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Enterprises Require Culture Shift Before They Can Benefit from All of Their Data

Matt Fates envisions a world where no one talks about Big Data anymore. Using the totality of an enterprise's data to make forward-looking business decisions, develop new products, and improve marketing efficiency will be so common that there won't be a name for it. But getting to that point, in his view, will involve a cultural shift; a change of consciousness.

A Global Approach to Importing Products with Encryption

Numerous countries have implemented laws and regulations that control the importation of products with encryption. Complying with each country's regulatory requirements is essential to doing business for multinational companies, but there are challenges associated with establishing a global process to meet country-unique requirements.

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Buyers Want B2B Sites to Be as User-Friendly as B2C Sites

A whopping 94 percent of B2B purchasers surveyed in the 2012 hybris State of B2B E-Commerce study said suppliers need to create an online buying experience as simple as using a B2C website.

Heineken Launches Effort to Reduce Water Used in Brewing Process, Cut Carbon Footprint

Heineken recently announced new sustainability targets, stating that it aims to reduce the amount of water used in the brewing process to 3.7 hectoliters (hl) of water per hectoliters of beer produced by 2020, compared to 5.1 hl in 2008 (approximately 98 gallons by 2020, compared to approximately 135 gallons in 2008).

Developing Superior Supply Chain Talent

David J. Closs, McConnell Professor of Business Administration at Michigan State University, says that cross-functional experience and training are essential to developing superior supply chain talent and explains why competition for that talent is increasing.

Improving Forecast Accuracy: Every Little Bit Counts

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2012 3PL CEO Surveys

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CSCMP's Career Pattern in Logistics Survey 2012

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The Vital Importance of Last Mile Logistics

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The Role of Supply Chain Management in Smarter Commerce

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Are You Taking Your Transportation Seriously Enough?

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Webinar Dec. 11 on Achieving Exceptional Execution Through B2B Integration

ChainLink Research CEO Ann Grackin will discuss how innovative companies are using excellence in B2B integration as a competitive advantage, particularly in service-based industries, in a webinar scheduled for 12 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2012.

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