Fakebook facing
"Would I like to write about anything else in tech except Facebook? I would. Can I write about anything else in tech but Facebook? I cannot" opines Kara Swisher, NYTimes much admired tech columnist. We discuss her opinions and review the shenanigans that have characterized its devious leadership
NeoCon: Design
We review the latest & greatest from the international furniture fest #NeoCon2021 in Chicago. We report on best in show awards and interviews with big brand leaders and discuss their vision, strategy and market differentials..
ESND escalates
US #1 business supplies wholesaler Essendant has made major investments in marketing and logistics designed to add value and lower 'cost to serve' for its dealer partners. We discussed details with president Harry Dochelli and development of its business categories portfolio now dominated by hygiene and food care supplies... Updated
Hygiene Hole?
We've reported for 10yrs+ about the disconnect between dealers and users' one-source business supply demand needs. Now latest reports confirm the huge gap between what businesses want and what OP dealers supply. We highlight the best practice champions closing the gap rapidly... Updated
The Productivity
Productivity stats accelerated ithrough the 2020/21 Depression...how and why? As we've reported repeatedly over the past 10yrs+, industrial productivity measures are redundant in the 'Information' economy where workers input hours are immeasurable, especially now, in the 'WFH/Officeless' hybrid world. In truth, productivity has been rising strongly throughout the web inspired economy. We discuss inc. Sydney Ember's NYTimes article...updated
Spply chain choke:
It’s been a tough time for the freight and logistics sector, which is reeling from a flurry of blows. This has inevitably raised questions about its resilience to further shocks threatening supply chains in essential goods. Are the consequences permanent or transitory. We discuss....
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