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Decision Support Systems ( DSS )

Vendors of decision support systems and DSS software. Decision support applications and simulations help with strategic planning and business intelligence.
Guided Troubleshooting Software
Software for decision support, diagnostics and problem solving, based on Artificial Intelligence. Both embedded, standalone and web-based interfaces.
www.dezide.com
Decision Software Tools
Contact Us Today, Learn To Enhance Sales With Decision Software!
www.Chordiant.com
Decision Support Software
Manage data on all sales levels. Improve demand planning decisions.
www.LumiData.com
Decision support system
Capture, organize, prioritize ideas in the meeting room or over the web
www.FacilitatePro.com
Support Portal In Minutes
Feature packed web based customer support system. Try for free!
Helpstream.biz/freetrial
Risk & Decision Analysis
Palisade DecisionTools Suite Comprehensive analysis package
www.palisade.com
Decision Support Software
For better, faster, more justifiable decisions.
www.ExpertChoice.com
Craneware Inc.
Performance dashboard software for Hospitals and Physicians
www.craneware.com
Decision support
Decision Support Software for Smarter Business Decisions !
www.Equazion.com
AIS Decision Software
Best Practice Intelligent Solutions For the Retail Enterprise
www.aisllc.com
Decision Support Systems
Business Intelligence Software Compare Free Demos and Whitepapers!
www.2020Software.com
Healthcare Data Warehouse
Employers: analyze health benefits to maximize value & accountability
www.hdminc.com
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Alt-C Systems
Software development company specializing in forecasting decision support tools.
www.alt-c.com
Application Consulting Group, Inc.
Developer of forecasting software and provider of software consulting services. Products and services are sold to the telecommunications and pharmaceutical industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.acgi.com
Byelex Workgroup Technologies
Multimedia products, decision support systems and information systems management.
www.multimedia.byelex.com
Datavantage Corporation
Developer of retail POS trade software Store21(tm) and retail exception-based reporting XBR Track(tm). Products run on Windows NT. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.datavantagecorp.com
Decision Support Associates, Inc.
Creates simulation systems to enable continuous development of strategic business intelligence.
www.de-sa.com
Guided Troubleshooting Software
Software for decision support, diagnostics and problem solving, based on Artificial Intelligence. Both embedded, standalone and web-based interfaces.
www.dezide.com (Paid)
INDA Corp
Decision Support Systems (DSS) consultants providing DSS design, architecture and project management.
www.indacorp.com
LGI Systems
Decision support systems consultancy.
www.lgisystems.com
Obtech Asia-Pacific Pte
Consultancy providing solutions for enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management and decision support systems.
www.obtech.com.sg
Painted Word Inc
Provides Java-based products and services for web-based decision support and analytic information systems.
www.paintedword.com
Decision Software Tools
Contact Us Today, Learn To Enhance Sales With Decision Software!
www.Chordiant.com
Decision Support Software
Manage data on all sales levels. Improve demand planning decisions.
www.LumiData.com
Decision support system
Capture, organize, prioritize ideas in the meeting room or over the web
www.FacilitatePro.com

Guide to Making Better Decisions

How to make smart, timely decisions to benefit your business


In today's world, a small business without good decision-makers is like a computer with dialup Internet access: lagging behind the competition and soon to be obsolete. Think good decision-making skills cannot be taught? Think again! Here are the three steps to making great decisions:
  1. Consider choices to determine whether they fit your short- and long-term business goals.
  2. Identify emerging issues and develop anticipatory decision-making skills.
  3. Utilize one of several standardized methods to recognize the right choice for your situation.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Look at the big picture Decision-making often goes wrong because it has only a short-term focus. It takes strategic planning to reach the long-term goals in your business plan, and nearly every decision you make along the way, good or bad, will affect your ability to achieve those goals.

I recommend:  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a free online course, 'Introduction to Strategic Planning,' to assist you in determining your short- and long-term goals. This course offers worksheets and additional tools to guide you through the painless process.

Anticipate and you'll do great Become an anticipatory decision maker. No one can foresee every twist ahead, but by examining potential areas of improvement in your small business, you'll have time to consider your options before a real need arises.

I recommend:  The educational site Horizon offers 'Anticipatory Management: Tools for Better Decision Making' with advice and tools to help you think ahead.

Write it down Get to know some easy-to-use decision-making outlines, including the Pareto Analysis, to help you prioritize your decisions, the Decision Trees, a 'pros and cons' list, and the Six Thinking Hats, to show you a range of perspectives.

I recommend:  Mind Tools explains various decision-making techniques and lets you print the worksheets for free.

Use cost benefit analysis (CBA) A cost-benefit analysis contrasts the actual costs to the long-term financial benefits of a specific decision.

I recommend:  Check out Mind Tools to discover the financial effects of your possible decisions. The bonus? They give you the low-down without a bunch of 50-cent words.

(Almost) automated answers Computers do everything in today's world – and yes, that includes helping you make business decisions.

I recommend:  Microsoft offers automated tools designed to improve the quality and speed of decision-making. Check out the Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and the Microsoft Office Excel Add-in for SQL Server Analysis Services.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Be rational, not rash: Rational decisions are good. Rash? Not so good.
  • Be wary of groupthink: Studies have shown that in a group atmosphere, people are less likely to voice individual thoughts and more likely to follow the other group members' ideas.
  • Gather the information: Be sure to collect all necessary information to allow you to make the wisest decision.
  • Get feedback: Bounce your ideas off a trusted colleague for his/her feedback.
  • Don't get stuck with the leftovers: If you're slow to decide, some of your options might become unavailable, leaving you with the less-appealing alternatives.
  • Don't play the blame game: We all hate making mistakes, but the real mistake would be rationalizing, making excuses, or blaming someone else.
  • Learn from your experience: Take notes about your decision-making process and results, and learn from your successes and mistakes.

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By LaRita M. Heet
How to make smart, timely decisions to benefit your business
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