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Global Medical Devices Company Selects Varicent Performance Management Software
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"We have two primary goals in adopting sales performance management," said
"We are excited to add Smith & Nephew to our growing list of customers," said
Using Varicent SPM, companies can efficiently and effectively manage and automate the process of calculating and reporting variable-based pay, providing more visibility and accountability into one of the organization's largest variable expenses.
In a phased deployment, Smith & Nephew will use Varicent SPM for incentive compensation management (ICM), Territory Management and Quota Planning across the Orthopedics, Endoscopy, and Advanced Wound Management divisions.
About Varicent
Varicent Software Incorporated delivers the most innovative sales
performance management solution addressing the needs of business professionals
across the entire enterprise. High performing companies relying on Varicent
for better visibility and control of their complex variable compensation
programs, automating the assignment of territories, the collection and
approval of quotas, and reporting and analyzing sales performance include
Waste Management, KLA-Tencor, AAA, Sonus Networks, Manpower, American Century
Investments, Rogers, About.com (a
About Smith & Nephew
Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business, specializing in Orthopedic Reconstruction, Orthopedic Trauma and Clinical Therapies, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management products. Smith & Nephew is a global leader in arthroscopy and advanced wound management and is one of the leading global orthopedics companies.
Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives. The
Company prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeons
and professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with
high standards of performance, innovation and trust. The Company operates in
32 countries around the world. Annual sales in 2007 were
Varicent, Varicent SPM and Varicent Composer are trademarks of Varicent Software.
All other trademarks and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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