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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Apptivo

The Finance and accounting module. The Finance and accounting module helps businesses understand the current financial status and the future outlook. The Sourcing and procurement module. This module helps with procuring the materials and services businesses Need to manufacture their goods, or the items they want to resell.

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

Finance, operations, and management, oh my! Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale. Their choices directly shape the direction of the procurement process and determine which solutions are selected.

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Value chain analysis how-to: Definition, examples, and guide

Zendesk

Primary activities include: Inbound logistics: availability of raw materials, warehousing, and distribution. Outbound logistics: delivery of products to customers, including warehouse, transportation, and distribution. Primary activities include: Inbound logistics: very low cost at 2 percent (half of the industry average).

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Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

Raw material sourcing ensures the procurement of high-quality inputs, while product development focuses on creating products that meet consumer needs. Procurement secures essential materials and services, while technology development drives innovation.

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Selling to the C-Suite: Strategies for Reaching Executive Decision Makers

Brooks Group

Have experts on your team who can speak to different functional areas like finance, operations, marketing, etc. Tactical or logistical decisions are made daily by frontline employees. Personnel = tactical/logistical buyers. Bring cross-functional expertise. Follow up and persist. Middle management = operational buyers.

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Biotechnology Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

Procurement secures essential resources, while technology development drives innovation. Finance and accounting manage resources and investments, and legal affairs handle intellectual property and contractual obligations. Support activities are equally crucial.

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What is value creation in sales?

Mercuri International

Your salespeople can add value to your sales by keeping your customer contacts informed about the latest knowledge in their industry and their area of business, whether it concerns product development, production, sales or logistics. Frictionless procurement processes. How is demand changing for them?

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