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Are there hidden security costs for outsourcing?

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May 26, 2012

Satish Mehta and 7 other people answered this question

With the global economy, are Western countries capable of bouncing back to their former glory?

Art,
Here is what I wrote a few months ago.
http://swiftnegotia.com/blog/get-ready-for-the-next-boom/
Rather than copying and pasting the blog here, I am taking the liberty to just place the link here - if you would be so kind to click on it.
It focuses on the ... more

May 15, 2012

Bill Wood and 10 other people answered this question

Is outsourcing a one-way street?

It really depends on what you are outsourcing and why... If they are true "commodity-like" functions that do not offer much in the way of differentiation then I'm not sure they should come back.
Of course there are cost and quality considerations. If the outsourcer ... more

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April 26, 2012

Barry Schaeffer and 5 other people answered this question

What are the distinct advantages to utilizing lean supply chain management? Are there any drawbacks?

As with virtually all formal protocols, the advantages are relatively obvious and are stated in the justifications developed at the time the protocol was formalized and given a name or acronym. The downsides, most of all, are related to improper application of the protocol. Every ... more

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Feb. 25, 2012

pons dela cruz and 8 other people answered this question

For businesses, what are the downsides to increasing automation in the U.S. workplace?

Automation is not only good. Its inevitable. Robots are even becoming more intelligent than humans. Either you do it too or your nearest competitor will leave you in the dust who resort to automation. For SMBs this is THE tool to grow big and be ... more

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Feb. 18, 2012

Bill Wood and 4 other people answered this question

Who are the most important mid-market ERP vendors for manufacturers?

Not sure I agree with all of the commentary about Infor... All I can say is that in the mid-market space every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd tier vendor sells there. I think Gabriel offered a great answer...
Because of the fragmentation and competition in the ... more

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Feb. 9, 2012

Don Fitchett answered this question

What is the current market size for overhead travelling crane and gantry crane manufacture industry?

ranges from 5 ton/set up to 500 tons/set
If you are referring to what is the market demand for cranes, you can purchase a market analysis at http://www.mhia.org/vango/core/orders/category.aspx?catid=21
Basically the market demand should mirror construction and manufacturing markets. more

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Feb. 9, 2012

Don Fitchett answered this question

Where can I find manufacturers' reps?

LinkedIn.com is the best place to find Reps. Also see http://www.maintenance.org as you are dealing with a maintenance product. more

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Feb. 1, 2012

Belldon Colme and 2 other people answered this question

Is it possible to get all the auto manufacturers in the world to adhere to a common protocol for exchanging real-time planning information?

History would suggest this is only possible if a single, extremely powerful and successful entity takes the helm, and the rest of the players, as Barry said, have a financial interest in utilizing the same platform. Examples include Microsoft's domination of the office (even venerable ... more

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