Introducing IBM Watson Supply Chain Business Network
Supply Chain Business Network correlates related documents so business users can quickly find related supply chain transactions, and pinpoint issues without involving IT... and natural language search and conversation allows them to get the answers they need fast,...
Published: Aug 22, 2018
The top driver for change in supply chains is the need to retain customers yet the least important element of a supply chain is the quality of service, according to a 2016 IDC Manufacturing Insights supply chain survey. Looking at priorities through 2017, reducing costs and eliminating waste was the top priority and customer-centricity...
Published: Aug 22, 2018
All customers expect their purchase to show up as expected and on time. But if you’re a supply chain professional, like so many we work with, you know there are thousands of things that have to be executed perfectly for that customer to have their anticipated experience.
And we know things can, and do, go wrong....
Published: Aug 22, 2018
Many organizations face questions relative to the strategies they should put in place to thrive in a customer- centric economy and an environment where deep infrastructural changes are being driven by disruptive technologies and the rapid emergence of digital commerce channels.
Faced with these forces,...
Published: Aug 22, 2018
Copenhagen, Denmarkbased Sitecore offers a suite that includes a WCM backbone integrated with marketing software, analytics, and social media integration, and even a commerce server. One benefit of a suite approach is a more consistent user experience and integrated toolkits such as workflow, testing, and analytics. Sitecore...
Published: Feb 04, 2015
Leave administration is one of the most challenging aspects of workforce management and an area that continues to become more complicated as leave regulations—and lawsuits—increase. For employers, having to understand and comply with complex federal regulations, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),...
Published: May 12, 2013
SugarCRM has leveraged IBM and other strategic partnerships to broaden its omnichannel appeal to enterprises, making Sugar a strong alternative to Salesforce.com, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP.
Download this report to learn how SugarCRM's four-pillar strategy enables businesses to create extraordinary customer experiences....
Published: Jan 28, 2016
As a charitable organization, you aim to create lasting relationships with patrons integral to your mission. But research shows that only a small number of nonprofit businesses are achieving close connections with their patrons.
Published: Mar 11, 2014
Today’s customers are different. The digital age has not only created more ways in which businesses can engage with customers; it has also opened up endless research opportunities, meaning today’s customers have more choices and can make more informed purchasing decisions than ever before. In fact, most buyers...
Published: Apr 05, 2014
Digital media has enabled financial services organizations to increase their engagement with customers and move toward providing a more compelling customer experience. According to a global survey by Ernst and Young,¹ 86% of consumers now use online banking, with 60% accessing their banking data via a mobile device....
Published: May 08, 2013
Digital has changed healthcare forever. Health information is now readily available to anyone with an internet connection, with the majority of consumers taking full advantage of this accessibility. Among the internet users responding to a recent survey, 72% reported seeking health information online in the last 12 months.¹...
Published: Feb 18, 2014
Nearly all consumers are familiar with—and often prefer—online shopping. Seventy percent of US Internet users made at least one online purchase during the second quarter of 2011,1 and Forrester projects that US e-retail sales will grow by 10% each year, reaching $279 billion by 2015.2 As online sales grow,...
Published: Aug 04, 2013
Managing subsidiaries – not to mention suppliers and other partners – is a complex undertaking. With SAP® software, you can empower them all to function independently yet still coordinate operations enterprise-wide. Designed to fit each entity’s needs, SAP software is preconfigured to support best...
Published: Oct 19, 2013
While there’s no magic bullet when it comes to the success of your online store, top-performing retailers do have something in common: a growing focus on Experience Optimization.
Retailers use Experience Optimization to gather data about shoppers and then use that information to serve up...
Published: May 11, 2016