Outsourcing, IT Infrastructure Software Listing

Human Resources for Small to Medium Businesses

Jeff Spitzer - January 17, 2008

When small to medium businesses shop around for a human resources (HR) solution, their main considerations are whether to go for a hosted or non-hosted solution, or to simply outsource HR functions altogether. It’s important to know the advantages and disadvantages of each before making a selection.

The Challenges that Remain for One Aspiring Global Sourcing Vendor

P.J. Jakovljevic - October 26, 2007

In the long term, Eqos’s current stature and means may not be enough to maintain its competitive position against current and potential competitors, especially those with significantly greater financial resources, name recognition, and other resources.

Zooming into the Clothing Retailer Conundrum

P.J. Jakovljevic - August 20, 2007

If retailers in the vertical market of fashion apparel do not constantly refresh their presentation and assortment for consumers, they run the risk of being overtaken by their competition, regardless of how competitively they source and deliver.

No One Said Sourcing Overseas Would Be Easy

P.J. Jakovljevic - August 17, 2007

The many challenges and risks that retailers face when sourcing globally could be mitigated with the right software tools. Yet the sad fact is that few information technology systems fully support the complexities and unique requirements of global trade.

The Anatomy of Retail Sourcing Processes

P.J. Jakovljevic - August 15, 2007

The most successful retailers are those that continually focus on driving the very best performance from each of their suppliers, and that work collaboratively to improve performance in areas such as on-time delivery, product quality, and regulatory compliance.