Groove Technology
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Software Quality Assurance (SQA) is an important part of successful software development. In addition to meeting general project requirements, your development team must meet certain technical quality standards that the software development industry relies on. Ensuring these standards are comfortably but rigorously met is what requires software quality assurance.
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
©iStock/DashaMuller "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast," sys Ernest Hemingway posthumously in his published memoirs A Moveable Feast (1964). It appears one town in China has taken the Nobel laureate's words to heart, quite literally.
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Sourcing Captain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
As we have discussed in our previous blogs, strategic sourcing is the perfect and innovative way to reduce costs, achieve a faster time to market and improve the quality of the final product. Wikipedia defines strategic sourcing as,” the process of developing channels of supply at the lowest total cost, not just the lowest purchase price. It expands upon traditional organizational purchasing activities to embrace all activities within the procurement cycle, from specification to receipt, paymen
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Industrial manufacturing levels in the United States have been falling for decades, but process innovation is gaining steam and could reinvigorate this struggling sector.
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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
Transperfect
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The travel industry has arguably been one of the worst affected industries during the pandemic. But now, things are looking up for businesses as more and more people start to travel. Businesses will need to shift their digital marketing strategies in response to these new trends. Here are the top three digital marketing trends in the travel industry and how to respond to them strategically.
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
©iStock/gorodenkoff “Life is not easy,” says Mexican pastries and bread business, Clementina’s Sweets founder Esmeralda Jimenez. “Doing what you love, that’s what makes life.” The pandemic has disproportionately affected women, with significant numbers laid off, leaving their jobs or reducing work hours to care for children being schooled at home or other family members.
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Employers benefit when they help employees to prioritize mental wellness, thereby reducing the stigma of mental-health issues, addressing disparities in their incidence and treatment, and providing support through formal structures and programs.
Transperfect
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Did you know that 91.3% of American households have access to at least one vehicle? Having a car is a staple of the American dream. Add in all the technological advances the automotive industry has made in the last decade, and the value increases that much more. These luxuries have the ability to improve our lives on the road. While we’re not quite at the stage of flying cars , there are still several stellar innovations that have emerged in the industry.
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
©iStock/scyther5 One new small-business owner said, "When you're not sure what's going on, you make the best of it that you can." That about sums things up. During the pandemic, entrepreneurs opened their own businesses at more than twice the rate seen in pre-pandemic times, thanks to government support programs and improved remote technology that weren't available during other economic downturns such as the Great Recession.
Sourcing Captain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Project managers often have to manage multiple projects at once. It can be overwhelming and sometimes, chaotic too. Here are some tips from an experienced sourcing project manager to help you manage multiple projects at once successfully: Set your priorities straight. Priorities your tasks/projects in the order of their importance. Without setting your priorities right, you will keep working all day and may not see things progressing too well.
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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.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Meat made without animals could become as normal as electric cars and music streaming, says Josh Tetrick, cofounder and CEO of cultivated-meat company Eat Just, Inc.
Immedus
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
We talk a lot on this blog about the critical role payroll plays within every organization, no matter the size. It is, after all, responsible for making sure that the company is not only in compliance with statutory regulations but also responsible for making sure people get paid. Money that is used to feed, clothe and pay essential bills. While the work of payroll professionals is recognized during national events such as National Payroll Week and Global Payroll Week , most of the time, they g
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
©iStock/BenGoode What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Additive manufacturing can make a huge impact. Take a look at America's first 3-D printed homes for sale. Wonder Brands to build a portfolio of e-commerce brands that operate in the Mercado Libre and Amazon ecosystems.
Sourcing Captain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Today, a large number of organizations resort to global sourcing to reduce their manufacturing costs. However, the decision to globally source should be based on careful considerations. Global sourcing does bring cost advantages, but there are risks that must be evaluated as well. In some circumstances, global sourcing may prove too costly for a business and you may lose instead of gaining anything out of it.
Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst
Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. So what’s working now? What should your plans for 2023 include? By researching the supply chain challenges and solutions that businesses – especially small and midsize businesses – are currently experiencing, we’ve learned what’s working and what’s not.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Cloud-based computing will provide tangible benefits for banking risk management functions, but risk leaders face significant challenges migrating their systems and activities from on-premises to the cloud.
Balbelforce
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Call center agents are an essential part of your customer experience and brand. But they can’t delight customers without your help. To be fully effective, agents need your support; implementing a solid call center training program will equip your team with everything they need to handle conversations effectively. Here are 13 tips to give your call center training program a boost. 13 Call Center Training Tips. #1 Start training early.
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
©iStock/PapaBear Michigan received $2 million in federal grant funds to help Michigan small businesses grow in the state through increased access to global markets. The amount is the maximum awarded by the SBA and a $650,000 increase from 2021. Managed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s International Trade program, the Michigan STEP grant initiative (MI-STEP) aims to promote job creation by empowering Michigan small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to export their products, s
Airswift
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Source: Pexels/Startup Stock Photos. During your job hunt , you may consider seeking out new opportunities presented by up and coming businesses. There are many benefits to joining a startup, but also a number of things to consider before making the decision. In this blog post, we outline some of the pros and cons of working in a startup and the questions you should ask to evaluate them.
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McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Women are underrepresented at all levels within mining companies. Yet opportunities remain for the industry to boost female recruitment, retention, and advancement.
Hyland
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
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The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
©2021 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is about." – John Mayer.
V-Soft Consulting
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
ServiceNow Virtual Agent is an enterprise chatbot solution intended to build next-generation, consistent and enriching service delivery experiences to users. The ServiceNow chatbot offers personalized conversational experiences to employees or stakeholders and improves the quality of service by offering coherent, quick, round-the-clock service with additional automation solutions.
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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.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
New tools can help companies crisis-proof their supply chains. To implement the technology at scale, companies can focus on four key priorities.
Avasant
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Kevin Parikh featured in Forbes – 11 Tech Leaders Share Valuable Lessons They’ve Learned From Amazon. The post Kevin Parikh featured in Forbes – 11 Tech Leaders Share Valuable Lessons They’ve Learned From Amazon appeared first on Avasant.
NoonDalton
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Why Upskilling Employees is Vital . (and How Noon Dalton Supports its Employees). Professional skills used to have a half-life of around 10 to 15 years. Learned skills like critical thinking, cooperation, and communication skills have half-lives of five years or less nowadays, while technical skills have even shorter half-lives. Because of this, skills must be updated on a regular basis.
Bydrec
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Every development process must go through a methodology to ensure workability of the product and achieve a positive end result. One methodology is what is known as and referred to as agile methodology, or agile project management. By nature, software development depends on customer feedback and support to ensure positive customer experience. The agile process itself can adapt as it goes, and as with any creative new endeavor, it will be non-linear.
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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.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
In many developing countries, limitations of existing cold chains will provide challenges for COVID-19-vaccine distribution. Strategic distribution planning and targeted investment can help.
Auxis
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Finance outsourcing is exploding in the wake of the pandemic – and Accounts Payable (AP) is often the first function CFOs shift to a trusted BPO partner. But with so many possible paths, many finance leaders struggle to understand how to successfully migrate the AP function.
Planergy Software
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
What is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation is a comprehensive embrace of digital technologies by a business or organization. Organizations have been transforming their businesses to digital platforms for decades. Through the 20th century, with innovations such as the microchip, and the introduction of home computers and the World Wide Web, the world went through a huge period of digitization.
Quint
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
83% of enterprise workloads will be in the cloud by the end of 2021. Here’s why yours should be one of them. By the end of 2021, experts predict that 83% of enterprise workloads will be in the cloud. If you’ve been paying attention, you’re probably not surprised. Cloud services are more secure, sustainable, agile, and cost-effective than ever before and companies are finding fewer reasons to stay on-premises (also known as ‘on-prem’).
Speaker: Michelle Meyer, Founder and CEO of MatterProviders
Michelle Meyer is the Founder and CEO of MatterProviders, and a supply chain professional of over 30 years. Fortunately, she's here to walk you through the future of supply chain strategy and why your current approach is probably not working. In this exclusive webinar, she will explore ways to develop and perfect your new, innovative supply chain design in this post-pandemic era of economic uncertainty.
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