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Rising Tide Rents and Robber Baron Rents

O'Reilly on Data

But this kind of virtuous rising tide rent, which benefits everyone, doesn’t last. Back in 1971, in a talk called “ Designing Organizations for an Information-rich World ,” political scientist Herbert Simon noted that the cost of information is not just money spent to acquire it but the time it takes to consume it. “In

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Can AI Slash the Costs of Accounting Errors in 2020?

Smart Data Collective

We want to cover the costs of both job scheduling and appointment scheduling issues in this post. Companies that use machine learning can significantly reduce the costs of major accounting errors. What are the benefits of using machine learning to improve scheduling? Most accounting systems track risk assessments.

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Captive centers are back. Is DIY offshoring right for you?

CIO Business Intelligence

Captive centers are no longer just means of value creation, providing cost savings and driving process standardization. As companies have grown comfortable with offshore and nearshore delivery, the captive model offers the opportunity to tap larger populations of lower-cost talent without handing the reins to a third party.

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Implementing a Cohesive Approach to Agile Portfolio Management in 2020

Smart Data Collective

This article is about the phenomenon of Agile Portfolio Management, its benefits, and a step-by-step plan of how to implement it. At this stage, it is essential to assess possible risks and allocate resources between projects to avoid costs and technical shortcomings. Actuality of Agile Portfolio Management in 2020.

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Small Businesses Use Big Data to Offset Risk During Economic Uncertainty

Smart Data Collective

One survey from March 2020 showed that 67% of small businesses spend at least $10,000 every year on data analytics technology. However, there are even more important benefits of using big data during a bad economy. Big data offers many benefits for companies in any economy. Some of these benefits include the following.

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MRO spare parts optimization

IBM Big Data Hub

A recent report shows a significant increase in the cost of manufacturing downtime from 2021 to 2022, with Fortune Global 500 companies now losing 11% of their yearly turnover which amounts to nearly USD 1.5 trillion, up from USD 864 billion in 2019 to 2020. regulations, undergoing digital transformation and the need for cost-cutting.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Big Data Hub

These efforts often go hand in hand with broader corporate sustainability initiatives and can lead to significant cost savings and improved environmental performance. trillion in economic benefits by 2030. Companies are investing in renewable energy projects and implementing energy-efficient technologies and practices.