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Supply chains have gone global. Consumers demand greater transparency. Global warming is poised to disrupt. Supply chain management is more important and more difficult than ever before.
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How To Avoid The Ill-Fated Quest To “Fix” Global Supply Chains
Learn why “fixing” supply chain issues is less important than reducing the long-term risks that create the issues in this Security & Risk event preview.
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The Future Of Manufacturing
In volatile market conditions, manufacturers must become quicker, smarter, and greener to survive. The transformation of traditional — often conservative — manufacturing firms involves more than just making existing physical processes more efficient. Business and technology leaders increasingly work together to build future fit organizations that are adaptive, creative, and resilient, unlocking more sustainable and […]
Turn 2023 Predictions Into Bold Action
Join us for Predictions 2023 Live to learn how to focus your priorities for success in the year ahead.
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Meet The New Analyst Focusing On Master Data Management, Data Governance, And Data Quality: Jayesh Chaurasia
About Me Even though I was born in a small town in the northern part of India, I have spent most of my life in the glorious city of Mumbai, where I earned my degree in mechanical engineering. Dancing on the high beats of Bollywood music rejuvenates me! I moved to the United States for […]
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The US Customer Experience Index, 2022, Shows That Brands Struggled During The Past Year
Forrester's 2022 Customer Experience Benchmark Study reveals CX quality in the US has fallen back to early-2020 levels, reversing gains made in 2021.
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SaaS Outages: When Lightning Strikes, Thunder Rolls
Just like with self-managed infrastructure, the key to surviving a SaaS outage is knowing the risks, implementing strategies to mitigate and control those risks, and then testing your strategy to make sure it works and that everyone knows how to execute in the case of crisis.
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Here’s How To Update Your Risk Management Posture Given The War In Ukraine
Risk management leaders in Europe and worldwide are already being impacted by the war in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russian and Belarusian actors. Forrester analysts provide their guidance in this post.
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Evolve Your Nearshore Contingency Plans In Response To War In Ukraine
Learn which IT service providers have substantial operations in Belarus, Russia, or Ukraine and what steps you should take if you rely on them for services today.
Tackle 2023 With Bold Action & Clear Focus
Get our Predictions 2023 Guide to see the 12 big-impact dynamics that leaders will have to navigate in the coming year.
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Ransomware Affects The Entire Retail Supply Chain This Holiday Season
US online holiday sales grew by 30% in 2020, and Forrester forecasts that it will grow another 10% year over year in 2021. This growth raises the stakes for retail professionals to support the increased demand, which ultimately makes them a prime target for ransomware attackers. Why Should Retailers Pay Attention To Ransomware Preparedness? Ransomware […]
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Predictions 2022: Top-Tier Manufacturers Will Prioritize Creativity And Sustainability
Supply shortages. Sustainability pressures. Geopolitical tensions. Find out how manufacturers will respond to these unique challenges in our 2021 manufacturing predictions.
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Predictions 2022: How CX Can Shine In A Year Of Shortages
“Shortage” will be the name of the game in 2022. CX leaders will have to help their organizations contend with out-of-stock products, understaffing, and unhappy customers. Senior Analyst Judy Weader and Researcher Sam Karpinski explain how CX leaders can shine during a difficult year.
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Retailers: Stop The Bots From Further Wreaking Havoc With Your Supply Chain
Retailers, the time is now to manage supply chain risks, raise bot defenses, and prioritize customers this holiday season.
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Supply Chains Evolve To Become Collaborative Supply Networks
Align Finance, Sales, And Marketing For Supply Chain Success Thanks to all of you who helped with the research for The Forrester Tech Tide™: Smart Supply Chain, Q4 2021, our latest report about the maturity and business value of supply chain applications. Our survey told us that integrated business planning (IBP) is eclipsing sales and […]
See Why 2023 Fortune Favors The Bold And Focused
Explore our 2023 Predictions to see where strategies are shifting – and where opportunities for bold moves exist.
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When Systemic Risks Collide: Why Supply Chain Issues Are The New Normal
Before March of 2020, “supply chain issues” was a term we’d hear after a natural disaster or labor strike — that all ended the moment we ran out of toilet paper. Unquestionably, the supply chain crisis has been a secondary theme of the pandemic, one that continues to escalate. For the 15 months since the […]
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Could The Chip Shortage Derail Your IT Transformation?
The short-term impact of the chip shortage is clear to anyone who’s tried to buy something with a plug or a battery lately. But what long-term impacts should IT executives look out for? VP and Research Director Glenn O’Donnell provides insights.
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New Technologies Transform Transportation Management
Transportation management systems used to focus on streamlining operations and reducing costs. But today, cloud-based systems use advanced technologies to focus more on customer and employee experience. Learn how.
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Infographic — Face The Business Risks Of Climate Change Head On
Climate change poses numerous business risks. No industry is immune. Use this infographic to explore how the climate crisis affects businesses and how bold action can mitigate your organization's risk exposure.
Prepare Your Infrastructure For 2023 Change
Get our Predictions 2023 guide to explore the infrastructure shifts driving transformation and resiliency.
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Learn How Modern PLM Lays The Foundation For Smart Manufacturing And Supply Chain Resilience
Manufacturers used to compete on economies of scale. Design engineers were the only users of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems. Their task was to design the lowest unit-cost piece parts for mass production. But now manufacturers must compete on customization and on time-to-market. It’s why industrial giants have bet their future on software. Drivers and […]
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We’d Love Your Feedback On New Applications Designed To Master Supply Chain Resilience
Lead time and availability determine customer experience. We all learned about that during the crisis. But now there is a global shortage of everything, from 20-foot containers to lumber and basic chemicals. You must master supply chain resilience to meet your customers’ lead time and availability expectations. Moreover, you must guarantee supply chain sustainability to […]
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The Global Chip Shortage Won’t Ease Soon
The world is suffering from a systemic shortage of chips. Worry not, your supply of Cool Ranch Doritos is just fine. The chips I’m talking about here are based on silicon, not potatoes or corn. Semiconductors power just about everything now. Your car is a small data center on wheels. When you do a Zoom […]
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