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Advanced Technology is Allowing More Creativity in Business
December 20, 2017
Technology has changed the way we live and work in ways previously unimaginable. Innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and Big Data enables us to run faster, jump higher, and dream bigger. These technologies are opening up opportunities for innovation and creativity- both of which are key for companies that want to grow and succeed in today’s digital world. With more data, time, accessibility, and convenience, professionals can much more easily connect, expand their knowledge, and keep discovering new ideas that contribute to their business’ momentum.
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Priorities Are Shifting in the Supply Chain
December 19, 2017
Back before technology became what it is today, the focus in every supply chain was on transporting parts, materials, and finished goods from point to point at the lowest cost. While that is still important these days, there are other objectives taking priority. Companies are using various digital technologies that eliminate certain supply chain activities and players. These steps may reduce costs, but their underlying purpose is to facilitate the creation of new business models based on other motivations, such as leveraging contemporary consumer buying preferences. These activities, among others, can drive robust value from your supply chain.
Data Could Be The Best Gift You Receive This Season
December 18, 2017
“As the role of the finance function continues to evolve, CFOs are starting to recognize that obtaining a real-time view of the business is imperative for success. But to obtain this view, finance needs advanced technology and analytics capabilities. For some CFOs, data intelligence can be a burden and is sometimes mismanaged, but it is understood that it is core to running a business in the digital age. In other terms, if revenue is king in the boardroom, data is the crown jewel.”
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The Right Technology Can Enhance Your Supply Chain
December 14, 2017
Logistics is a science, but it is also about common sense. Your supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link. When starting a complex supply chain project, you want to make sure to identify the potential weakest point as soon as possible, and check possibilities to overcome these weaknesses by implementing the simplest solution. Doing so will allow you to act quickly if something in your parameters change suddenly. This is only possible to accomplish if you have a solution that is flexible and expandable.
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