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China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
...uality scandals, and a reorientation appears to be in order. Managing supplier relationships is one critical area. Setting up small, on-the-ground procurement teams with weak local relationships isn&#...
Is there room for Cisco in the online office suite space?
in The CIO Weblog, on July 1, 2009
...ce call with Cisco VP Doug Dennerline opens up the intriguing possibility that the company is "thinking about" getting into the online office pool with Google, Microsoft, Zoho, and other Saa...
Europe Gets Universal Phone Charger Standard and I am Jealous
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 30, 2009
...y adopting a standardized plug because they would not need to ship one with every new phone.
I am thinking that once the Californians catch wind of this news, they will jump on board and start pushin...
Durbin-Grassley, Indian Outsourcing, and the H-1B Visa
in Global Mobility Report, on June 29, 2009
...e. The mix allows the companies to benefit from the lower wage rates offshore, while doing the most critical work, such as testing software applications, on-site.
Proponents of the Durbin-Grassley b...
Classic Car Auctions Going Cyberspace
in Classical Drives, on June 26, 2009
...do it than Canada's RM Auctions , widely regarded as the best in the business. "We're thinking outside the auction block," said Dan Spendick, Consignment Specialist, RM Classic Cars...
Corel Releases Netbook Suite and Misses Point Of Netbooks Entirely
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 22, 2009
...he $69.99 price tag; the other netbook oriented software suites do not have that. Granted, Corel is thinking because they have released Corel Home Office on a USB drive, and that makes the suite conve...
Apple Finally Patches Java Vulnerability
in Java Entrepreneur, on June 21, 2009
... Broersma . "It allows a remote attacker to take over a system, and was ranked as 'highly critical' by security vendor Secunia ."
"Apple regularly comes under fire for its sl...
Gmail drives Enterprise Apps adoption
in The CIO Weblog, on June 17, 2009
...om the IT director of the company in the case study, Brent Hoag of JohnsonDiversey. "E-mail is critical to our work, but we're trying to simplify IT." I often hear e-mail referred to in ...
Just Koogle it.
in Sox First, on June 16, 2009
...ere's an idea. Why don't they create an internet auction site? Call it OyBay. Which got me thinking about other religions and faiths. Can't wait until the Vatican brings out their version...
Internet Gets Reinvented June 16th Thanks to Opera
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 15, 2009
...es your frequent websites even when you are not browsing and then allows you to view it later. I am thinking a "Google Gears" for the entireInternet.
What ever they have planned, Opera will...
Want a better credit score? Manage your money
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 12, 2009
...ly, don't open new credit cards. Some potential home buyers do this before applying for a loan, thinking that it is important to increase their amount of available credit. But doing this may backf...
Rental Rates for that House at the Beach this Summer are Down
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 10, 2009
...If you're thinking of renting a place this summer as part of your vacation, the NY Times says you should be very happy with the price you get in the current market - and it might pay you to shop...
Your weekend funny
in The CIO Weblog, on June 7, 2009
... Thomas Wailgum, telling us the difference between "What a CIO Says, and What He's Really Thinking." I don't doubt that a few of these have run through your minds from time to time...
Getting the Most for Your Dollar
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 7, 2009
...apest hotel rooms.
While the Frommers comparison is far from exhaustive, it's instructive. Thinking about the exchange rate as part of your vacation decision making is a smart thing to do....
Renewable energy and the recession
in Sox First, on June 5, 2009
... fifth of its energy from renewable sources by 2020 compared with less than 10 percent now. This is critical because government intervention is certain to hold up prices and provide security for inves...
What next for GM?
in Sox First, on June 4, 2009
... environment. They were designing prototypes of small neighborhood electric vehicles. And they were thinking about the second and third generations of the Volt technology that will follow in 2011 and ...
Even Hollywood hates mortgage loan officers these days
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 1, 2009
...l , the new movie by Sam Raimi, received mixed reviews last week. But it certainly can't be the critical darling of mortgage loan officers.
That's because the star of the film, the person bei...
Summer Golf Deals
in Eagle Par Birdie, on May 31, 2009
... in the northern hemisphere - hard to believe.
But there you have it, so it might be time to start thinking about a golf holiday - you know, take a break from the stress and worry of the Great Recess...
Business Models: What compelling reason exists for people to give you money?
in Biz Plan Hacks, on May 30, 2009
© technotheory
Seth Godin had a nice succinct piece recently on business models at his blog. Probably a refresher course, for most of us. But refresher courses help. And Seth brings his unique perspective to business.
Seth starts with four questions that any business model has to address, a...
Adult Bone Marrow Stem Cells Can Repair Heart Tissue
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
...al expression of multiple growth factor genes," Lee said.
"These findings highlight the critical 'cross-talks' between the injected MSCs and host tissues, culminating in effective c...
What's the next direction for CFOs?
in Sox First, on May 25, 2009
... it's going to be a tough job. According to the McKinsey Quarterly , CFOs will have to start thinking about possibility of wage and price inflation, high unemployment, lower international trade...
Welcome back Jojo!
in Noah's and Lily's Blog, on May 22, 2009
..., surprise globe trotting Jojo showed up in little Hesedorf. Can this really be coincidence? Got me thinking at least...
It was great to see you again Jojo - see you next tim...
Ravage USB Transformer Is Very Geeky and Very Cool
in The Gadgets Weblog, on May 20, 2009
...cost about $6.00. When the USB ravage is available in September, he will run $42.99. I know you are thinking that forty bucks is far too much for 2GB of storage, and it is. It is also very cool.
via ...
US and China: the drug dealer-addict relationship
in Sox First, on May 20, 2009
...ated balance of power in the Middle East. Here in the United States, we could delude ourselves into thinking that our consumer economy really was sustainable. We could put off the hard choices, and sa...
Speed Sourcing - An Over-Reaction to Long Procurement Cycles?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on May 19, 2009
...otiation process is compressed - with key features eliminated - promises faster time-to-savings, a critical factor in these difficult times.
However, the practice has a number of apparent faults - no...
Military joins climate change battle
in Sox First, on May 19, 2009
...-in dollars
and lives. "US dependence on fossil fuels undermines economic stability, which is critical to national
security. A fragile domestic electricity grid makes our domestic military insta...
The deplorable state of mathematics education today
in The CIO Weblog, on May 17, 2009
... computing in a nutshell, and no one seems to be able to do the math behind it. I tell you, I'm thinking very seriously about showing up at the next meeting of my local school board to protest....
You Belong With Me [Taylor Swift]
in Wangtam, on May 16, 2009
... with me, you belong with me
Walking the streets with you and your worn-out jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on a park bench, thinking to myself
Hey, isn't this...
Time to lob a Molotov cocktail
in The CIO Weblog, on May 14, 2009
... technologies into the business, but they tend to be focused on their own problems, and aren't thinking much or talking to anyone about the big picture.
So I am putting up a new site, AgileOpera...
Looking to buy? Your mortgage loan might be smaller than ever
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 13, 2009
...lines came in Cape Coral and Ft. Myers, Fla. San Francisco and San Jose followed.
So if you're thinking of buying in Florida or California, now is a pretty good time.
Mortgage interest rates als...
Why stricter laws won't work
in Sox First, on May 13, 2009
...d that harsh laws could backfire and produce something far worse. Over-regulation stops people from thinking. Longstaff says: "The notion of regulation and surveillance as a way of controlling ri...
Bankrupt Chrysler's $134 million advertising budget
in Sox First, on May 13, 2009
... for Chrysler not to lose its brand image in the marketplace. Advertising and marketing dollars are critical to make sure the right message is out there about Chrysler, what's happening to Chrysle...
The Revolution
in The CIO Weblog, on May 12, 2009
...ybe I'm just overly optimistic (that's a rare accusation for me) but I'm having trouble thinking that the combination of technology advancements made these past few years and the current w...
Kapalua Saved. PGA Sighs With Relief
in Eagle Par Birdie, on May 8, 2009
...Ya think? The Tour should have been doing this last year but apparently they're not too forward-thinking until they're hit over the head with a frying pan.
Kapalua is saved, the PGA Tour save...
A Hippocratic oath for managers
in Sox First, on May 8, 2009
...es in ways that create value simultaneously rather than exclusively. And it must also underline the critical importance of transparency and accuracy in communicating to investors, employers, clients o...
Animal Spirits by George Akerlof and Robert Shiller
in Sox First, on May 4, 2009
... may arise mysteriously simply because there was a change in the contagion rate of certain modes of thinking." The authors say that perceptions of fairness also affect our decisions because they...
Google Likes To Steal Other's Thunder
in Wangtam, on May 3, 2009
... about thunder
• White House Photos - Does the Public Need a License to Use?
• The Latest On ShoeMoney's AdWords Lawsuit Against A Google Employee
• Top 10 Battery Hacks, Tips, And Tricks
•...
S&OP in high tech companies should incorporates measures of risk
in Supplychainer, on April 30, 2009
... some ways shippers could benefit by one aspect of the recession.
"High-tech companies are re-thinking their approach to 'demand-sensing,'" he said. "What works for Budweiser i...
Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Asthma Risk
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
...tudy with 616 Costa Rican children with asthma published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
The researchers, led by John Brehm from Brigham and Women's Hospital an...
The Invisible Hook by Peter Leeson
in Sox First, on April 29, 2009
... That would be too quick and easy and would not serve the purpose of spreading terror. Branding is critical to any successful business and the pirate brand was simple: slaughter for resistors, mercy ...
Pandemic preparation in the IT department
in The CIO Weblog, on April 28, 2009
...39;s homes. You will have unauthorized people in the building, sure, but you'll also have your critical staff on hand and available where otherwise they might be inclined to avoid work altogether....
Director at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center becomes supply chain "Pro to know" of the year
in Supplychainer, on April 27, 2009
...ews Wire , DeLuca was lauded by the publication as a supply chain innovator and evangelist for Lean Thinking and process improvement. Both at UPMC and in his previous work at Alcoa, Inc., DeLuca was i...
Adobe Extends Flash Platform to Digital Home
in Wangtam, on April 22, 2009
...kScanner
• Google News Timeline
• Yahoo Investors Still Thinking About Microsoft
• 谁的声音？
• Tweetie for Mac OS X Hands-on
• The Art of the Title Sequence
• NewsTrendz - Discover what everyo...
To panic, or not to panic
in The CIO Weblog, on April 22, 2009
...aphic redundant application servers to host their internal mail; Perens' suggestion is that all critical applications and e-mail be based at the business' site, and one is left to assume that ...
Tips for Optimizing for Both Singular and Plural Key Words
in The Search Engine Weblog, on April 21, 2009
...Os will agree that the title element is your strongest on-page element, and optimizing the title is critical for rankings and traffic. However when the keyword or phrase you are targeting has both a s...
Oracle 出价 74 亿美元收购 Sun
in Wangtam, on April 20, 2009
Oracle 同意以 74 亿美元或每股 9.50 美元的价格收购 Sun ，预计该次并购于今年夏季完成。
Oracle 公司总裁 Safra Catz 称，预计该并购交易完成的第一财年，将促使 Oracle 公司依非国际公认会计原则（Non-GAAP）计算的每股盈利至少增加 15 美分。
Catz 指出，预计其收购 Sun 电子计算机公司的业务在并购第一财年将为 Oracle Non-GAAP 运营利润贡献 15 亿美元 ，第二财年贡献逾 20 亿美元。而并购 Sun 电子计算机公司第一财年将实现的每股收益要高于 Oracle 并购服务器软件供应商 BEA 系统公司的计划每股收益...
Thailand May as Well Be Closed...
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 20, 2009
...If you've been thinking of going to Thailand on vacation any time soon, you should probably plan on the Philippines or Malaysia instead.
I could take a few minutes and try to unravel the politics...
The Future of Golf is Online
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 17, 2009
...al access to the streaming coverage for a nominal fee.
Well, it turns out, I'm not alone in my thinking.
CBS claims it earned handsome profits during The Masters by selling advertisers on its on...
Hope, greed, fear and the financial crisis
in Sox First, on April 16, 2009
...before they get out of control. A responsible government would bring in systems that anticipate our thinking and inhibit bubbles. But instead of winding back market activity, we need initiatives like ...
Supply chain video: John Westerveld talks about supply chain risk strategy
in Supplychainer, on April 9, 2009
...talks about the fact that supply chain risk management has become increasingly more recognized as a critical part of corporate strategy. He argues that companies should move to leaner, global supply c...
The Latest on PowerPlay Golf
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 7, 2009
...-for-TV events featuring the PowerPlay Golf format.
Andy Hiseman says the made-for-TV events are a critical component in creating the profile and developing the brand among grassroots golfers like yo...
Free Screenwriting Software
in Wangtam, on April 6, 2009
...uild a city
• Transactions iPhone
• What is e-tipi? Collaborative Thinking Platform - Idea Management - Innovation Management
• MeetTheFamous.com - Celebrity News, Gossip, Photos, Videos & P...
Now no refueling for vehicles carrying unauthorized CNG Kits
in The RFID Weblog, on April 6, 2009
...ag data so that it will only start dispensing fuel when the RFID tag is read. The tag data includes critical information such as vehicle owner's name, serial number of the vehicle, license plate n...
Krizia Watches
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 3, 2009
...ted by Swiss quartz movement , with an excellent quality/price ratio, all made in Italy . Are you thinking about refinement, brilliance, and glamour look? You can choose Krizia wristwatch collectio...
Yet Another Amazon Web Service
in The CIO Weblog, on April 2, 2009
...maller organizations to eventually make use of the same power as their larger competitors.
Forward thinking users who already saw the potential of EC2 to service this sort of large-scale processing h...
Fergus Wins With Alpha Driver
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 31, 2009
... pro they sponsor!
Joe passed along this video link to YouTube where you can watch Fergus make a critical eagle that helped secure him the victory at Cap Cana.
Unfortunately, he did it with an...
Pet of the Month reminders
in WebKinzBlog, on March 30, 2009
...ht it was a good idea to remind everyone of the upcoming Pet of the Month selections. Time to start thinking about Loot bags and names!
April Pet of the Month
Alley Cat (hm042)
May Pet of the M...
The questions you should ask before going to implementation of SCM solutions?
in Supplychainer, on March 28, 2009
...re should be based on heavyweight project management and not a coordination role.
- What are the critical elements in achieving acceptable ROI? There are different elements which contribute to the...
Pizza...in a vending machine?!
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 27, 2009
...n a drink? I certainly won't be from now on. I'll be having a pizza.
Oh dear you might be thinking, someone has made one of those vending machines that dispenses salty, poorly made cooked fo...
Aller-Ease Protective Beddings for an Allergen-Free Bed
in Allergies, on March 25, 2009
...llergy and asthma sufferers can take to minimize their symptoms. For maximum allergy relief, it is critical to build a complete allergen filtration bedding system that protects pillows, mattresses and...
EMI: Still Sizzler, not Google
in The CIO Weblog, on March 25, 2009
...e re-merged business. Still, I think we can file this whole episode under the "What were they thinking ?" one-night-stand category, although it's worth noting that most commentators th...
AIG witch hunts: the new McCarthyism
in Sox First, on March 21, 2009
Some of the most disturbing reports now coming out of the US tell us that AIG employees are now living in fear. Now we're told employees have been told to avoid sporting the company logo and to travel in pairs at night. Bomb sniffer dogs and body guards are in demand. As the Hartford Cou...
DocMazy: The Future of Document Search
in Wangtam, on March 19, 2009
...er Antonov In Critical Condition After Moscow Shooting
• A small (but helpful) change to 'mark as unread'
• Full chapter from my book: Optimize Your Credit Cards
• Fujitsu Begins On-Line...
Newspapers: obituaries and renewals.
in Sox First, on March 17, 2009
The obituaries for the newspaper industry are rolling in with the death of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer . The Financial Times says there might be two hopes for the industry: that charitable endowments may replace commercial business models and that readers who have grown accustomed to...
A.I.G. Lists Firms It Paid With Taxpayer Money
in Wangtam, on March 16, 2009
...orporate Email
• Newspapers and Thinking the Unthinkable
• Top 10 Tips for Talking Your Way into a Better Deal
• Amnesty Generator puts iGoogle gadgets on your Windows 7 desktop
• Rumor: iPhon...
Will Health Care Reform Affect Outsourcing?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on March 15, 2009
... of the costs of the social safety net. This argument makes some economic sense.
It also create a critical question - will a move away from employer-funded health care and retirement adversely affect...
Eqos launches new version of its software oriented at private label management
in Supplychainer, on March 14, 2009
...uppliers, thereby decreasing the time and effort spent on daily sourcing and supplier activities.
- Critical Path Management Enhancements reduce the complexities associated with managing diverse produ...
The Future of Electric Car Maker Th!nk
in IfEnergy, on March 14, 2009
... late last year when the economic crisis hit." They reported last week that the car company is thinking of relocating to Sweden - or maybe the U.K. Both those countries are evidently willing to s...
