SmartBiz IT Research Library

PODCAST - In this expert podcast, industry analyst Simon Jacobson discusses the best starting point for a quality improvement initiative within a manufacturing plant, explores what types of software and technology can be used for support, explains why the IT team plays a key role in its success, offers tips on how to reduce error rates, and more.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Premiered: November 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Management | Business Process Reengineering | ERP | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Quality Control | Supply Chain Management

VIRTUAL SEMINAR - This free, one-day virtual seminar provides insight into useful business process management (BPM) design patterns and how to effectively link the business and modern software services. Attend to hear our experts explore the truths and myths of BPM and service-oriented architecture (SOA) as well as agile approaches to BPM and SOA.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: December 8, 2009


Topics:  Application Development | Business Process Management | Business Process Reengineering | Business Processes | Composite Applications Software | Enterprise Applications Software | Infrastructure Management | Project Management | SOA

WHITE PAPER - Take action based on deep process insight with business process management. This white paper shows how your business can not only acquire deeper insight into current business operations, but also how to use that insight to drive performance, productivity and savings throughout your organization with BPM from IBM.
Posted: October 15, 2009 | Published: December 15, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Management | Business Process Management | Business Process Reengineering | Knowledge Management | Operational Support Systems | SOA

WEBCAST - There has never been a more important time to uncover process waste, reduce non-value adding activity, and increase productivity. Accelerate results by aligning Lean Six Sigma, BPM and SOA. Find out more about best practices, the value of measures and monitoring, and how to get started in this webcast.
Posted: October 15, 2009 | Premiered: February 18, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Management | Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Business Process Reengineering | Business Processes | Six Sigma | SOA

WHITE PAPER - This white paper highlights the important elements and key benefits of standardizing business processes and operating procedures based on uniform, organization wide technology. It also serves as a guide for engineering and construction (E&C) firms choosing the right technology to promote standardization across their organizations.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: March 1, 2009


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Process Automation | Business Process Management | Business Process Modeling | Business Process Reengineering | Business Processes | Construction Industry | Engineering Services Industry

WEBCAST - Learn how service-based solutions can bring flexibility and lower costs to your IT infrastructure. Find out how to maximize your organization's resources and quickly scale your infrastructure to meet the demands of expanding global online audiences.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Premiered: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Application Hosting | Business Process Management | Business Process Reengineering | Cost Benefit Analysis | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Spending | Online Backups | Online Marketing | Online Shopping | Software as a Service

PODCAST - In this expert podcast, find out why many companies are turning to business process management (BPM) to automate processes, optimize workflows and improve operational efficiency and agility.
Posted: August 20, 2009 | Premiered: August 19, 2009


Topics:  Business Activity Monitoring | Business Performance Management | Business Process Automation | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Business Process Reengineering | Operational Support Systems | Quality Control | SOA | Strategic Planning | Systems Operations | Workflow Software

PODCAST - This podcast explores the business value of product lifecycle management (PLM) in an uncertain economy and explores SAP's approach to becoming more innovative, agile and efficient.
Posted: July 24, 2009 | Premiered: July 24, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Reengineering | Manufacturing Industry | Marketing | PLM | PLM Software | Process Control Software | Product Design | Product Development | Product Life Cycles | Product Management | Quality Control | Regulatory Compliance | SAP (Product)

WEBCAST - This webcast explores the business value of product lifecycle management (PLM) in an uncertain economy and explores SAP's approach to becoming more innovative, agile and efficient.
Posted: July 8, 2009 | Premiered: July 22, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Reengineering | Manufacturing Industry | Marketing | PLM | PLM Software | Process Control Software | Product Design | Product Development | Product Life Cycles | Product Management | Quality Control | Regulatory Compliance | SAP (Product)

WHITE PAPER - IT executives are under intense pressure to cut costs, and that pressure is significantly increased by the current grim economic outlook. So, how can your organization weather this economic storm? Surprisingly, a variety of opportunities for IT are hidden within today's financial challenges. Learn how with the right approach, processes, and...
Posted: June 18, 2009 | Published: June 15, 2009


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Business Process Automation | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Business Process Reengineering | IT Auditing | IT Service Management | IT Workforce | ITIL | Sales Force Automation | Workflow Software | Workforce Management Software | Workforce Planning

WHITE PAPER - Working harder simply won't get you there. No matter how many people you allocate, sinking more labor into old IT practices cannot concurrently meet rising demands on IT and cut costs. Read about cost-effective, automated ways to meet this challenge head-on in our latest article, “Strategies for Modernizing IT, Reducing Costs, and..”
Posted: June 17, 2009 | Published: June 15, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Business Process Reengineering | Business Service Management | Data Collection | Help Desk Management | IT Best Practices | IT Service Management | IT Services | ITIL | Service Level Management | SOA | SOA Governance

WHITE PAPER - The extraordinary circumstances of the current economic crisis have changed the operating rules for companies of every size, in every industry. Companies now face a unique opportunity to reexamine traditional business practices and make much-needed changes - changes that will help them survive the downturn and flourish with the inevitable up...
Posted: June 4, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Business Process Reengineering | CRM | CRM Analytics Software | CRM Best Practices | CRM Software | Customer Data Integration | Customer Satisfaction | Customer Service Best Practices | Pricing | Product Management | Productivity

WHITE PAPER - Leading life sciences companies are recognizing the need for synchronized, enterprise-wide pricing and contract management processes. An integrated solution can provide the transparency needed to satisfy auditors, balance pricing with go-to-market strategies, and support sales and finance teams - including accurately predicting margins.
Posted: June 4, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Business Process Reengineering | Contract Management | Contract Management Software | Contract Manufacturing Services | Integrated Development Environments | Life Sciences Industry | Pricing | Product Management | Productivity | TCO

WHITE PAPER - Recently, many businesses have used lean principles to move from a decentralized corporate management mode to a hybrid model - recognizing that different functions require different levels of centralized management to be efficient and effective. Read this whitepaper to learn a three-tiered approach to improving your operations.
Posted: June 4, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Business Process Reengineering | Business Processes | Corporate Governance | Enterprise Architectures | Enterprise Resource Management | Lean Production | Marketing | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper teaches useful methods for passing certification test questions.
Posted: January 6, 2007 | Published: December 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Process Management | Business Process Reengineering | Microsoft Certificate Programs | Network Management | Software Development Methodologies