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New Skills Needed for Omnichannel
Retailers, both in the U.S. and the U.K., have plenty of problems attracting the right talent. The rise of the omnichannel consumer has added yet another layer to their challenge.
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Big Data Security
Big Data has exploded on the business scene, and it's a rare day when we don't see an article about some fabulous new benefit of the technology. However, there are many security issues that still must be addressed and managed.
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Distributors and Technology
In an industry (industrial distribution) not known for its cutting edge technology, efficiency and 'the wow factor' are big differentiators. But how do you get there? By using technology, naturally!
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Google Bets on Same-Day Delivery
Is 'same day delivery' really a consumer need? Google seems to think so, though others aren't so sure. Google is definitely putting its money out there to back up its bet.
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P2P Increasing Cloud Acceptance
The new alliance between Accenture and Ariba may signal greater acceptance of cloud technologies for procurement purposes, according to Tim Burt on the Procurement Leaders site.
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Keep Quality in Mind for IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet, or whatever you choose to call it is certainly getting its share of publicity as it makes its way along the Gartner Hype Cycle. It seems like everyone's focus is in a little different place on the subject, depending on where it may impact their organization.
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WalMart Leading in Sustainability
Even though WalMart has built one of the most effective supply chains on earth, we often hear more negatives about the mega-retailer than positives. Based on the impact they're having on supply chain sustainability, that should change.
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Cutting DC Costs
Everyone wants to take cost out of their distribution center operations, but you probably have exhausted all potential sources for savings, right? Well, James A. Cooke on the DC Velocity site has a few ideas you might want to try.
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Supply Chain Talent Development
Talent identification and development for supply chain jobs has been a frequent topic of conversation in this column. However, it seems that most companies focus on just filling the job based on pre-defined criteria without taking into account traits and development that could result in other candidates becoming much more successful.
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Retailers and Procurement Platforms
In an Information Week article, Kate Vitasek touches a nerve when she discusses how big retailers treat their suppliers when 'forcing' them to use specific technologies for transacting business. She provides specific examples and looks at how they can be interpreted by the retailers' suppliers.
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