latest news

on big data ::
CFOs and big data analytics - smarter investment for smarter performance
today, we live in a world where the magnitude of change is unprecedented. escalating costs, evolving technologies, complex…read more here

competitive insights in the news ::
insights into big data - a podcast with Richard Sharpe
big data is big news, and we wanted to talk with one provider of a solution that transforms big data into valuable information…listen here

on business analytics ::
seeding the cloud - harvesting supply chain intelligence
the rise of "the cloud" and the proliferation of social media networks—both public and private—offer companies new avenues toward…read more here

on supply chain risk ::
reshoring of Chinese manufacturing jobs becoming likely as cost gap shrinks
some companies are already reshoring a portion of their manufacturing capacity, and this trend is expected to reach a crucial…read more here

latest news

immediate impact of a catastrophic event
the devastating Japan Tohoku Earthquake of March 11 led to a series of events, each in and of itself a significant… read more here (please scroll to bottom of page)

the promise of end-to-end visibility
insights into big data - a podcast with Richard Sharpe
visibility across the supply chain is about more than transportation optimization. It can help reduce risks, promote… read more here

competitive insights

Competitive Insights (CI) is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that provides detailed and insightful solutions that drive business value. Our cloud application, CI.RADAaRTM, offers visibility at the SKU-delivery location level and is one of the most powerful tools developed for performance management.

newsletter – coming soon
Future newsletters will highlight the following topical areas:

• detailed profitability measurements
• risk mitigation
• handling big data
• business analytics
• performance management
• cross-functional collaboration

The newsletter, to be released every six weeks, will include the latest information and articles regarding these industry topics.

latest publication – featured in DC Velocity “Getting Everyone on the Same Page”
New software aims to bring the data generated by multiple systems—TMS, WMS, ERP, and the like—into a unified database…read more here.