The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
©iStock/everythingpossible There were estimated to be approximately 358 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide in 2023. The number of SMEs dropped slightly in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, but increased since. Other statistics on the topic: Biggest companies in the world by market value. Largest companies in the world based on revenues.
Groove Technology
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
By Truc Luc, Test Lead at Groove Technology As a Test Lead, I’ve seen firsthand how the software development landscape has evolved over the years. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of testing. The old-school approach of waiting until the end of the development process to start testing just doesn’t cut it anymore. It causes too many issues—last-minute bugs, misunderstandings, and missed deadlines.
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Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
This post is the second in a series of four about estimating project hours. Part 1: Sandbagging & Lowballing Part 2: Dependencies & Creep Coming Soon: Part 3: Assumptions & Uncertainty Part 4: The Emotional Conclusion Continuing our dive into project estimating, let’s talk about two more problem areas: dependencies and project creep. These two can turn your pristine project plan into a tangled mess.
Ivemsa
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Nearshore manufacturing in Mexico has been a popular way for businesses to expand internationally. The close proximity to the U.S. market has helped to reduce labor costs, transportation fees, and delivery times compared to other countries, particularly China. However, it’s important for companies to commit to a long-term growth strategy. It’s rare for foreign manufacturers to return and try again if their initial production attempt fails.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment – North America The increasing reliance on digital technologies has driven a significant rise in robust cybersecurity services’ demand in North America. Cloud computing, IoT devices, and remote work’s rapid adoption has expanded the attack surface for cybercriminals, making organizations more vulnerable to sophisticated threats such as data breaches and ransomware.
Zinnov
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Adidas recently announced its decision to set up its first Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. This strategic move is set to bring key Finance processes like Source-to-Pay, Financial Planning and Analysis, Invoice-to-Cash, and Record-to-Report in-house to India. By doing so, Adidas aims to streamline its Supply Chain Management and Finance functions, complementing its operations in the US market.
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AS White Global
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Last August 2024, the ASW Family took a well-deserved break from the daily grind and travelled to beautiful Bangkok, Thailand for our annual company trip. It’s the first overseas company trip after the pandemic, and there was much to celebrate: another milestone EOFY, ASW’s recent Great Place To Work Certification®, and the opening of ASW’s new Thailand office !
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Splunk is a powerful platform designed for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data via a web-style interface. It captures, indexes, and correlates real-time data in a searchable repository, from which it can generate graphs, reports, alerts, dashboards, and visualizations. It’s designed for anyone who wants to gain insights from their data without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure.
Capgemini
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Could advanced AI-based forecasting and planning techniques be your #1 asset in the struggle for automotive supply chain resilience? Roshan Batheri Sep 3, 2024 Facebook Linkedin Although many of us were hoping for a period of calm following the pandemic, the reality is that, since then, the automotive industry’s supply chain has encountered one disruption after another.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In our previous blog, we explored how to set up Splunk Cloud and index dummy data using the upload option. Now that you have your Splunk Cloud environment up and running, let’s take it a step further. In this blog, we’ll dive into the HTTP Event Collector (HEC), a powerful feature in Splunk that allows you to send data to Splunk over HTTP or HTTPS. This is particularly useful for real-time data ingestion from various sources, such as applications or cloud services.
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Mercans
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
ISG Provider Lens™ 2024 We are delighted to announce that Mercans has been recognized as a Leader in Global Managed Payroll Services (Multi-Country) in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2024 report. The ISG Provider Lens™ report assessed 26 vendors, evaluating their strengths, challenges, and competitive differentiators across various service quadrants. We are proud to announce that Mercans emerged as a Leader in this comprehensive evaluation, highlighting our robust market presence, innovative solutions,
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of setting up Splunk Universal Forwarder to send real-time logs to Splunk Cloud. Learn how to enhance your organization’s log management capabilities, from installation to troubleshooting. Introduction to Splunk Cloud and Universal Forwarder What is Splunk Cloud? Splunk Cloud is a powerful cloud-based platform for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing machine-generated data from various sources.
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In-Person event CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE | 2024 September 23-24, 2024 Everest Group’s Rita N. Soni , Principal Analyst for Impact Sourcing and Sustainability, will be in attendance at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 meeting on September 23-24, held in New York City. This year, the focus is what’s working. In 2022, Everest Group pledged to significantly increase the impact sourcing workforce – supporting hundreds of thousands of marginalized individuals to get good jobs – by providing re
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Hello Trailblazers!! Salesforce is a powerful CRM platform that allows businesses to manage customer relationships and analyze data effectively. One of the most critical tools for data analysis in Salesforce is the reporting feature, which enables users to create reports based on the data stored in their Salesforce instance. While standard report types cover a wide range of reporting needs, there are times when you need more tailored, specific reports.
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The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.
Capgemini
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Supply chain sustainability can’t wait any longer Fredrik Almhöjd Dec 11, 2023 Facebook Linkedin If your organization has de-prioritized supply chain sustainability issues lately, you’re not alone. Capgemini’s research shows that many automotive companies have recently been too busy grappling with parts shortages to think much about emissions in their supply chain.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
About eight years ago, I was introduced to Docker during a meetup at a restaurant with a coworker. He was so engrossed in discussing the Docker engine and containers that he barely touched the hors d’oeuvres. I was skeptical. I was familiar with Virtual Machines (VMs) and appreciated the convenience of setting up application servers without worrying about hardware.
Capgemini
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Truck OEMs and sustainability: realizing the ambition Fredrik Almhöjd 21 Apr 2023 Facebook Linkedin Net zero targets are a great start, but many commercial vehicle manufacturers have yet to put together a credible strategy for reaching them. A holistic approach is key, believes Fredrik Almhöjd, Director, Automotive & Manufacturing at Capgemini and the company’s go-to-market lead for commercial vehicles in the Nordics.
Globalization Partners
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
We’re excited to give this first G-P Global Team Builder recognition to Teresa Cheek, Director of HR, Administration, and IT at AmbioPharm.
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Can you guess why top-tier companies place such a high emphasis on diversity? Because a successful business mirrors the world around it. Diverse companies create empowering environments and are 35% more likely to financially outperform their peers. This new guide offers strategic insights to build a vibrant, diverse, and innovative workforce. Learn to assess your current workforce, understand demographics, and identify barriers to inclusivity.
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
APPLY ON LINKEDIN Job Title: Practice Director – BPS Pricing Location City: Gurgaon/Bengaluru Industry: Research and Advisory Services Company: Everest Group About Everest Group Confident decisions driven by deep expertise and tenacious research. Everest Group is a research firm helping business leaders confidently navigate today’s market challenges, driving maximized operational and financial performance and transformative experiences.
Capgemini
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
E-mobility for truck OEMs: overcoming obstacles to take-up Fredrik Almhöjd 09 June 2023 Facebook Linkedin Truck OEMs are committed to electrification to reduce emissions, particularly Scope 3 emissions. Most OEMs have forged ahead with launching EVs, but this segment of their portfolio is not growing as fast as it needs to. In this article, Fredrik Almhöjd recommends three actions commercial vehicle manufacturers can take now to start overcoming customer resistance to e-mobility, with an emphasi
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
APPLY ON LINKEDIN Job Title: Practice Director – DAAI (Data & Analytics) Location City: Gurgaon/Bengaluru Industry: Research and Advisory Services Company: Everest Group About Everest Group Confident decisions driven by deep expertise and tenacious research. Everest Group is a research firm helping business leaders confidently navigate today’s market challenges, driving maximized operational and financial performance and transformative experiences.
Capgemini
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Inventory management challenges – the role of analytics and AI Fredrik Almhöjd Feb 16, 2024 Facebook Linkedin Confronted with alarming automotive industry supply chain disruption, OEMs have recently tended to respond by stockpiling additional components. While this helps them avoid interruptions to the assembly line, it means tying up working capital in inventory – a costly and wasteful strategy that truck OEMs, in particular, need to avoid in the longer term.
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Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
APPLY ON LINKEDIN Job Title: Senior Analyst – Cloud Services Location City: Gurgaon/Bengaluru Industry: Research and Advisory Services Company: Everest Group About Everest Group Confident decisions driven by deep expertise and tenacious research. Everest Group is a research firm helping business leaders confidently navigate today’s market challenges, driving maximized operational and financial performance and transformative experiences.
Capgemini
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Affordability: Overcoming a major barrier to widespread EV adoption Emmanuelle Bischoffe-Cluzel Apr 17, 2024 Facebook Linkedin By analyzing the factors contributing to EV costs and exploring innovative strategies, in this piece, I try to highlight the path toward making electric vehicles more accessible to a broader audience Current initiatives in France and their dynamics 1.
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
APPLY ON LINKEDIN Job Title: Senior Analyst – Cloud Services Location City: Gurgaon Industry: Research and Advisory Services Company: Everest Group About Everest Group Confident decisions driven by deep expertise and tenacious research. Everest Group is a research firm helping business leaders confidently navigate today’s market challenges, driving maximized operational and financial performance and transformative experiences.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In today’s hyper-connected world, organizations are racing to provide their customers with personalized, seamless experiences across every channel. For companies rolling out Agentforce— a cutting-edge Salesforce-based solution for agents, brokers, or any field sales team —having a robust data foundation is crucial. This is where Salesforce Data Cloud shines.
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Grow your startup beyond borders and boundaries. Global expansion is the ultimate goal for many startup founders. However, to successfully enter new markets and grow internationally, you need a sound and scalable global recruitment strategy. In this eBook, you’ll discover how you can gain a competitive edge over your business rivals through the latest technology, harnessing global contractors, and using a global employment platform.
Capgemini
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Software-defined vehicles (SDV): The answer to truck driver shortages? Fredrik Almhöjd Aug 2, 2023 Facebook Linkedin Although most truck OEMs acknowledge software-defined vehicles as a new norm for the commercial vehicle industry, they still need to convince their customers that these vehicles will add value to their businesses – especially around the top three objectives of improved uptime, productivity, and fuel efficiency.
The Scalers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
You might be surprised at how many organisations leave quality assurance (QA) to chance — buried at the end of their backlogs and often forgotten. According to The State of Software Quality Assurance 2023 report, 8% of companies still lack a dedicated QA team. Perhaps they lack in-house resources or just don’t know what steps to follow to hire a QA team with a proven engagement model elsewhere.
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