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		<title><![CDATA[ Gartner: ERP & Supply Chain Management ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise resource planning software plays a vital role in centralizing transaction data. Supply chain management solutions are gaining significance  as organizations strive to respond faster to market conditions. Gartner provides guidance relating to the selection, implementation and management of these technologies. ]]></description> 
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ JDA Tries Again for i2, Reducing Choice in SCM Market]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ JDA Software has made another deal to acquire i2 Technologies. This latest attempt might be good for stockholders, but not necessarily customers or the supply chain management marketplace. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Oracle Moves Toward Integrating HFM, Enterprise GRC Manager]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As demonstrated at Oracle OpenWorld, the integration of functions in Hyperion Financial Management with Enterprise GRC Manager supports risk-based scoping of the chart of accounts for audit planning. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ ERP Support Staffing: Investment Control Role Definition and Key Performance Indicators]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The role of ERP/business application investment control is key to guiding the evolution of the application through its life cycle. This research defines the investment control role, and identifies the metrics to measure to ensure success in the role. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: What ERP Is and What the Associated Terms Really Mean]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ ERP systems are among the most widely deployed packaged business applications. This research answers frequently asked questions about what is ERP and how different terms are used. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The 10 Components of Effective ERP Support Governance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research describes the components of ERP support governance and offers best practices. Enterprises in the midst of ERP implementations, and those that have deployed ERP solutions or are considering moving ERP "in the cloud," can use this as a guide to establishing support governance strategies. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: The Top 21 Questions for Evaluating and Implementing E-Procurement]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Some of the most common questions involving e-procurement concern maximizing return on investment and driving adoption, what to expect when integration to your ERP is required, and whether funding through transaction fees is a good idea. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Critical Capabilities for ERP-Based E-Procurement Solutions]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research will help organizations evaluate ERP-based indirect spending e-procurement solutions. An assessment of functionality across 10 major capabilities provides the basis for ratings in four use cases. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Case Study: CPM Is a Solution for Managing the Fast Growth at UniCredit Group]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Corporate performance management is a key part of the new CFO Landscape Program for managing the fast growth of UniCredit Group, a major European financial institution with more than 10,000 branches. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ SAP Business ByDesign Has Improved, but It's Not Recommended for Most Enterprises Until 2011]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ SAP has offered to use SAP Business ByDesign FP 2.0 in a trial scenario, but has given no clear insight into its future availability. The offering is improved from prior releases, but reducing SAP internal total cost of ownership, enabling flexibility and extensibility, and improving the user experience are yet to be accomplished. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ SAP Is Committed to the ERP Midmarket, but Customers Should Apply Due Diligence to Its Portfolio and Sales Channels]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ SAP has updated its portfolio of ERP solutions for midmarket companies. SAP Business All-in-One and Business One show steady execution, but there were no major announcements during the first half of 2009. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ When to Consider Dropping Maintenance for Warehouse Management Systems]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ WMSs is a mature market and many users have aging, and often heavily customized, WMS implementations. Given these circumstances, users are increasingly questioning whether they should consider canceling the vendor's maintenance program. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ New Support Staff Planning Tool Puts Gartner's ERP/Business Application Support Strategies to Work]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner research indicates that getting the ERP/business application support organization structure right is critical for the application's long-term success. This research highlights our application support staff planning tool and strategies, and provides links to other relevant research. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Corporate Performance Management Must Move Beyond Finance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The scope of CPM should encompass the entire enterprise, not just the finance department. Extending CPM implementations beyond the needs of finance will deliver greater benefits. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ CPM Suites Market Growth Underlines Strategic Priority for Users]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner's review of 2008 corporate performance management vendors' revenue found that the market grew 27.8% year over year. The market is mature in Western Europe and North America, but immature elsewhere. In mature markets, enterprises are embracing more CPM suite components. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: What Products Are Included in Oracle Applications Unlimited?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Oracle is delivering on its Applications Unlimited commitment by continuing to enhance the product lines. Users are asking what products are included in Applications Unlimited. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ ATV: 2009 Gartner FEI Technology Study Research Collection]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This document discusses the research collection from the 2009 Gartner Financial Executives International technology study. By using this insight, finance executives can better leverage technology to understand profitability, manage performance and improve finance process alignment. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Determine Your PeopleSoft Next Steps]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner believes Oracle will deliver PeopleSoft v.9.1 in 2H09. Many existing customers face upgrade decisions in the next 12 months. PeopleSoft customers and prospects should use this research to guide their next steps. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Financial Statement Production: The Final Step in the Last Mile of Finance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many U.S. enterprises have controlled environments for transaction management and financial consolidation, but use spreadsheet processes to create and distribute reports to regulators and publishers. Financial statement production tools with XBRL capabilities can provide the missing control links. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Shelfware Is Stealing Your Budget: Spot It and Stop It]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Shelfware has many different manifestations, but they all bleed money to no value. IT management teams need to learn how to hunt down and eliminate shelfware to free up their budgets for more-important activities. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Decision Framework: Choosing the Right EIPP Technologies]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ A wide range of electronic invoice presentment and payment solutions are available to improve the management of organizations' financial value chains, delivering operating efficiencies and cost savings. However, no single solution provides all the required functionality. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues in Human Capital Management Software, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Human capital management applications are part of the administrative "backbone" of all organizations. This Key Issues document for 2009 summarizes Gartner research in this area. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Top Five Human Capital Management Processes for 2009 to 2013]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The top human capital management processes support short-term cost optimization and workforce productivity priorities, while providing a platform for longer-term, more-strategic talent management. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ IBM SCM Update: Trends and Product Strategy]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ IBM kicked off a series of regional supply chain management conferences, using the opportunity to share some recent IBM SCM Executive Survey findings, and to update the market on its SCM strategy. The news is generally good for IBM SCM solution users and prospects. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Sales and Operations Planning]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ S&OP is a critical business process to help businesses manage more effectively, especially in turbulent times. This market has been served by nonspecialized tools and various supply chain planning vendors, but specialized solutions have emerged. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Supply Chain Execution Convergence: Delivering on the End-to-End Process Promise]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Next-echelon supply chain execution value will materialize as functional silos are broken down and business processes span, optimize and synchronize across traditional functional domains. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ OM Partners User Summit, 2009: Integrated Planning Comes of Age]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ OM Partners' 2009 conference was its first conference in three years. It provided the opportunity to bring its users together and to show them its new integrated supply chain planning product suite, OMP Plus. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Sterling Commerce Customer Connection 2009: Supply Chain Execution]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sterling's Connection 2009 user conference was the company's "coming out party" for its evolving, and intriguing, vision for multienterprise supply chain execution. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Case Study: Holcim Uses Network Optimization to Manage Supply Chain Risk and Optimize Costs]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research examines the successful use of a strategic network design tool to help manage supply chain risk and cost optimization for cement manufacturer Holcim across its North American operations. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ SAP's Supply Chain Management Strategy and Offerings]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ SAP continues to develop its SCM vision, which emphasizes alignment between customers' business strategies and SAP's support for these strategies. SAP's SCM vision is strong; however, users must be specific about what they need support. Supply chain complexity and process innovation isn't universally supported across the suite. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Manhattan Associates Underscores Importance of Focusing on Execution and Incremental Investment in Current Economic Climate at Momentum 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ At Momentum, Manhattan Associates honed its marketing message and reiterated its focus on productivity, cost savings and value-added services. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Supply Chain Risk Management Must Be a Key Requirement for S&OP in Turbulent Times]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Financial turmoil is driving increased volatility into operating environments. Leading organizations should adopt supply chain risk management concepts as part of their sales and operations planning processes to help manage major disruptions that can impact their operations. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Supply Chain Planning: Process Automation, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ SCP capabilities exist along a continuum between process automation and process innovation. The bulk of users and vendors are orientated toward process automation, which is the focus of this MarketScope. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ SAP Research Round-Up, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ More than 100 Gartner analysts cover various elements of SAP's portfolio. Here, Gartner reviews recent SAP-related research, including its market position, management shifts, Business Suite 7, Enterprise Support, the BusinessObjects acquisition, multiple product reviews and licensing. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The Emerging Vision for Data Services: Master Data and Content Management for SOA]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Master data management offers a solid starting point for new service-oriented architecture deployments. Content management is not a focus for SOA deployments, but business demand for a single, integrated information management infrastructure that includes traditional data and content is increasing. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ A Leadership Framework for Business Systems' Centralization and Consolidation]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In this time of economic distress, a way to reduce costs is to centralize IT systems. Decisions on this level cannot, however, be made without understanding business drivers and effects. We provide a road map for business and IT executives to manage the issues that arise when centralizing systems. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Metadata Management Is Important for MDM's Long-Term Success]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In this research, we look at the complementary nature of the disciplines of metadata management and master data management, and how metadata management helps enable MDM projects and initiatives. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Pitney Bowes Leverages a SaaS CPM Solution to Improve Its Reporting]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Pitney Bowes Document Messaging Technologies group (now part of Pitney Bowes Mailing Solutions Management) implemented and has achieved value from a software-as-a-service-based corporate performance management solution to manage its group financial consolidation and monthly forecast process. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ SAP Business Suite 7: SAP's Engineered Suite]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The introduction of SAP Business Suite 7 is SAP's response to a difficult economy, focusing on total cost of ownership and the simplicity of consuming additional business functionality. SAP Business Suite 7 is a foundational development for bridging SAP's application silos. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Lawson's M3 Java Version Is Mature, but Customers Should Verify Skills Availability]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Lawson's M3 Enterprise Management System has evolved to be a strong and mature product, targeted at companies in four distinct industries. However, experienced resources can be limited outside its home markets in Europe, which may jeopardize successful implementations and upgrades. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Update: Cost Optimization Requires Corporate Performance Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As organizations look to improve margins and strive to better manage their costs, many are evaluating corporate performance management solutions. CPM helps organizations identify actual cost and revenue drivers based on the consumption of resources. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The Role of Procurement Networks in EIPP]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Procurement network vendors provide services, applications and multiprotocol integration as a shared service for multiple buyers and sellers. One of the many processes these networks can support is electronic invoice presentment and payment. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Best Practices: Workforce Analytics Skills Are Vital for Effective Cost Optimization]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Some organizations realize the importance of workforce analytics in the credit crunch, but an acute shortage of analytically minded HR resources means that few organizations will be able to use workforce analytics effectively. This research looks at best practices to fill this important skills gap. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: What ERP Is and What the Associated Terms Really Mean]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ ERP systems are among the most widely deployed packaged business applications. This research answers frequently asked questions about what is ERP and how different terms are used. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=170997&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Tutorial: How to Use a Robust Business Case Process to Avoid Seven Common ERP Pitfalls]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Although many companies view business cases as a means to gain funding for an initiative, having a robust business case process can help to avoid seven common pitfalls. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=170415&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The Gartner ERP Service Provider Directory, Asia/Pacific, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The 16 service providers listed in this directory have ERP service capabilities and offerings in Asia/Pacific. Readers can use this directory as a reference guide for an initial scan of ERP service providers in the region. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=169356&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ A Guide to Research on ERP/Business Application Support Best Practices]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner research indicates that getting the ERP/business application support organization structure right is critical for the application's long-term success. This research identifies application support guidance and provides links to individual pieces of research. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=167399&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for ERP, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Although ERP systems remain the core business applications for many enterprises, the migration to modernized, SOA-based, model-driven and user-centric ERP systems will pose substantial challenges to enterprises. ERP strategy isn't just about selecting the right vendor. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=166173&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for ERP and Business Application Life Cycle Management, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In 2009, Gartner will research the common technologies and processes that span key business domains (such as supply chain management, ERP and CRM), and will discuss how organizations can successfully plan, implement and manage these business applications. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=165914&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Tutorial for ERP Systems and Accounts Payable Invoice Automation]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ ERP systems have long provided comprehensive procure-to-pay functionality, yet many organizations still use best-of-breed specialists for AP invoice automation. Organizations need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of ERP suites to identify the right approach to AP invoice automation. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=163476&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Business Application Suite Upgrades Through 2012: Evaluating the SAP/Oracle Upgrade Cycles]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Through 2008, suite-based business application installed-base upgrade activity for the two largest vendors (SAP and Oracle) will be high. Beyond 2009, activity will rapidly decline because the costs to upgrade to full service-oriented-architecture-enabled versions will be more than expected. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=141649&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Estimating the Time and Cost of ERP Implementation Projects Is a 10-Step Process]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many critical time and cost areas associated with implementation activities are often overlooked in estimation efforts. Use Gartner's 10-step process to produce a reliable estimate of the costs and duration of implementation projects for ERP. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Super User Role Is Key to Post-Implementation Support of ERP Systems]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Super users are key components of the ERP support infrastructure. In addition to being on the front line with end users, they also serve as liaisons between business and IT organizations, enabling IT organizations to focus on more-technical aspects of system support. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=138658&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ ERP Best Practices: Decision Framework]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Best practices can lower the cost and shorten the time to configure ERP business applications, ultimately lowering the total cost of ownership, but may not deliver the desired business benefits. Users must understand when to consider ERP best practices. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=138238&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Address Five Key Factors for Successful ERP Implementations]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Organizations that concentrate on the technological aspects of ERP and ignore the "softer" components of implementation often fail. ERP is about people, not just technology, and organizations that ignore the people side run a significant risk of project failure. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=138715&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Are ERP Best Practices Best for Your Company?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Multi-suite enterprise resource planning vendors are touting the benefit of lower total cost of ownership, based on repeatable best-practice formats; however, they may not deliver as promised. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=126752&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Finance and Corporate Performance Management, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Financial management applications help form the administrative "backbone" of all organizations. The 2009 Key Issues summarize Gartner research in this area. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=167344&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Handle With Care: Procurement Performance Metrics That Often Mislead]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Common procurement performance metrics, such as cost per transaction, cost savings, cost avoidance and on-time supplier delivery, are often used improperly, causing organizations more harm than good. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=145596&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The Pace of Consolidation Accelerates in the E-Recruitment Software Market]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Large vendors that have not had a presence in talent management are buying their way in through increasing mergers and acquisitions. Talent management vendors are trying to get to a critical mass to compete with the larger, more-established organizations. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=144233&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Performance Management Success Hinges on Four Base Elements]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Supporting performance management can be a daunting endeavor, given the strategic impact it can have on your organization. To succeed, it is important to understand and identify your organization's business objectives, metrics, constituents and communication approach. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=144575&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ One-Size Procurement Transaction Tools Don't Fit All]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The idea of a single application suite to manage all procurement transaction activity has not yet been realized. Effective automation across the various spending categories demands a portfolio of approaches. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=143572&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ CFO Finance System Priorities Through 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many finance functions have been undertaking "transformation" programs to become more strategic to the business. CFOs must focus their finance system investments in three key areas to make this ongoing transformation effective. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=142575&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Choose Between SSC and BPO for Finance and Accounting Transformation]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Organizations looking to realize significant cost savings through rationalizing their finance and accounting functions and processes can choose between shared service centers or business process outsourcing. Use these tactical guidelines to help identify the appropriate choice for your organization. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=141996&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Evaluating the Use of One Provider for Global Payroll Outsourcing]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In small markets, most global organizations outsource payroll to local service providers. However, new models have emerged that enable organizations to outsource payroll to a single vendor. Early adopters must understand the pros and cons of these models to choose the most appropriate provider. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=138382&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Integrated Financial and Human Capital Management Applications Make Sense, but Not Always]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many organizations are considering replacing best-of-breed administrative applications with integrated solutions. This offers potential benefits, but the scale of these benefits depends on several factors. This decision framework enables users to assess if these benefits outweigh any challenges. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=138384&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Create a Decision Framework to Ensure Better Midmarket Financial and HR Technology Selections]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Midmarket organizations that fail to employ rigorous decision frameworks risk making ill-informed IT purchases with negative long-term consequences. Resource-constrained organizations can use this framework to better organize evaluations and make more-effective decisions. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=136564&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The Business Value of Supply Chain Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ To be effective at fulfilling customer and market demand for goods and services, business and IT leaders must understand where supply chain management supports the various aspects of the business. Use the Gartner Business Value Framework to identify where SCM adds value to the business. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=167673&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for SCM, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The world has become a different place economically in 2009. For supply chain management, the focus is back on cost reduction, efficiency and customer service. Gartner research will examine how the evolution of technologies centered on SCM will support these priorities. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=166001&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Supply Chain Management Glossary 2.0, 2008]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As supply chain management becomes more widespread, enterprises are often challenged by the plethora of associated terms and acronyms. This glossary provides concise definitions. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=156980&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Supply Chain Planning Market Is Bifurcating Into Process Automation and Process Innovation Markets]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Two distinct user strategies related to process automation and process innovation are causing a bifurcation in the SCM market. Gartner describes the bifurcation and how users need to view their SCM IT partners differently. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=145205&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Look Outside Core Application Platform Vendors for SCM Innovation Partners]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ With a business process platform strategy in hand, users need to change the way they evaluate IT partners as part of their supply chain management process innovation strategy. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=144531&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ IT Organizations Must Play a Key Role in Supply Chain Process Outsourcing Initiatives]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Companies have moved from buying individual supply chain activities to fully transferring process control and stewardship to third parties. SCPO includes information and physical services, so IT organizations must participate in evaluating and selecting outsourcing partners. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=140819&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Design Your Supply Chain Dynamically]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Emerging inventory strategy optimization tools with closer links to network design tools will drive more benefits from supply chain redesign efforts. Increasing supply chain complexity and chaos require a more-tactical and dynamic focus on supply chain design, enabled by this combined functionality. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=141425&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Defining a Multienterprise Application Architecture for Supply Chain Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Business to business is evolving to support multienterprise business processes. However, these processes are not simply the addition of two or more ERP systems or business processes. Determine what architectural style best suits your environment to achieve efficiency and flexibility.  ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=139668&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Supply Chain Risk Management Is an Emerging Requirement for S&OP]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Best-practice organizations are incorporating supply chain risk management capabilities into their sales and operations planning processes to address the major disruptions that can affect supply chain operations. Deploy the requisite policies and procedures to manage your supply chain risks. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=138285&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Five Key Themes for Balancing Customer Service With Efficiency in the Supply Chain]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Companies struggle to balance customer service with efficiency in their global supply chains. Five themes pervade the supply chain strategies of those organizations that have mastered the art of balancing the two, apparently opposing, objectives. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=138165&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Development of Chaos-Tolerant Processes Is Key to Supply Chain Optimization]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ New supply chain competencies are needed to address the chaotic trading environment many companies are experiencing. These competencies are centered on a toleration of chaos, as opposed to striving for unattainable fail-safe processes. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=138252&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Segment Your Supply Chain Response to Drive Enhanced Performance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Companies need to segment and cluster their product/customer portfolios from a supply chain perspective, then align these clusters with specific supply chain designs. Matching product/customer clusters with appropriate supply chains will better balance customer service and supply chain costs. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=136610&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Switching to a Third Party for Business Application Technical Support Services]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ For organizations that are deferring the move to a service-oriented architecture version of their business application, vendors' high annual maintenance fee for low-support needs of the current release has opened the door for cost savings via third-party technical support. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=144955&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Choose a Business Application Competency Center Model That Fits]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Business applications whose functional scope spans the enterprise require enterprise-level support. Four support models offer varying degrees of support, depending on the support organization's scope of influence. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=144452&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Choose the Right Architectural Style for Master Data Management]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner defines four distinct styles of MDM architecture, which have varying capabilities and implications. To make the right choices, it's essential to understand all four. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=142610&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The Role of Testing in Business Application Support]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise resource planning has evolved beyond core ERP to include multisuite business applications with an enterprisewide functional reach. Testing is a critical part of a business application support organization, but many users "miss the mark" when planning system maintenance and enhancements. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=142376&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Six Risk Factors to Consider Before Terminating Business Application Maintenance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Users often question whether they should end their increasingly costly maintenance agreements, particularly for stable applications. Such a decision demands a proper evaluation. Six risk areas should be considered before making a decision to terminate business application maintenance. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=139363&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The Four Styles of Integrating Analytics Into Business Processes]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ To enable the integration of analytics into business processes, IT leaders need to help business users define and understand the levels of integration they need and explain the risks and benefits of each approach to integration. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=139727&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Master Data Management of Product Data]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Several changes have occurred in the Magic Quadrant for Master Data Management of Product Data. IBM and Oracle both entered the Leaders quadrant, SAP is in the Challengers quadrant, while best-of-breed vendors continue to differentiate on vision, industry, domain or use-case vectors. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=168054&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Core Financial Management Applications]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The market for core financial management applications is mature and populated by relatively few vendors, all of which have mature and proven solutions. Organizations must evaluate them based on organization size, functional requirements, technology platform, industry and geographic deployment needs. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Midmarket and Tier 2-Oriented ERP for Product-Centric Companies]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Despite mergers and acquisitions, there are many ERP offerings for midmarket companies and firms deploying Tier 2 ERP systems. This Magic Quadrant evaluates products that have a global presence and are specifically tailored for product-centric midmarket companies with roughly 100 to 1,000 employees. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Corporate Performance Management Suites]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This Magic Quadrant is updated to reflect Microsoft's recent announcements regarding PerformancePoint Server. Users should evaluate vendors carefully according to business needs and broader business intelligence and performance management strategies. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Supply Chain Planning: Process Automation, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ SCP capabilities exist along a continuum between process automation and process innovation. The bulk of users and vendors are orientated toward process automation, which is the focus of this MarketScope. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Since 2007, transportation costs and capacity volatility have driven increased demand for transportation management systems by shippers of all sizes. Although vendors continue to enhance their TMS offerings, more emphasis was placed on growing customer bases during 2008. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Although the WMS market is mature, technology modernization strategies and increasing demand in emerging markets is fueling modest growth. Leading WMS vendors continue to broaden and deepen their offerings, supporting architectural strategies better-suited to the demands of agile enterprises. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for ERP Service Providers, Europe]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Magic Quadrant for ERP service providers in Europe presents the vendor landscape at this point in time for 21 companies considered for ERP initiatives. ]]></description>
		
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=163115&ref=g_rss]]></link>
  	 <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for ERP Service Providers, North America]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Magic Quadrant for ERP service providers in North America presents the vendor landscape at this point in time for 23 companies considered for ERP initiatives. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for ERP, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ ERP has expanded beyond core administrative and operational systems to become the end-to-end process and information backbone of an organization. Users should look beyond ERP cost optimization toward the growth possibilities that ERP offers when used with various cross-domain technologies. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Management, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The focus in SCM is on cost optimization; competitive advantage via the supply chain has slipped down executive agendas. Market hype is centered on capabilities that support a chaos-tolerant supply chain theme, which firms can use to understand cost and competitive drivers in their supply chains. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Transportation, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Although transportation costs have declined during the past 12 months, this is the transportation equivalent of the eye of the hurricane, with storm clouds on the horizon. Users must continue to consider new technologies to position themselves properly for the economic recovery. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Master Data Management, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Some firms are suffering in the face of economic turmoil; others are making plans to ride a wave of growth when the economy rebounds. MDM is being looked at increasingly by users as a means to help with cost optimization, as well as an enabler for growth and future business transformation. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management Software, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Hype Cycle for HCM software helps companies plan their HCM technology investments by providing insight into the maturity of key applications and technologies. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ SWOT: Kingdee, ERP, China]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This SWOT analysis examines the key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that Gartner expects will have the greatest impact on Kingdee's strategy and market position in the ERP software market today and during the next 12 months. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Focus for Oracle: Analysis of Products]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This report provides a detailed look at Oracle's major products, which are extensive and often overlap. IT leaders and procurement professionals must understand Oracle's complex portfolio to choose the product that best suits their enterprise. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: SAP]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ SAP has sound finances, a large customer base and a broad application portfolio. It has absorbed Business Objects, but growing new license revenue is a challenge. Support pricing changes in 2008 have caused customer disquiet, and Business ByDesign has not had the impact SAP hoped. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Microsoft]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft is the world's largest software provider with offerings and support spanning endpoint, server, and back-end processing, as well as development tools. Gartner's 2009 vendor rating for Microsoft evaluates its overall strategy and all its enterprise offerings. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Infor]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ With Infor's growth through acquisitions slowing considerably, the company is becoming reliant on existing revenue streams and product line modernization to continue growth and gain ground on SAP and Oracle. Multiple challenges facing Infor indicate a "caution" rating. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cool Vendors in Supply Chain Management, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Economic pressures on supply chain organizations to reduce costs and improve efficiency have never been greater. To continuously improve performance, users seek innovative tools and technologies offered by smaller, emerging vendors. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cool Vendors in Human Capital Software, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The 2009 HCM Cool Vendors provide some unique twists on talent management, ranging from building talent ecosystems to using social networking to generate employee referrals to leveraging rejected candidates to expand talent pools. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Guide: Supply Chain Planning Market, Europe, 2H08]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many vendors offer supply chain planning solutions in the European market, which is still expected to experience healthy growth during the next five years. This directory is a good resource for identifying and comparing SCP solution candidates. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Supply Chain Management Vendor Guide, 2008]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research provides a concise listing of the supply chain management categories and vendors covered by Gartner. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: What ERP Is and What the Associated Terms Really Mean]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ ERP systems are among the most widely deployed packaged business applications. This research answers frequently asked questions about what is ERP and how different terms are used. ]]></description>
		
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