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Meet The New Executive Partner Covering Security And Risk: David Levine

Forrester Digital Transformation

I am excited to join Forrester as the newest executive partner (EP) working with our security and risk clients and bringing my experiences over the past almost-three decades to the table! The CISO continues to play an ever-increasing critical function within organizations not only charted to protect the company, and its clients, but as a […].

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Today in Global Small Business: Carbon Neutral Shipping For Ecommerce Merchants

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Carbon-neutral shipping for ecommerce merchants during the holiday season. Ecommerce report holds warning signals for holiday retail. Quote of the week: "I look forward to the holiday season every year." – Cate Blanchett U.S. ecommerce sales will grow just 2.5%.

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Open Banking Adoption Is On The Cusp Of Robust Growth In Europe

Forrester Digital Transformation

Forrester’s European Open Banking Forecast predicts a doubling of the adoption of open banking across countries, and use cases, from 2022 to 2027.

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How will the space economy change the world?

McKinsey and Company

Space is no longer the sole domain of governments and aerospace and defense companies. Businesses that pursue emerging opportunities now may gain a first-mover advantage.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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The True Cost of Staff Turnover and How Offshoring Can Help

AS White Global

In recent years, staff turnovers and talent shortages are two glaring workforce issues that have been putting a huge strain on Australian businesses. According to a PriceWaterhouseCoopers report, around $385 AUD million is lost on recruitment costs that could’ve been avoided. Based on the findings in the 2022 Skills Priority List Key Finding Report by the National Skills Commission (NSC), there are 286 occupations with talent shortage problems at a national level.

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The link between climate and national security

McKinsey and Company

Former Netherlands chief of defense Tom Middendorp, the “climate general,” discusses efforts to decarbonize defense forces and the security risks that could be heightened by climate change.

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Projecting the global value of cloud: $3 trillion is up for grabs for companies that go beyond adoption

McKinsey and Company

New research reveals where value in the cloud lies—and details scenarios that highlight that cloud adoption alone isn’t enough.

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A Practical Roadmap for Existing Sitecore Customers to Move To XM Cloud

Perficient Digital Transformation

Sitecore’s XM Cloud CMS is the future of enterprise content management offerings from Sitecore, and a viable option today. With new tooling including: “Sites”, “Pages” and “Components” it offers a better content author experiences that is not available in its other CMS offerings. With built in analytics, personalization that works at the edge, you are getting the fastest and most flexible platform available today.

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New York Metro Area Workforce: Challenges and opportunities for growth

McKinsey and Company

Historically a talent magnet, the New York City region faces a shrinking workforce and a growing mismatch between jobs and skillsets. But interventions could help rebuild its labor force and boost inclusiveness.

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SQL Magic Series – Minus Sign in ORDER BY

Perficient Digital Transformation

We are beginning a new series on SQL – A Magic Series. We will see few of many, yet effective tricks & solutions to make SQL easy in daily use. Let’s begin!! So, the Question we are dealing here is: What does the SQL minus sign (-) mean in ORDER BY -emp_no DESC; ? Before answering that, let’s see, how ORDER BY works without MINUS: ORDER BY emp_no DESC ; If you end the relevant query this way, you will obtain an output ordered with the highest employee number on top

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Global Hiring Guide for Startups

Grow your startup beyond borders and boundaries. Global expansion is the ultimate goal for many startup founders. However, to successfully enter new markets and grow internationally, you need a sound and scalable global recruitment strategy. In this eBook, you’ll discover how you can gain a competitive edge over your business rivals through the latest technology, harnessing global contractors, and using a global employment platform.

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Tailoring innovative financial solutions for the transition to net zero

McKinsey and Company

Financial institutions in Asia need to work closely with government and regulators to establish policies, standards, and incentives to achieve net-zero goals.

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What is Rightsourcing? And Why Is It Ideal for Your Business?

NoonDalton

The expansion and effectiveness of outsourcing have given rise to the term “rightsourcing” Rightsourcing is about selecting the best source to deliver the services you need, staying true to the fundamental term “right” within the buzzword. It quite literally means “choosing the correct source.” . Rightsourcing and outsourcing are fairly comparable in the technical sense.

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Power up: How Southeast Asia’s largest bank is becoming AI-fueled

McKinsey and Company

DBS’s chief analytics officer explains how MLOps and other efforts are enabling the organization to crack the code on scaling AI.

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Mexico Shelter Manufacturing Services Defined

Ivemsa

When manufacturing in a foreign country, there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work necessary to help companies understand costs and logistics leading up to the official launch. There are several administrative departments that must get involved and collaborate in the early stages to answer questions, provide cost models, schedule visits, and review files to provide a customized, cost-effective approach.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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What is an Acquisition?

Obobo

What is an Acquisition? Table of Contents. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a type of corporate strategy used to grow a company through the purchase of another company. The goal of an acquisition is to create shareholder value by adding new products, technologies, or market access, or by removing cost from the combined company. M&A activity has been on the rise in recent years as companies look for ways to grow in a competitive global marketplace.

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Focusing on Excellence Puts the National Association for Healthcare Quality Ahead of Change

.orgSource

People think of me as a fixer—the person you call to repair broken systems. And yes, I do my share of cleanups in the strategy, technology, and marketing aisles. But I’m also fortunate to have clients who look to me for advice on how to prevent accidents, keep innovation in stock, and attract new customers. […]. The post Focusing on Excellence Puts the National Association for Healthcare Quality Ahead of Change appeared first on.orgSource.

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What is Addendum / Appendix

Obobo

What is a Addendum/Appendix? Table of Contents. What is an addendum? An addendum is an annex or supplement to a document. When used in relation to a contract, it is a document that modifies the original terms of the agreement. Addenda are typically used to update an existing agreement or to include additional information that was not originally part of the document.

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Deep CX: My Discussion with Lucas Fuentes, Vice President of Training & Development at ONQ

Blue Ocean

I’m so excited for you to listen to our latest episode of Deep CX: A Blue Ocean Podcast. I got to sit down with Lucas Fuentes, Vice President of Training & Development at ONQ, a global leader in outsourced revenue cycle management. With employees in Panama, Kenya, and India, ONQ handles complex business processes for healthcare billing and a lot more, which means the work Lucas and his team do to prepare employees for the frontlines is mission critical.

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Top 7 Global Employment Challenges

The benefits of expanding internationally are endless, especially if you approach it the right way. However, there are pitfalls along the way that can slow down progress. Global expansion brings many opportunities for companies —business growth, brand-building in new markets, and access to diverse talent pools worldwide. However, international growth can come with challenges.

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What are Agile Contracts?

Obobo

What is Contract Negotiation? Get Procurement Savings Via Contract Negotiation. Table of Contents. In recent years, there has been a growing trend in the business world towards so-called “agile” contracts. But what exactly are agile contracts, and why are they becoming so popular? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the definition of agile contracts, how they differ from traditional contracts, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of using them.

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Mass customization requires new product-development strategies

Capgemini

Mass customization requires new product-development strategies Raghuram Mocherla 28 Nov 2022. Facebook Twitter Linkedin The benefits of mass customization are significant but, to succeed, most manufacturers require better collaboration and digital continuity across order management, design, engineering, and production teams. Manufacturing plants have been designed for more than a century to maximize mass-production capabilities.

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What is Contract Acceptance

Obobo

What is Contract Acceptance? Contract acceptance is the act of agreeing to the terms of a contract. This can be done verbally, in writing, or through conduct that indicates an acceptance of the contract’s terms. There are several factors that must be present for a contract to be considered accepted. First, both parties must have an opportunity to review and understand the terms of the contract.

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Drive competitive advantage through deploying a supply chain planning hub

Capgemini

Drive competitive advantage through deploying a supply chain planning hub Ranjith Prabhu 28 Nov 2022. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Implementing a supply chain planning hub provides process visibility, focus on business-critical outcomes, and faster information flow to drive agility, flexibility, and resilience across your supply chain. It is no understatement to say that business environment disruptions continue to drive significant stress in global supply chain operations.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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What is Contract Acceptance?

Obobo

What is Contract Acceptance? Table of Contents. . Contract acceptance is the act of agreeing to the terms of a contract. This can be done verbally, in writing, or through conduct that indicates an acceptance of the contract’s terms. There are several factors that must be present for a contract to be considered accepted. First, both parties must have an opportunity to review and understand the terms of the contract.

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How To Choose An ESG Disclosure Framework

Perillion

Today, there are no less than a dozen different ESG reporting frameworks in existence today — each with their own metrics, methodology, and scoring system.

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What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

Obobo

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Table of Contents. Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve had a disagreement with someone, but you couldn’t come to a resolution? Maybe it was with a family member, friend, co-worker, or even a stranger. If so, then you’ve experienced what is known as a conflict. And while conflict is a natural part of life, it doesn’t always have to end in an argument or physical altercation.

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Asia’s net-zero transformation: The vital role that banks can play

McKinsey and Company

Different types of financing are required for banks’ stakeholders and clients, particularly in Asia where countries are so diverse.

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Global Hiring Guide: Top Emerging Fintech Hubs

The fintech industry is growing exponentially — in the first quarter of 2022, the sector saw a 182 percent increase in tech job growth. However, experts are warning that local candidates to fill those roles may become scarce in certain areas. In fact, according to a report from Korn Ferry, by 2030, more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled across three major industries: telecommunications, manufacturing, and technology.

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What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

Obobo

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? ADR can take many forms, but all of them involve some form of negotiation between the parties to the dispute. In some cases, ADR may be mandatory – for example, if you’re involved in a labour dispute or certain types of civil rights claims. But even if ADR isn’t required, it can still be a useful tool for resolving disputes.

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Sourcing In the Midst of a Pandemic

SIG Speaks

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Daniel Coggins shares how his organiztion has adapted their sourcing strategies to best suit the current challenges the pandemic has created for the sourcing world. The entire world right now is experiencing a time unlike any other. COVID-19 brings about societal challenges unlike any we have faced in the past century.

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What Is A Contract?

Obobo

What Is A Contract? A contract is an agreement between two or more persons or entities in which each party agrees to do, or not to do, certain things. The agreement may be written, oral, or implied, and is usually enforceable by law. While contracts can be made for just about anything, there are certain types of contracts that are more common than others.

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Revolutionizing Business Operations with Business Process-as-a-Service Providers.

Go4Customer

Business process as a service model offers companies the necessary resources for leading a specific business section operation. It also comes under the wings of business process outsourcing. When we speak of business process outsourcing (BPO), the first thing that captures our attention is call center services or customer support. Initially, BPO services were only limited to call center services, but now they provide a variety of servic.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.