Manufacturer disrupted An uncertain macro-economic and geo-political climate, Brexit, trade wars, ever-changing regulations, complex, global supply chains, fierce global competition, skilled labor shortages, demanding customers, and ever-shifting customer tastes… Welcome to the world of manufacturing: a dynamic, volatile, pressure-filled sector …
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Digital transformation is not just about embracing new technology. First and foremost, digital transformation is about embracing change. Moreover, it’s about embracing change at the speed of thought. Businesses today must quickly and continuously adapt to dynamic market conditions, shifting …
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The case for (continuous) cloud assessment If you’re in business today, then you’re in the cloud…to varying degrees, perhaps, but in the cloud – inextricably and forever. The truth is, many (probably most) organizations rushed into the cloud pell-mell, mistaking …
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Why business process focus is key While the digital transformation space continues to evolve rapidly, the guiding principles remain constant: reduce costs, drive efficiencies, and improve the customer experience. Why are so many organizations struggling to get underway or make …
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(Analytics) power to your people The era of digital transformation currently underway underscores the essential and indisputable role disruptive technology now plays in business success. While digital excellence equates to the masterful utilization of cloud, mobile, social, and big data …
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The CIO’s evolving role Historically, IT teams and the CIOs who lead them focused on providing products and services in support of business operations. In this capacity, the CIO’s role primarily focused on keeping the lights on and keeping costs …
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CPQ comes of age in the cloud Configure, Price, Quote, or CPQ, is software that helps companies quickly generate quotes for the right products and services, with accurate pricing, for customers. By doing so, CPQ is a win-win-win for sales pros, customers, and …
Virtual CPQ – A ‘Must-have’ for Manufacturers Read More »
Big data, big business, big gains Big data is nothing new. In fact, it fell off the Gartner hype curve in 2015. That’s not to say that big data’s business appeal has in any way lessened, or the promise of big data …
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DevOps: App development for the digital era The era of transformation is upon us and disruption is omnipresent. Digitization has become imperative for all businesses – small, medium, and large. Digital transformation is not just about embracing new technology alone. …
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Why the need for closing speed? When I talk to CFOs about process improvement, pretty much without exception they tell me that their top priority is closing the books faster. Why the pressing need for speedy close? Simply put, speeding …
A CFO’s Wish List: Faster Close, More Transformation Read More »
