Focusing on Employee Experience in Manufacturing Organizations Can Provide an Edge in a Challenging Jobs Environment
Take a look at the top risks for manufacturing and distribution organizations and, no surprise, supply chain challenges top the list. But close behind are people-related challenges, including succession planning and the ability to attract and retain top talent and in-demand skills. With unemployment continuing to hover at historically low levels (for example, less than […]
Achieving the “Endless Aisle” With Intelligent Supply Chain Systems
The “endless aisle” concept isn’t new, but it’s definitely the future for many supply chain operators. This retail strategy enables customers at a physical store to virtually browse and order any products that are either out of stock or not sold in-store and have them shipped to the store or their home. A fulfillment center […]
How Next-Generation Leaders Are Transforming Internal Audit
Internal audit departments have faced unprecedented levels of disruption over the past couple of years. Changes in workplace culture, the increasing use of digital technology and data analytics, an evolving risk landscape, and a growing war for talent are putting increased strain on audit functions and the broader organizations they are part of. Internal audit […]
Preparing for a Liability Shift: Steps Banks Can Take as the CFPB Considers P2P Payments Fraud Regulation
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) may be on the cusp of redefining liability in peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions fraud claims. For banks, the changes would not only entail significant financial consequences but also impose a nebulous new obligation of determining whether a consumer has been deceived. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in new iterations of consumer […]
Tighten Talent Acquisition Strategies to Compete in the Challenging Labor Market
It is hard to imagine that 20 years ago the U.S. was in the midst of a “jobless recovery” after the 2001 recession. The recovery following the downturn brought on by COVID-19 and related lockdowns looks very different. Organizations were struggling to find workers before the pandemic, but over the last several months in particular, […]
Growing Numbers of Cellular Data Devices in Manufacturing Are Driving Demand for IoT Connectivity Management Solutions
The use of Internet of Things (IoT)-connected sensors and devices in the manufacturing sector is exploding as manufacturing processes transform and we get closer to realizing the value and promise of Industry 4.0. The question is, are connected devices becoming a runaway train of unchecked data charges? Sensors, robots, security cameras and other IoT devices […]
