Curiously, as an ASP we've been contracted by some organizations for just that reason. Someone in upper management decides that their ability to enhance shareholder value is hindered by their current business rules. So they mandate using our application with little or no customization, driving their organization to shoehorn their business into rules that we support.
It works well for that manager because we get positioned as the bad guys while he gets to reorganize his business without even attending the meetings where all the heated discussions take place. What a way to make a living.... J> Good points all. J> Reminds me of Larry E's statement last year that businesses J> should be run the way the software works: no customizations. J> Can you see why he said that? :) J> Oracle corp knows best. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Robert Eskridge INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).