The Brief – November 13 2013

Demand Management: from the Supplier to the Retailer

By Ann Grackin

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Winning in the demand management game requires granular visibility of the market, and software that can take action using the many data streams now available. Those who rely solely on spreadsheet analyses may be left behind. [ Read: Demand Management: from the Supplier to the Retailer ]

Social Data Mining: Beyond Sentiment

Quite a few companies are focused on mining public social media data for consumer sentiment indicators. However, there are many other insights and information of value that can be gleaned from Tweets, blogs, and Facebook pages. We are just beginning to understand how various companies can exploit these data—whether for risk management, financial investments, or other uses. [ Read: Social Data Mining: Beyond Sentiment ]

The Single-Platform Option in Transportation Systems

TMS solutions can be created through assembling modules or a single platform. What is a TMS single platform? [ Read: The Single-Platform Option in Transportation Systems ]