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In Era of Big Data, Real Need is for Fast Data

A lot of security processes failed during the breach of Target's systems during last year's holiday season, but one surprising revelation was that the retailer actually did receive security alerts about the malware in its system. Yet because the security team was bombarded with alerts - estimated at hundreds per day - it couldn't adequately prioritize them.

Data No. 1 Commodity in Supply Chain Putting Companies at Risk for Cyberattacks

In the evolving supply chain, technology has allowed for more rapid and productive dissemination of critical information between organizational partners upstream and downstream. While this increased flexibility, scalability and efficiency of operations provides economies of scale and scope on the revenue and expense side for businesses, the tradeoff becomes a burgeoning access terminal for cybercriminals to poach critical intelligence flows.

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Oracle Introduces App for Project-Driven Supply Chains

Oracle Corp. has introduced an application to support project-driven supply chains.

Descartes Acquires U.K.'s Pentant, E-customs

Descartes Systems Group has announced two recent acquisitions of companies based in the U.K. Pentant Limited is a community system provider, offering customs connectivity and import and export inventory control for ocean, truck and air cargo.

Do Backward-Looking KPIs Have a Place in S&OP?

Backward-looking KPIs, especially those on safety stock, are a necessity in successful S&OP processes, says Erik Hjerpe of TreeHouse Foods, a private-brand food manufacturer. He explains why this is so and how TreeHouse employs a variety of safety stock strategies.

JDA Offers Flowcasting Capabilities to Reduce Stockouts

JDA Software Group Inc. has developed a new application that allows users to achieve correct in-stock positions across their stores.

LLamasoft Unveils SaaS-Based Platform for Supply-Chain Design

LLamasoft Inc. a vendor of supply-chain design software, has introduced SupplyChainGuru.com.

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CargoWise Integrates Container Tracking From VelaTrack

WiseTech Global, creator of the CargoWise One supply-chain management platform, has entered into an integration partnership with VelaTrack.

Alcoa Boosts Aerospace Footprint With Purchase of German Jet Engine Manufacturer

Lightweight, high-performance metals leader Alcoa has announced plans to further expand its global aerospace business by acquiring privately held TITAL. The acquisition will strengthen Alcoa's global position to capture increasing demand for advanced jet engine components made of titanium.

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Five Beliefs 'Inhibit' B2B Companies in Their Pricing Strategies

When executives in business-to-business markets think about pricing their products, they often raise the white flag before even stepping onto the battlefield. Over the years, they've accumulated beliefs that limit their pricing effectiveness. Five beliefs, in particular, have become ingrained in many companies to the point that they seem immovable.

Syspro USA Adds Voyage, Container Tracking App to ERP Offering

Syspro USA, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise, mobile and cloud-based use, has released a new supply-chain management application for global manufacturers and distributors.

Benefits of RFID Technology to Apparel Industry Are Many, and ROI Is Assured

RFID retail inventory management can deliver benefits for most apparel retailers now. The basic handheld solution is not hard to understand, delivers real ROI and has a relatively low investment hurdle. Yes, employee training and compliance is a headache, but this is true for many jobs in retail, and it does not change the fact that significant sales uplift is not only possible, but typical.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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