“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu In an ideal world, everybody would accept and embrace change. Unfortunately, it is human nature to resist change in the workplace because people…
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Looking around Barcelona, you get the impression that this is a land whose people have already figured out that art and science need to work together to build beautiful, functional things. The famous landmarks of Segrada Familia, Park Guell, the Barcelona Football Stadium and more – all testaments to form and function, art and science.…
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At JDA, we have a program called WIN – Women’s Interest Network – that is focused on mentoring, sponsoring and developing women at all levels to realize their full career potential at JDA. JDA FOCUS 2015 was the inaugural year for two tracks focused on women: Overcoming Obstacles: A Conversation with Successful Supply Chain Leaders…
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We had the honor of recognizing the 2015 Real Results Award winners at FOCUS 2015 this year. These innovators were selected from among JDA’s more than 4,000 global customers and have achieved enviable results in the following categories: Best Collaboration, Best Cost Savings, Best Partner Project, Best Result in Manufacturing, Best Result in Retail, and…
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With FOCUS 2015 in the (not too distant!) past, we’re taking a moment to reflect on last week’s activities, conversations, and some of the key themes that resonated throughout the conference, including innovation, the power of partnership, warehousing of the future, and segmentation. Innovation There was a distinct buzz about the great work JDA Labs…
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The second day at FOCUS proved to be as fun and informative as the first – maybe even a bit more! Tuesday’s General Session began with a step back in time video that walked the audience through JDA’s 30 year history. From JDA’s inception in 1985; to the first customer event in 2005; through all…
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FOCUS 2015, held in Orlando, FL this year, began with a Welcome Reception on Sunday evening in the Delivery Zone, which is proving to be the hub of activity and information. While networking with peers, meeting colleagues, and enjoying refreshments with new and old friends, attendees at the Delivery Zone reception attended brief but informative…
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As FOCUS 2015 approaches, one of the most talked-about aspects of this always exciting event is keynote speaker Erik Wahl. A globally recognized graffiti artist — as well as a best-selling business author — Erik is already generating a buzz among JDA customers. Known for the incredibly detailed, colorful paintings he creates live onstage, Erik…
Read MoreAccording to PwC’s Global Supply Chain Survey 2013, macroeconomic cycles of growth, contraction and recovery have become erratic, making reliable end-to-end supply chain and demand planning increasingly challenging. To win profitably in today’s new normal of extreme market and demand volatility, supply chain leaders must think outside the box to gain new levels of insight…
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