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FAQ: Understanding and leveraging 3PL providers

In this FAQ, learn all about third-party logistics (3PL) providers and what they can offer manufacturers. Continue Reading
Green supply chain management guide

This green supply chain management guide will help you select green SCM software, learn green SCM best practices, use green SCM in manufacturing and build a sustainable supply chain. Continue Reading
Supply chain risk management software guide

This supply chain risk management software guide will help you understand SCRM software and SCRM FAQs, best practices and how spend management fits in. Continue Reading
Set goals before choosing green SCM software

Selecting the right green SCM software will help ensure that supply chain sustainability initiatives run smoothly. There are a number of factors to look at during the green SCM software selection process. Continue Reading
Top green supply chain software best practices

Green supply chain software is a valuable tool for cutting waste and costs. Manufacturers can get the most out of their green supply chain software with these top best practices. Continue Reading

How to use technology to build a sustainable supply chain

Manufacturers are looking to sustainable supply chains to reduce both costs and carbon footprints. Having the right technology in place will help drive supply chain sustainability. Continue Reading
Best practices for managing supply chain risk management technology

Supply chain risk management technology helps manufacturers plan for and handle disruptions in the supply chain. These IT management best practices will keep the technology -- and your supply chain -- running smoothly. Continue Reading
Introduction to supply chain risk management (SCRM) software

Getting started with supply chain risk management (SCRM) software means identifying the different types of risk involved in your supply chain. SCRM software can help you evaluate supply chain risk and successfully respond to it. Continue Reading
Top five tips for leveraging supply chain management (SCM) 2.0

With Web 2.0 technology taking off, more manufacturers are looking to supply chain management (SCM) 2.0. SCM 2.0 offers increased agility and rapid transference of real-time information across the supply chain. Continue Reading

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Hortonworks now supports Google Cloud Storage and has also broadened cloud deals with Microsoft and IBM, aiming to increase cloud...

Evolving data integration strategies target new analytics needs

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What goes into a customer analytics data integration framework

Customer data integration is a minefield for IT teams to navigate. But incorporating a set of core technical functions into an ...

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Data migration software coming for SAP CRM

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SAP quietly pulls the plug on SAP Anywhere

Users and analysts say technical limitations and a failure to adequately understand the SMB market contributed to the demise of ...

New tools unveiled to monitor, manage and optimize SAP environments

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C/4HANA suite gets qualified thumbs up at SAP Sapphire Now

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Tableau acquisition of MIT AI startup aims at smarter BI software

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Choosing the right data discovery platform for the enterprise

Obviously, cost and scalability factor into data discovery platform buying decisions, but other features, like visualizations and...

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Proposed Microsoft-GitHub buy confirms open source role in cloud

The looming Microsoft-GitHub pairing confirms the company's rebirth as an open source friend. Data tools on the Azure cloud are ...

Common Data Service for Analytics eases Power BI integration

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Power BI Report Server adds new Power BI reporting options

Updates to Power BI Report Server expand the on-premises platform's reporting functionality and increase the number of data ...

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Cloud DAM platforms vs. on premises for digital asset management

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Box workflow gets upgrade with Progressly purchase

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ECM gets a show of support from Zendesk Guide Enterprise

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AI can reduce workplace bias, says CEO of leading HR group

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How to create an effective employee retention plan

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Recruiting with social media: Tips, tools and challenges

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