In Folio’s coverage of BNP Media’s acceleration of their print-to digital shift, which was planned to be completed by the end of 2022, co- CEO Tagg Henderson states, “It’s our…
BNP Media’s Print Phase Out Accelerated Due to Pandemic
Microsoft’s First Work Trend Index Report Explores Work from Home Changing Habits during COVID-19
Microsoft has released the first report based on data from their new Work Trend Index. The Index explores how people who are now working apart are learning to connect as…
New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Category Added to SMI Index Virtual Library
A new Coronavirus (COVID-19) category has been added to Cottrill Research’s Supply Market Intelligence Index virtual library. The new category includes newly launched indices that track the impact of the…
Thomas Launches New Industrial Data Division and Releases Thomas Manufacturing Index (TMX)
Thomas states they are focused on sharing everything they can to help fight the current COVID-19 pandemic. Thomas announced the launch of Thomas Industrial Data, a resource for sourcing and…
Continuously Updated: Supply-Related Market Intelligence Providers Are Providing Free and Specialized Offerings During COVID-19 Outbreak
Updated August 9, 2020 Many supply-related market intelligence providers are stepping up by providing free and specialized offerings in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Here is a selected listing that…
The World Economic Forum Creates the Global Social Mobility Index
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has created the new Global Social Mobility Index, which measures social mobility and assesses the state of social mobility worldwide. According to the announcement, the…
IBM’s New Weather Forecasting System Provides Precise Data To All Global Locations
IBM has launched its Global High-Resolution Atmospheric Forecasting System (IBM GRAF) that allows all global regions access to precise and timely weather forecasts. IBM GRAF, developed by IBM’s The Weather…
Cushman & Wakefield’s Ugly Sweater: A Supply Chain Journey
Cushman & Wakefield answer the question: Where does an ugly sweater come from? and How is it delivered to your doorstep? They write: “There are many stops, factories, and modes…
Just In Time for Summer Reading: An Abundance of Newly Released Reports and Indices for Procurement and SCM
OK. I’m kidding about the title. I already have my list of summer novels I hope to enjoy, starting with The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. I’m not kidding, however,…
The National Oil Company Database Provides Public Knowledge of Global State-Owned Oil Companies
Launched last month, the National Oil Company Database is an open access project by the National Resource Governance Institute (NRGI). According to NRGI, national oil companies (NOCs) “play huge roles…