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During my time as a p rofessional cyclist, I learned that the more information and technology I could leverage, the faster I rode. As technology improved, the data and insights I collected from daily training optimized my performance. I monitored things like heart rate, power, and nutrition and incorporated all of it into my routine. The more I analyzed and integrated this data into my training regimen, the better I began to understand how sensitive each individual aspect of my lifestyle was and
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What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.
by Bernard Goor, One Network Enterprises The GMA Supply Chain Conference in San Diego offered fascinating insights into where the. The post Top Ten Lessons Learned from the GMA Supply Chain Conference appeared first on The Network Effect.
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There is more data available today than ever before 1. Collecting data and utilizing that data to establish performance benchmarks is extremely valuable. These benchmarking metrics can be used to compare performance factors against competitors, industry averages, and previous performance metrics. The analysis of this data can help shippers gain insight into how they can improve, Read More.
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I’d like to bring your attention to the new whitepaper, “ New Supply Chain Technology Best Practices: The Application of New Technology in the Physical Supply Chain ,” released by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It’s one of the most comprehensive whitepapers that explores the pros, cons and overall readiness of the emerging technologies, such as drones and driverless vehicles, to support the increasingly sophisticated supply chain.
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By Mark Carson. (Mark Carson is Director of Product Management for the Oracle Order Management Cloud solution. He has been the lead product strategist for Oracle's Order Management solution for over 12 years.). When it comes to receiving orders, today’s B2B companies look a lot like their B2C counterparts: Customers place orders via multiple channels and expect a singular, consistent, and streamlined experience.
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