Visibility: The Strongest Link in the Supply Chain
How strong is your supply chain? You won’t know until it fails. Reducing your risk of failure depends on visibility -- your ability to see any aspect of th... Read more
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How strong is your supply chain? You won’t know until it fails. Reducing your risk of failure depends on visibility -- your ability to see any aspect of th... Read more
As they emerge from the recession, many companies are gun shy when it comes to major transactions. But mergers and acquisitions are the lifeblood of growth. ... Read more
When assessing IT solutions for your business, here are the top five technology questions business leaders need to ask. Read more
Making the move to outsource functions, such as IT, may be intimidating for businesses the first time around. But it may be cost effective in an economic dow... Read more
A thoughtfully planned new media campaign can beat big budgets. It can provide large-scale product refinement and increase the online conversations about you... Read more
In today’s economy, companies are looking at every opportunity, every tool available to help them prepare for growth. The answer for many is technology. Bu... Read more
The economic downturn should convince IT managers to re-evaluate whether they are making the best use of IT, from maximizing use of customer data to virtuali... Read more
As small and mid-sized businesses need more sophisticated technologies, it is important to avoid choosing the wrong solutions -- especially when it comes to ... Read more
When used effectively, information gleaned from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can can dramatically simplify the day-to-day tasks of employees ... Read more
Whether a business is a one-person shop or the employer of hundreds, a small or mid-size firm still may become a target of hackers. Read more
The need for improving financial reporting IT systems may first be recognized by your business' controller or chief financial officer. Read more
Businesses need to use the economic crisis as a time to reassess their IT needs and options. Server virtualization, consolidation, and energy costs are a goo... Read more
When businesses downsize staff, they run the risk of seeing vital information walk out the door along with frustrated employees. Precise implementation of co... Read more
How can a company consolidate information from various departments or operational units and alleviate the strain of inefficient processes and potentially ina... Read more
As businesses cut their IT budgets, it's important to find creative ways to cut costs without compromising quality. Read more
Still waiting for economic recovery? Think you’ve done all you can to reign in IT costs? It’s probably time to get even more innovative by assessing the... Read more
New federal litigation rules for producing electronic records in court applies to all businesses, no matter how small. Here's what you need to prepare. Read more
To give your business a boost, you may need to rethink the way your business approaches IT. The right investments in technology can help you leap frog over c... Read more
The technology operation in a business can often be at odds with the finance division. Finding a balance through which IT investments help drive business ini... Read more
Technology can’t be an afterthought in forming business strategy. It's either a driver that helps achieve business goals or it holds the company back. Read more
Business culture has changed. No one expects workers to be sitting behind desks every day. Managers need to put policies in place to make sure IT mobility is... Read more
Look at implementations as IT projects, adopt inflexible time frames, and operate with inadequate IT leadership -- NOT! Read more
Inexpensive technology solutions can play an integral role in determining the success and sometimes failure of new small and mid-sized businesses -- especial... Read more
Cut a piece of wood hastily, and will likely be ruined. That’s why “measuring twice and cutting once” is a carpenter’s golden rule. That same rule ap... Read more
The implications of the EMR are enormous. It touches every component of the healthcare delivery spectrum -- from physician to nurse, even to the person trans... Read more
While disaster recovery and business continuity are cited as a top priority and business initiative, many technologists find that obtaining funding for disas... Read more
Customer relationship management software can only work to your advantage if you view as more than just a tool for getting more from your customers. It helps... Read more
More than two-thirds of all major IT projects are delivered late, over budget, or get canceled altogether. It doesn’t have to be that way if you communicat... Read more
Ever driven a car with your eyes fixed on the rear-view mirror? You won’t get far, and neither will companies that base their strategies solely on past per... Read more
Protecting one of your business' most critical assets -- data -- just in case disaster strikes doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are some steps to getting... Read more
Technology isn't the only problem that business leaders need to address to prevent data security breaches. They also need to tackle the underlying business p... Read more
Tomorrow’s forecast? Clouds -- with a good chance of success. Is cloud computing right for you? When you understand the risks and engage in constant due di... Read more
While the current economic climate is leading some businesses to assess expenditures and spend conservatively, now is the time to make key technology investm... Read more
At some point the requirements of a business expand and additional features and performance may be necessary from your accounting system. Here's what to cons... Read more
In a world where technology is king, can your organization do without a CIO? It’s a tough question that deserves careful consideration of the strategic val... Read more
A total ban on Internet surfing for workers isn't practical, but employers do need to create a balance to use the technology to increase productivity while m... Read more
In these trying economic times, with a comprehensive, no-holds barred approach to IT asset utilization, your business can boost savings, improve efficiency, ... Read more
Think you can't afford to bring on a CFO? No problem: Rent one instead. Read more
Should your business have a CIO? What exactly is a Chief Information Officer? Here are some reasons why your business may want to hire one. Read more
Your organization can't keep pace with demand. Banks won't lend to you. Longtime staffers need to be replaced. Here's how to cope. Read more
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