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Many IT Professionals' Networks Aren't Ready for Cloud Migration, Study Finds

As the role of cloud computing is growing significantly in its ability to deliver business applications, many IT decision makers are facing challenges with their existing network infrastructure to support the migration of their business applications to the cloud.

The Bring-Your-Own-Device to Work Model 'Requires' Careful Management and Overview

Analyst house Gartner has given its full backing to mobile device management, saying it is essential for IT success.

Some Manufacturers Have Extended More than a Helping Hand to Keep Their Suppliers Afloat

Without a doubt, the economic downturn was difficult on everyone. Significant cutbacks in production left thousands of smaller suppliers struggling to remain in business. In the midst of this bleak scenario, some large manufacturing organizations have opted to share financial expertise, efficiency and lean manufacturing knowledge - and, in some cases, actual capital - with their smaller, highly valued suppliers to pull them from the brink.

President Seeks to Boost Trade Through International Regulatory Cooperation

President Obama issued May 1 an executive order that aims to foster international trade by promoting greater cooperation with other countries on the development and implementation of regulations that affect global commerce. The order notes that foreign regulatory approaches may differ from those taken by U.S. agencies and that in some cases the differences might be unnecessary and impair the ability of U.S. businesses to export and compete internationally.

Revamping the Organization for Forecast Excellence

"Where and how should the forecast organization report?" That's the number-one question that Lora Cecere, partner with the Altimeter Group, is asked as an analyst. Her answer: "It needs to report to an organization that's neutral."

High Interest Seen in LNG-Powered Vehicles for Industrial Freight, But Adoption Remains Slow

Natural gas prices are at a 10-year low, and this has increased industry interest in the feasibility of natural gas vehicles for transporting freight. While compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles are appropriate for "return-to-base" vehicles like school buses, garbage trucks and local delivery trucks, liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles, because of their increased range, are currently a better option for long-haul, heavy-duty trucking.

The Smart Machine - A Win-Win Proposition

The days when it was considered cool to wave your credit card to make payments are history. What's cool now is when a consumer at a ball game waves her hand in front of a vending machine, and the machine not only dispenses her favorite drink but also sends her a mobile coupon to share with friends because her team is ahead in the game.

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Opportunities Abound to Enter Perishable-Goods Supply Chain Market in Africa

There are many opportunities for logistics providers to enter the refrigerated transportation market in Africa, but while the continent needs better perishable supply chain services and "farm-to-fork" integration, barriers remain high.

Managing S&OP in a 'V'-Shaped Business Cycle

A "V"-shaped business cycle is one that is characterized by a large market contraction, followed by a sharp and equally large expansion. Indeed, some companies during the Great Recession saw double-digit sales declines followed by commensurate increases. "It almost feels like you're on a roller coaster," says Marianne K. Gatten, director of strategic planning and business development with Emerson. "You're taking that first hill, scared of what's going to happen next." Managing the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process in such an environment can be extremely difficult.

Organizers of Third-Party Logistics Study Want Your Participation

As part of their continuing supply chain research, Penn State University, Capgemini Consulting, Panalpina and eyefortransport are seeking the participation of supply chain and logistics professionals in their in 2012/2013 Third-Party Logistics Study.

Freight Payment Provider Debuts Outsourced Freight Claims Service

Cass Information Systems, a provider of transportation, utility, telecom and waste invoice payment and information services, has launched Cass Freight Claims Services, an offering that allows shippers to effectively outsource the labor-intensive process of managing freight loss and damage claims and, in some cases, increase claims recoveries by decreasing threshold levels.

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