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IoT and M2M

Many articles about the Internet of Things (IoT) use that term interchangeably with M2M (machine-to-machine). Their meanings intersect, but aren't the same. Read more...

The Cloud's Disruption

On the Investors.com site, Patrick Seitz writes about the disruption being caused by cloud technology. The impact on hardware and software vendors, and the possibilities of innovative new developments taking place, are profound. Read more...

The ERP Project Champion

Anyone who's been through an ERP implementation knows they generally don't run perfectly. That's an understatement. However, the best projects usually have one thing in common: a champion. Read more...

Threats to the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a totally interconnected future. Getting from Point A to Point B can be a little tricky, though. All sorts of threats are out there, many of which are magnified due to the interconnected nature of the devices. Read more...

Manufacturing Comes Back

The crew at Supply Chain Digest has reviewed a ton of research about manufacturing status in the US. The results are mixed- good news overall, but lots of segments are below what they were in 2007 and don't appear poised for a comeback. Read more...

Using Big Data in Plant Operations

Mary Ramsey, on the Plant Engineering site, takes a look at how manufacturers can use Big Data to drive value in their organizations. It's much more than just capturing millions of data points- it's knowing what value is embedded in the information and extracting it. Read more...

Fixing the Supply Chain Talent Gap

Recent research from APQC provides some great information about the overall preparedness of supply chain talent. The relative importance of skills is likewise addressed. Read more...

Supplier Collaboration is Crucial

The value of supplier collaboration is undeniable. If that's the case, then why is it so hard to implement? Read more...

The Success Trap

Success is obviously a worthwhile goal, but it sometimes becomes a hazard to companies that aren't continuously improving. The great Peter Drucker examined this phenomena decades ago and his lessons are still valid. Read more...

P2P & e-invoicing, Part 2

In the latest installment of the mano a mano duel between Spend Matters' Jason Busch and Pierre Mitchell on the P2P & e-invoicing topic, Pierre takes another shot at selling the benefits of integrated technology. Read more...

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