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Random thoughts on “close-to-home-shoring” based on my travels last week…

Supply Chain View from the Field

Sitting on a clear day with a 360 view of Ground Zero and the New York skyline, Clay shared with us some of his thoughts on the role of innovation and what he called the “Church of New Finance” in the current economic downturn we are struggling to get our way out of.

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Three Reasons Why I Love Hadoop, and You Should Too!

Supply Chain Shaman

While the rest of the world was deep in a recession in 2008, and manufacturers were struggling with payroll decisions and layoffs, Hadoop innovation was in full swing. As a result, companies closed manufacturing facilities. The growth expectations of the BRIC countries is worrisome. Today, we live in volatile times.