puts the focus on managing something that already exists.  You’ve got all these contracts.  Manage them.  Keep them somewhere safe.  Pluck out the important data… Read More 

Telltale Signs You're Ready for PPC Search Marketing Software

Telltale Signs You're Ready for PPC Search Marketing Software

By Ashley Dotterweich | Apr 25 2013

PPC management software is a common solution to manage, measure, and optimize search campaigns, but they can also be an can be an expensive investment- so how do you know when your company is ready… Read More 

The Games Some ERP Software Vendors Play (Tricks of the Trade)

The Games Some ERP Software Vendors Play (Tricks of the Trade)

By Steven Phillips | Apr 22 2013

For many organizations evaluating ERP software, it is not unusual when the euphoric atmosphere during the software demonstrations eventually gives way to the harsh realities of implementation. That is, ERP software vendors are no help… Read More 

Picking a CMS for True Extensibility

Picking a CMS for True Extensibility

By Michael Tauscher | Apr 04 2013

Content management systems began as rudimentary frameworks built for bloggers and do-it-yourself web designers, but they’re now the backbone of websites supporting thousands of individuals, companies, and community groups. One of the most important criteria… Read More 

8 Things to Look for in a Digital Signature Vendor

8 Things to Look for in a Digital Signature Vendor

By Emily Maxie | Apr 01 2013

Picking an electronic signature vendor is an important decision. We’ve come up with a handy checklist of eight things you should look for in a digital signature vendor. Read More 

5 Ways to Take Your SaaS Service Desk for a Test Drive

5 Ways to Take Your SaaS Service Desk for a Test Drive

By Doron Gordon | Mar 29 2013

Today's software customer doesn't have to rely on software reviews of questionable origin, or lists of features on a software provider's website to try to choose the best software. That's because the free trial is… Read More 

Cloud Computing's Next Big Thing: What is a

Cloud Computing's Next Big Thing: What is a "Many-to-Many" Network?

By Greg Brady | Mar 26 2013

People grasp the benefits of putting their supply chain in the cloud, and as a result, software vendors are scrambling to offer cloud computing SCM software. Read More 

How To Build a Healthy Relationship with Your ERP Software Partner

How To Build a Healthy Relationship with Your ERP Software Partner

By Anya Ciecierski | Mar 26 2013

The process of shopping for and implementing a top ERP software solution involves much more than just choosing a vendor. You also need to choose an implementation partner, and this is an important relationship. Read More 

Don’t Be Outsmarted by ERP Software Vendors

Don’t Be Outsmarted by ERP Software Vendors

By Anya Ciecierski | Mar 21 2013

There is no easy way to make a good purchasing decision when it comes to an investment as significant as enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. As such, a CIO must be aware of the hidden… Read More