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Three Reasons Public Sector Must Transform Grants Management NOW

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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. trillion, making grants roughly 17% of the total federal budget. . Federal grants often make up a large portion of any state, county or municipal budget.

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IBM and business partner bring intelligent equipment maintenance to automotive company with IBM Maximo

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(hereafter as Shuto Technology) to help a joint venture Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in China to obtain information in an accurate and cost-effective way for on-site technicians. This makes the client’s equipment repair work more efficient and improves the reliability of its equipment.

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10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023

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If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

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Understanding Lean and Six Sigma Lean and Six Sigma are two powerful methodologies aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and quality. – Reduced flexibility and less ability to react to new conditions and circumstances. – Six Sigma creates a link between tactical actions and strategic focus.

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A guide to efficient Oracle implementation

IBM Supply Chain Blog

By implementing Oracle , one of the world’s leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, organizations can transform their business processes and significantly increase operational efficiency. Using automation , Oracle can simplify routine tasks to increase operational efficiency.

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

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Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration?

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Managing AWS S3 pricing and costs with IBM Turbonomic

IBM Supply Chain Blog

It was launched in 2006 as the first AWS service and manages data as objects instead of a file hierarchy or blocks within sectors and tracks. By doing so, Turbonomic helps organizations avoid overprovisioning resources and overpaying on AWS S3 services, which ultimately leads to cost savings and improved efficiency.

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