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As Uses of Big Data in Business Grow, the Need for Ethics also Increases

Enterra Insights

“Big data is reshaping the world,” asserts Joe Lodewyck (@joelodeaz), dean of assessment at the University of Phoenix College of … Continued. The post As Uses of Big Data in Business Grow, the Need for Ethics also Increases appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Is Samsung's Supply Chain Prepared for its Demand?

Elementum

Demand and pre-orders for Samsung Electronics’ new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone have exceeded the company’s estimates , the South Korean tech giant and the world’s largest smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. The overwhelming demand for the phone could help the company’s quarterly earnings, analysts say the disappointing sales of Galaxy S6 last year may be repeated if the tech giant does not address supply chain issues early as possible.

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Six Steps for Managing Aftersales Services

ModusLink Corporation

Thanks to a large boost in e-commerce in recent years, retailers are seeing huge increases in sales across the board. Now that consumers can complete purchases from the comfort of their handheld devices, retailers are working overtime to keep their distribution centers stocked and products in motion, making an efficient supply chain solution more essential […].

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Naylor Farms to grow its Cabbage Patch with Linkfresh ERP

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Linkfresh, the provider of supply chain solutions for the fresh food industry, has announced Naylor Farms has chosen to deploy the Linkfresh ERP solution.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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How to Prepare for a Brexit-Size Disruption

MIT Supply Chain

The repercussions of “Brexit,” Britain’s momentous decision to exit the European Union (EU), will reverberate across the globe for some time. But one striking conclusion from the many analyses of the June vote is that companies were not prepared for this game-changing event. “Businesses were largely taken by surprise by [the] vote to leave the […].

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Why I always take the path less traveled

DELMIA Quintiq

When I graduated in 95’, I had a choice: To settle for a comfortable developer job or be part of something new and unpredictable. Guess which one I picked? I started my post-graduation life in desktop route planning software to help emergency services respond faster and more efficient. The software was the first of its kind in the Netherlands, long before Google Maps.

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Corporate Pretenders: Stop Faking It, You’re Killing Innovation

ivalua

The lead story in this Wall Street Journal article makes me sick. I sincerely wish Ms. Johnston best of luck in her next price negotiation with a “proven enterprise technology company.” And I sure as hell hope they call her bluff. This is an open post to all those corporate types out there who pretend to be interested in “innovative and disruptive” enterprise technologies: please stop wasting our time.

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The Connection Between Food Safety and Paid Time Off

AFFLINK

In a recent survey by Harvard University , about 2/3 of adults with low paying jobs indicated that they go to work when they are sick, even though they risk infecting others. These low earners fall short in more than wages; they usually have fewer paid sick days per year, too. The combination of low wages and little or no paid leave means that these employees end up heading into the workplace even when they are contagious.

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Don't Pay Too Much: Use Cap Tables to Ensure Deals Are Right For You

Marianne Hudson

Is there a lot to learn? You bet. But when you think of cap tables as a discipline that starts the deal conversation so that you can negotiate more wisely, it gets a little easier. Don’t let the lack of a finance background or confusing legal terms slow you down.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Apple Making Big Profits but Chinese Workers’ Wage on the Slide

Supply Chain 24/7

Apple is hindering the improvement of working conditions in the smartphone industry, and if Apple does not take on responsibility commensurate with its status, other companies will not have the ability to make improvements either.

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Nike’s Global E-Commerce Distribution Center in Leuven Belgium

NC State SCRC

I had the opportunity to accompany a group of executives from Anheuser Busch Inbev on a tour of Nike’s global distribution facility in Leuven Belgium this week. Shipments arrive from Nike’s network of global manufacturers in Asia, and includes footwear, apparel and equipment. Containers arrive at the port of Antwerp, and are transported by truck to a nearby inland terminal (BCTN) which is next door.

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Cargo Insurance: What is it, What are the Types, & Do I Need it for My Shipment?

GlobalTranz

Following up our announcement that we have negotiated lower cargo insurance costs and now offer a zero deductible for that cargo insurance, we thought we’d take a deeper look at freight insurance (also known as cargo insurance). Specifically, what is cargo insurance, and should shippers even request it. We also highly recommend that you read our post entitled " Freight Insurance vs.

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