Among the core processes and problems of Configure-Price-Quote, configuration-related problems tend to be the most complex. Product modeling has been one of the earliest applications of Artificial Intelligence due to its complex nature. The history of the challenges and evolution of configuration systems from simple rule-based systems to knowledge-based systems is an interesting read in …
In this competitive world, quick and accurate order promising is the key to retain existing customers and to attract new customers, Oracle Global Order Promising acknowledges quick delivery promises that your customers can rely on. Oracle’s global order promising capabilities comprise of robust support for distributed global order promising and multi-level supply-chain from available to promise, capable …
Do the standard reports from your ERP work? No, most of the standard reports which are developed during an ERP implementation do not help the financial user(s) during the time of busy month-ends or for any analysis. Generally, the reports are run in ERP systems but get published in Microsoft Excel to perform calculations and …
ASC606 has many provisions for revenue recognition, but here are the 6 key considerations that will impact the majority of the companies implementing the standard. The considerations are pricing, loyalty, rebates, sales compensation, royalties, and billing. Organizations should check their current revenue recognition practices around these items and understand how it will change with the …
Rebates are the incentives given to customers to buy or consume more goods and services that will meet the rebate criteria and earn the rebate amount. Typically rebates are offered in multiple tiers with higher tiers offering larger rebate amounts which will encourage customers to buy more goods and services. Because rebates are a future …
From January 2018, companies in the US have to report their revenue according to the new Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606. The new standard is the joint effort of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). US companies will follow the ASC 606 standard issued by FASB while companies …
Companies whose manufactured products and processes, such as those in life sciences (medical devices, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical), aerospace, food and beverage, and some chemical companies, are increasingly regulated by government agencies. These manufacturing companies must keep detailed records of their design, inventory, and product manufacturing processes. Current practice in many of these regulated industries is …
Forecasting accurate revenue is a key capability that companies want from their QTC investment. In majority implementations of QTC, customers forecast revenue from opportunities in pipeline and order bookings. But these forecast numbers are not accurate as the revenue numbers can change before opportunities are converted into bookings, and bookings may not reflect the right …
Do you think demos and POCs are all you need to finalize your product implementation decisions? But, you still have a high risk of failure. And, there are many reasons behind it. Let me tell you a story… Once there was a certain Mr. X with a lot of experience who joined a company as …
We all agree that Technology is changing faster than ever. Applications, Data and Infrastructure are becoming increasingly interconnected. Worldwide there is now a renewed interest from organisations to reassess their IT stack. Welcome to Boundary-less systems. A world where people, machines, consumers, et al interconnect. Sounds fancy when you read it. With rapid advancements in …
