#local delivery software

[navedahmedkhan]

Local Delivery Software: Weapon that kept businesses afloat during the pandemic

The pandemic has shown the importance of online ordering and delivery where consumers confined within the boundaries of their homes were able to get items on their doorsteps thus ensuring safety and quickness.

Local delivery software turned out to be a boon for the small and medium businesses that could not bear the brunt of zero sales. Multiple such small businesses ceased to exist during the pandemic. However, prudent businesses that backed their operations with the cutting-edge latest technology gained a competitive edge during the crisis. Local delivery software not only kept them afloat but also delivered sales and profit.

The local delivery software delivered the following benefits to businesses and consumers:

Automation: The cutting-edge technology used in the local delivery software makes it indispensable for a business to run without it. The software delivers end-to-end automation in the ordering and delivery process. With a few touches of smartphone, the consumer is able to place his order which reaches the seller who prepares the order and hands it over to the delivery agent. The delivery agent with the help of the driver reaches the customer’s address quickly thus, achieving quick commerce.

Superfast delivery: Displaying the nearest sellers to the customer depending upon the delivery address reduces distance and delivery time drastically. The delivery agent aware about the neighborhood routes delivers the order in minimum time.

Easy payment settlement: Timely and smooth payment acts as a backbone for any business. Local delivery software has the capability of being integrated with multiple payment options like Stripe and PayPal for the business owner to select for their as well as their customers’ convenience.

#local delivery solution #local delivery software #local delivery service #quick commerce #q commerce #hyperlocal ecommerce platform #food delivery software

[foodivsystems]

#Alcohol Delivery Business #Alcohol Delivery Software #start a local alcohol delivery business #foodiv

[amalgamasreal]

So I don't know how people on this app feel about the shit-house that is TikTok but in the US right now the ban they're trying to implement on it is a complete red herring and it needs to be stopped.

They are quite literally trying to implement Patriot Act 2.0 with the RESTRICT Act and using TikTok and China to scare the American public into buying into it wholesale when this shit will change the face of the internet. Here are some excerpts from what the bill would cover on the Infrastructure side:

SEC. 5. Considerations.

(a) Priority information and communications technology areas.—In carrying out sections 3 and 4, the Secretary shall prioritize evaluation of— (1) information and communications technology products or services used by a party to a covered transaction in a sector designated as critical infrastructure in Policy Directive 21 (February 12, 2013; relating to critical infrastructure security and resilience);

(2) software, hardware, or any other product or service integral to telecommunications products and services, including— (A) wireless local area networks;

(B) mobile networks;

(C) satellite payloads;

(D) satellite operations and control;

(E) cable access points;

(F) wireline access points;

(G) core networking systems;

(H) long-, short-, and back-haul networks; or

(I) edge computer platforms;

(3) any software, hardware, or any other product or service integral to data hosting or computing service that uses, processes, or retains, or is expected to use, process, or retain, sensitive personal data with respect to greater than 1,000,000 persons in the United States at any point during the year period preceding the date on which the covered transaction is referred to the Secretary for review or the Secretary initiates review of the covered transaction, including— (A) internet hosting services;

(B) cloud-based or distributed computing and data storage;

(C) machine learning, predictive analytics, and data science products and services, including those involving the provision of services to assist a party utilize, manage, or maintain open-source software;

(D) managed services; and

(E) content delivery services;

(4) internet- or network-enabled sensors, webcams, end-point surveillance or monitoring devices, modems and home networking devices if greater than 1,000,000 units have been sold to persons in the United States at any point during the year period preceding the date on which the covered transaction is referred to the Secretary for review or the Secretary initiates review of the covered transaction;

(5) unmanned vehicles, including drones and other aerials systems, autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles, or any other product or service integral to the provision, maintenance, or management of such products or services;

(6) software designed or used primarily for connecting with and communicating via the internet that is in use by greater than 1,000,000 persons in the United States at any point during the year period preceding the date on which the covered transaction is referred to the Secretary for review or the Secretary initiates review of the covered transaction, including— (A) desktop applications;

(B) mobile applications;

(C) gaming applications;

(D) payment applications; or

(E) web-based applications; or

(7) information and communications technology products and services integral to— (A) artificial intelligence and machine learning;

(B) quantum key distribution;

(C) quantum communications;

(D) quantum computing;

(E) post-quantum cryptography;

(F) autonomous systems;

(G) advanced robotics;

(H) biotechnology;

(I) synthetic biology;

(J) computational biology; and

(K) e-commerce technology and services, including any electronic techniques for accomplishing business transactions, online retail, internet-enabled logistics, internet-enabled payment technology, and online marketplaces.

(b) Considerations relating to undue and unacceptable risks.—In determining whether a covered transaction poses an undue or unacceptable risk under section 3(a) or 4(a), the Secretary— (1) shall, as the Secretary determines appropriate and in consultation with appropriate agency heads, consider, where available— (A) any removal or exclusion order issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense, or the Director of National Intelligence pursuant to recommendations of the Federal Acquisition Security Council pursuant to section 1323 of title 41, United States Code;

(B) any order or license revocation issued by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to a transacting party, or any consent decree imposed by the Federal Trade Commission with respect to a transacting party;

(C) any relevant provision of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the respective supplements to those regulations;

(D) any actual or potential threats to the execution of a national critical function identified by the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency;

(E) the nature, degree, and likelihood of consequence to the public and private sectors of the United States that would occur if vulnerabilities of the information and communications technologies services supply chain were to be exploited; and

(F) any other source of information that the Secretary determines appropriate; and

(2) may consider, where available, any relevant threat assessment or report prepared by the Director of National Intelligence completed or conducted at the request of the Secretary.

Look at that, does that look like it just covers the one app? NO! This would cover EVERYTHING that so much as LOOKS at the internet from the point this bill goes live.

It gets worse though, you wanna see what the penalties are?

(b) Civil penalties.—The Secretary may impose the following civil penalties on a person for each violation by that person of this Act or any regulation, order, direction, mitigation measure, prohibition, or other authorization issued under this Act: (1) A fine of not more than $250,000 or an amount that is twice the value of the transaction that is the basis of the violation with respect to which the penalty is imposed, whichever is greater. (2) Revocation of any mitigation measure or authorization issued under this Act to the person. (c) Criminal penalties.— (1) IN GENERAL.—A person who willfully commits, willfully attempts to commit, or willfully conspires to commit, or aids or abets in the commission of an unlawful act described in subsection (a) shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000,000, or if a natural person, may be imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (2) CIVIL FORFEITURE.— (A) FORFEITURE.— (i) IN GENERAL.—Any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, used or intended to be used, in any manner, to commit or facilitate a violation or attempted violation described in paragraph (1) shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. (ii) PROCEEDS.—Any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, constituting or traceable to the gross proceeds taken, obtained, or retained, in connection with or as a result of a violation or attempted violation described in paragraph (1) shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. (B) PROCEDURE.—Seizures and forfeitures under this subsection shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 46 of title 18, United States Code, relating to civil forfeitures, except that such duties as are imposed on the Secretary of Treasury under the customs laws described in section 981(d) of title 18, United States Code, shall be performed by such officers, agents, and other persons as may be designated for that purpose by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General. (3) CRIMINAL FORFEITURE.— (A) FORFEITURE.—Any person who is convicted under paragraph (1) shall, in addition to any other penalty, forfeit to the United States— (i) any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, used or intended to be used, in any manner, to commit or facilitate the violation or attempted violation of paragraph (1); and (ii) any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, constituting or traceable to the gross proceeds taken, obtained, or retained, in connection with or as a result of the violation. (B) PROCEDURE.—The criminal forfeiture of property under this paragraph, including any seizure and disposition of the property, and any related judicial proceeding, shall be governed by the provisions of section 413 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 853), except subsections (a) and (d) of that section.

You read that right, you could be fined up to A MILLION FUCKING DOLLARS for knowingly violating the restrict act, so all those people telling you to "just use a VPN" to keep using TikTok? Guess what? That falls under the criminal guidelines of this bill and they're giving you some horrible fucking advice.

Also, VPN's as a whole, if this bill passes, will take a goddamn nose dive in this country because they are another thing that will be covered in this bill.

They chose the perfect name for it, RESTRICT, because that's what it's going to do to our freedoms in this so called "land of the free".

Please, if you are a United States citizen of voting age reach out to your legislature and tell them you do not want this to pass and you will vote against them in the next primary if it does. This is a make or break moment for you if you're younger. Do not allow your generation to suffer a second Patriot Act like those of us that unfortunately allowed for the first one to happen.

And if you support this, I can only assume you're delusional or a paid shill, either way I hope you rot in whatever hell you believe in.

#politics #restrict bill #tiktok #tiktok ban #s.686 #us politics #tiktok senate hearing #land of the free i guess #patriot act #patriot act 2.0

[bubonickitten]

The ALA's State of America's Libraries Report for 2024 is out now.

2023 had the highest number of challenged book titles ever documented by the ALA.

You can view the full PDF of the report here. Book ban/challenge data broken down by state can be found here.

If you can, try to keep an eye on your local libraries, especially school and public libraries. If book/program challenges or attacks on library staff are happening in your area, make your voice heard -- show up at school board meetings, county commissioner meetings, town halls, etc. Counterprotest. Write messages of support on social media or in your local papers. Show support for staff in-person. Tell others about the value of libraries.

Get a library card if you haven't yet -- if you're not a regular user, chances are you might not know what all your library offers. I'm talking video games, makerspaces (3D printers, digital art software, recording equipment, VR, etc.), streaming services, meeting spaces, free demonstrations and programs (often with any necessary materials provided at no cost!), mobile WiFi hotspots, Library of Things collections, database subscriptions, genealogy resources, and so on. A lot of electronic resources like ebooks, databases, and streaming services you can access off-site as long as you have a (again: free!!!) library card. There may even be services like homebound delivery for people who can't physically come to the library.

Also try to stay up to date on pending legislation in your state -- right now there's a ton of proposed legislation that will harm libraries, but there are also bills that aim to protect libraries, librarians, teachers, and intellectual freedom. It's just as important to let your representatives know that you support pro-library/anti-censorship legislation as it is to let them know that you oppose anti-library/pro-censorship legislation.

Unfortunately, someone being a library user or seeing value in the work that libraries do does not guarantee that they will support libraries at the ballot. One of the biggest predictors for whether libraries stay funded is not the quantity or quality of the services, programs, and materials it offers, but voter support. Make sure your representatives and local politicians know your stance and that their actions toward libraries will affect your vote.

Here are some resources for staying updated:

If you're interested in library advocacy and staying up to date with the challenges libraries are facing in the U.S., check out EveryLibrary, which focuses on building voter support for libraries.

Book Riot has regular articles on censorship attempts taking place throughout the nation, which can be found here, as well as a Literary Activism Newsletter.

The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom focuses on the intellectual freedom component of the Library Bill of Rights, tracks censorship attempts throughout each year, and provides training, support, and education about intellectual freedom to library staff and the public.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation focuses on intellectual freedom in the digital world, including fighting online censorship and illegal surveillance.

I know this post is long, but please spread the word. Libraries need your support now more than ever.

#libraries #censorship #intellectual freedom #banned books #bookblr #book bans

[mariacallous]

Elon Musk will be pleased that his surprise jaunt to China on Sunday garnered many glowing headlines. The trip was undoubtedly equally a surprise to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, who had been scheduled to offer Musk the red carpet on a long-arranged visit.

The billionaire blew off India at the last minute, citing “very heavy Tesla obligations.” Indeed, Tesla has had a tumultuous couple of weeks, with federal regulator slap-downs, halved profits, and price-cut rollouts. Yet, in a very public snub that Modi won’t quickly forget, the company CEO made time for Chinese premier Li Qiang. And well Musk might. Tesla needs China more than China needs Tesla. After the US, China is Tesla’s second biggest market. And ominously, in the first quarter of the year, Tesla’s sales in China slipped by 4 percent in a domestic EV market that has expanded by more than 15 percent. That’s enough of a hit for any CEO to jump in a Gulfstream and fly across the Pacific for an impromptu meeting with a Chinese premier. Globally, Tesla has lost nearly a third of its value since January, and earlier this month, Tesla’s worldwide vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in almost four years. As they are wont to do, Tesla investors continue to complain over repeated delays to the company’s rollout of cars with genuine driverless capabilities.

One of Tesla’s stop-gap technologies—a now heavily-discounted $8,000 add-on—is marketed as Full Self-Driving, or FSD. But, like the similarly confusingly named Autopilot feature, it still requires driver attention, and may yet still prove to be risky. Among the deals said to have been unveiled at Sunday’s meeting with Li Qiang was a partnership granting Tesla access to a mapping license for data collection on China’s public roads by web search company Baidu. This was a “watershed moment,” Wedbush Securities senior analyst Dan Ives said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. However, Tesla has been using Baidu for in-car mapping and navigation in China since 2020. The revised deal, in which Baidu will now also provide Tesla with its lane-level navigation system, clears one more regulatory hurdle for Tesla’s FSD in China. It does not enable Tesla to introduce driverless cars in China or anywhere else, as some media outlets have reported. Press reports have also claimed that Musk has secured permission to transfer data collected by Tesla cars in China out of China. This is improbable, noted JL Warren Capital CEO and head of research Junheng Li, who wrote on X: “[Baidu] owns all data, and shares filtered data with Tesla. Just imagine if [Tesla] has access to real-time road data such as who went to which country’s embassy at what time for how long.” That, she stressed, would be “super national security!” According to Reuters, Musk is still seeking final approval for the FSD software rollout in China, and Tesla still needs permission to transfer data overseas. Li added that a rollout of even a “supervised,” data-lite version of FSD in China is “extremely unlikely.” She pointed to challenges for Tesla to support local operation of the software. Tesla still “has no [direct] access to map data in China as a foreign entity,” she wrote. Instead, Tesla is likely using the deal extension with Baidu as an FSD workaround, with the data collected in China very much staying in China. Despite this, Tesla shares have jumped following news of the expanded Baidu collaboration. Furthermore, Li said there’s “no strategic value” for Beijing to favor FSD when there are several more advanced Chinese alternatives. (We’ve tested them.)

“Chinese EVs are simply evolving at a far faster pace than Tesla,” agrees Shanghai-based automotive journalist and WIRED contributor Mark Andrews, who tested the driver assistance tech available on the roads in China. The US-listed trio of Xpeng, Nio, and Li Auto offer better-than-Tesla “driving assistance features” that rely heavily on lidar sensors, a technology that Musk previously dismissed, but which Tesla is now said to be testing. Although dated in shape and lacking in the latest tech, a Tesla car is nevertheless more expensive in China than most of its rivals. Tesla recently slashed prices in China to arrest falling sales. Musk’s flying visit to China smacked of “desperation,” says Mark Rainford, owner of the Inside China Auto channel. “[Tesla] sales are down in China—the competition has weathered the price cuts so far and [the Tesla competitors have] a seemingly endless conveyor belt of talented and beautiful products.” Rainford further warns that the “golden period for Tesla in China” is “at great risk of collapsing.” Tesla opened its first gigafactory in Shanghai five years ago, and it is now the firm’s largest—but the automaker has been playing tech catchup in China for some time. In addition to Xpeng, Nio, and Li, there are other Chinese car companies competing with Tesla on autonomous driving, as Musk will see if he visits the Beijing Motor Show, which runs through this week.

Beijing is now arguably the world’s preeminent automotive expo, but Tesla is not exhibiting—a sign that it has little new to offer famously tech-hungry Chinese autobuyers. Pointedly, the Cybertruck is not road-legal in China, although that hasn’t stopped Tesla from displaying the rust-prone electric pickup in some of its Chinese showrooms. Likewise, Tesla has just announced plans for a European Cybertruck tour. But, just like in China, the EV pickup cannot be sold in the EU, either—and according to Tesla's lead on vehicle engineering, it likely never will be.

Speaking on tighter pedestrian safety regulations in the EU compared to the US, Tesla’s vice president of vehicle engineering, Lars Moravy, told Top Gear that “European regulations call for a 3.2-mm external radius on external projections. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to make a 3.2-mm radius on a 1.4-mm sheet of stainless steel.”

The “Cybertruck Odyssey” tour—as Tesla’s European X account calls it—may titillate Tesla fans, but it could prove to be about as useful as shooting a Roadster into space.

[sakurajjam]

IDEIAS DE OCUPAÇÕES!

Sabe quando você tá montando seu personagem e não sabe o que colocar para ele fazer da vida? Pois seus problemas acabaram, depois do cut você vai encontrar 193 opções de profissões para seu personagem!

ÚLTIMA ATUALIZAÇÃO: 31 de agosto de 2023.

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[kitkatcodes]

✎Using Tech to make a Positive Impact✎

If you are passionate about using technology to make a positive impact on your community, civic tech is a great field to explore!

What is Civic Tech? Civic Tech enhances the relationship between the people and government with software for communications, decision-making, service delivery, and political process.

Here's the full Notion List ❀

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Links are taken from sifting through: Code for All & Code for America Find your local Code for America Brigade here

Learn More:

New to civic tech? You’re not alone!

WTF is civic tech and why are we here?

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[olderthannetfic]

Okay, I need to take issue with something one of your recent asks said. Working for a defense contractor does not make you evil.

Yes, the US military does a lot of things we all find problematic, but it also does a ton of good in the world. Ask the people of Ukraine, South Korea, or Taiwan how they feel about the US military and you'll get a very different answer than if you ask someone in Iraq or, God forbid, leftist Twitter. Heck, ask people in Indonesia where the US military undertook the largest humanitarian delivery in history after the devastating earthquake.

Most importantly, the military doesn't do the bad things because it wants to, everything the military does it does at the order of the US government, the presidential administration specifically and always with the tacit consent of congress. Does that make everyone who works for the government evil?

Just as importantly, most of those companies have entire lines of business that have nothing to do with the military. Lockheed is a big defense contractor, yes, but they also have entire sections of the company dedicated to satellite design and construction, industrial software, and civilian aircraft. Walk down to your local wharf and you'll find that the vast majority of the fishing boats there are sporting radars with the Raytheon logo plastered on them. Someone could work an entire career at one of these companies without ever coming into contact with the military at all.

Defense contractors are also some of the few companies that the government actuality enforces labor laws on, particularly those relating to unions and disabilities.

Now, my one caution in all of that is that you do have to be aware of your moral lines in this business. I've worked on army radar systems and I now work on network management software which is used by both civilians and the government, but I've turned down jobs or refused to even apply to ones that work in weapon systems. I won't cross that line into working on something whose purpose is to kill people. That's my line, though, everyone must find their own.

All of that said, I've enjoyed working for and with the military. They have an appreciation of sacrifice and of home life that I haven't found elsewhere and, while you definitely do find Rambo types, I don't find it any more prevalent there than anywhere else I've been and there is a greater number of thoughtful, earnest people than in other workplaces I've been in, particularly among the career folks. Many of them hold standard liberal or moderate views yet vote straight line republican because of rhetoric exactly like this.

So can we please stop labeling these companies, the military, and the people who work for them as inherently evil? All it does is alienate people who are more on your side than not and distract from the real battle against the system that creates endless wars for plunder and profit in the first place and sells them as patriotic.

People like to think it's the big companies doing it, but it largely isn't. It's a political movement that requires warfare abroad in order to distract from its civil rights abuses at home. The big companies have plenty of other lines of business to keep them going, but there's a whole industry of small mercenary companies run by ideological zealots that lead the push for more war.

Anyways, this is getting a bit long, but I think the important point is this: big defense contractors and especially the period who work for them aren't inherently evil and by labeling them as such you alienate a large group of capable people who would otherwise be your allies. Judge someone as an individual rather than signing group blame out of frustration otherwise you'll end up doing exactly what you accuse others of doing.

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What are you expecting here? For non-US people to thank us?

It's true that these companies design plenty of things that end up in civilian life, but if the US did not prioritize military spending and instead spent on other research, they could have come up with the very same technologies.

I spent a few years before the pandemic working closely with a bunch of military people making films. They were nice people on an individual level, but you're high if you think me bending over backwards to placate them would have shifted how they vote. They're used to being the mainstream, and they're happy in their bubble. Only a severe shock to the system ever changes how any of them see the world. Many of them do lose faith in the military itself, and it's like a painful loss of religious faith that rocks their world on its axis.

They see themselves as uniquely responsible and dedicated to a life of service, but it has never occurred to them what service would look like if they became social workers in the first place instead of doing it after a military career.

"I want to be judged as an individual" is the constant cry of conservatives who support systemic problems and benefit from institutional power. But they neither return the favor nor consider the underlying causes.

It's one thing to ask activists operating within the US to pick messages that will actually work. It's quite another to expect a global audience to bow down and thank us for some paltry food deliveries or stamping out unrest in countries with a legacy of colonialism that probably wouldn't need our help if not for global warming (caused largely by the richest nations) and the long-term effects of having their natural resources stripped and their culture and infrastructure eviscerated.

Frankly, I'm not as hardline twitter leftist as some of the people who will respond here, but this entire ask is like a horse with blinders on.

[shantitechnology]

Maximizing Efficiency – Integrating ERP Software in Manufacturing Facilities

In the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing, where precision, speed, and efficiency reign supreme, integrating cutting-edge technology becomes imperative for staying ahead of the competition.  One such technology revolutionizing the manufacturing sector is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.  From streamlining operations to enhancing decision-making processes, ERP solutions have become the cornerstone of success for engineering companies across Madhya Pradesh, particularly in the bustling city of Indore.  In this article, we delve into the transformative power of ERP software for engineering companies in Indore, exploring how it boosts efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

Understanding the Need for ERP Software in Engineering Companies

Engineering companies in Madhya Pradesh, including those in the vibrant city of Indore, operate in a highly competitive environment characterized by rapidly changing market demands, stringent quality standards, and evolving regulatory requirements.  In such a scenario, traditional methods of managing operations and data, such as spreadsheets and disparate software systems, often fall short in meeting the complex needs of modern manufacturing.

This is where ERP software steps in as a comprehensive solution designed to integrate and streamline various facets of a manufacturing enterprise.  Whether it is inventory management, production planning, supply chain coordination, or financial analysis, ERP software provides a unified platform that facilitates seamless communication and collaboration across different departments and processes.

The Role of ERP Software in Enhancing Efficiency

Streamlined Operations:  One of the primary benefits of ERP software is its ability to streamline operations by automating repetitive tasks, eliminating data silos, and providing real-time visibility into critical processes.  For engineering companies in Indore, where precision and timeliness are paramount, ERP software ensures that operations run smoothly from raw material procurement to product delivery.

Optimized Resource Utilization:  By efficiently allocating resources such as manpower, machinery, and materials, ERP software helps engineering companies optimize their production processes.  With features like capacity planning and scheduling, manufacturers can minimize downtime, reduce idle inventory, and maximize the utilization of available resources, leading to significant cost savings and improved profitability.

Improved Decision-Making:  In today's fast-paced business environment, informed decision-making is essential for staying competitive.  ERP software equips engineering companies with actionable insights derived from real-time data analytics and reporting functionalities.  Whether it is identifying production bottlenecks, forecasting demand trends, or evaluating supplier performance, ERP systems provide decision-makers in Indore with the information they need to make strategic decisions quickly and confidently.

The Advantages of Choosing the Right ERP Solution Provider in Indore

Selecting the right ERP solution provider is crucial for engineering companies in Indore looking to harness the full potential of ERP software.  Here are some key advantages of partnering with an experienced ERP solution provider in Indore:

Industry-Specific Expertise:  A reputable ERP solution provider with experience serving engineering companies in Indore will have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of the industry.  They can tailor the ERP system to align with the specific workflows and processes prevalent in the engineering sector, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Local Support and Training:  By choosing a local ERP solution provider in Indore, engineering companies can benefit from easy access to technical support, training, and consultation services.  This ensures smooth implementation and ongoing maintenance of the ERP system, minimizing disruptions to business operations and maximizing ROI.

Scalability and Flexibility:  As engineering companies in Indore grow and evolve, their ERP needs may change accordingly.  A reputable ERP solution provider offers scalable and flexible solutions that can adapt to the changing needs of the business, whether it is expanding operations, adding new product lines, or entering new markets.

Shantitechnology – Your Trusted Partner for Engineering ERP Solutions in Indore

When it comes to choosing an ERP solution provider for engineering companies in Indore, Shantitechnology stands out as a trusted partner with a proven track record of delivering tailored ERP solutions that drive operational excellence and business growth.  As a leading engineering ERP software company in Indore, we understand the unique challenges faced by manufacturers in the region and offer customized solutions that address their specific needs.

Our team of experienced consultants works closely with engineering companies in Indore to assess their requirements, design scalable ERP solutions, and ensure seamless implementation and integration with existing systems.  With a focus on user-friendly interfaces, robust functionality, and unparalleled support, Shantitechnology empowers engineering companies in Indore to maximize efficiency, optimize resources, and achieve sustainable growth in today's competitive marketplace.

Conclusion

In conclusion, integrating ERP software into manufacturing facilities is no longer a luxury but a necessity for engineering companies in Indore seeking to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.  By providing a unified platform for streamlining operations, optimizing resource utilization, and enabling data-driven decision-making, ERP software holds the key to unlocking efficiency, productivity, and profitability for manufacturers in Madhya Pradesh.  With the right ERP solution provider by their side, engineering companies in Indore can embark on a transformative journey towards operational excellence and sustainable growth.

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Larry Savage Birmingham About Logistics Challenges And How To Overcome Them

Logistics managers are now more aware of the need to obtain vital information instantly due to the pandemic. Additionally, it encouraged warehouse managers to be proactive in mitigating risks related to supply and demand. Today, machine learning software that analyzes real-time data can help prevent both overstock and out-of-stock. This is similar to IoT sensors assisting transportation businesses in tracking goods throughout the route. So, to learn more, read Larry Savage Jr Birmingham – Challenges That Necessitate The Need For An Organized Logistics Industry to level up your business performance.

Strengthen communication at all levels

A vital component of surviving in business is anticipating logistical obstacles and knowing how to overcome them. You should include improving communication with the participants in your global supply chain in your planning. You might even wish to create connections with far-off logistical companies to increase your marketing reach if your company is local. In order to stay informed about the state of the resources supporting your products and market, it's critical to keep in constant contact with your suppliers.

Establish standards for suppliers and partners

If businesses follow different standards, it could confuse some of them when arranging many deliveries daily with several supply chain managers. Logistics operations are considerably more streamlined and coherent when every service follows the same loading and unloading procedures. Supply chain visibility can also be maximized for all participants in this coordination through smart technology and interconnected electronic networks.

Invest in the right technology

Companies today are also overspending on the latest software and hardware developments due to the quick changes in business technology. Spending less on technology to achieve maximum efficiency is now possible if you use cloud technologies.

If your business is operating on a tight budget, cloud services offer the most economical options. A warehouse might think about collaborating with logistics industry specialists if it needs additional flexibility, scalability, or experience.

Using third-party logistics providers to carry goods to markets is one way for businesses that can't afford to invest in creating a logistics service that makes use of automation, robots, and artificial intelligence.

Reduce warehouse management errors

An infrastructure's likelihood of errors decreases as it becomes more digital through automation or improved access to pertinent real-time data.

Adopting warehouse management software with integrations to new and innovative technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT has become crucial in this century. You can use these technologies to gather and archive important logistics data. 

Proper placement of warehouse inventory products is also crucial to avoid a cascade of disruptions.

Then, to prepare items for delivery, they must be carefully chosen and packed. Incomplete orders and incorrect delivery information are two common order fulfillment mistakes that still happen. Warehouse managers can effectively decrease these errors by using more vigilant supervision and enhanced picking and packing confirmation protocols.

Final thoughts

In the future, meeting customer needs will be the hardest task for the logistics industry. So, improving warehouse structure and layout by analyzing logistics will help you. Lastly, don’t read Larry Savage Birmingham — Know About The Basics Of Stock Options Trading to keep your fortunes thriving.

#Larry Savage Birmingham #Logistics Challenges #Logistics Expert #Logistics Industry #business owner #business ideas #business strategy

[navedahmedkhan]

Can your retail business afford to remain offline?

Since the leapfrogging progress of technology in the last century, one cannot imagine the growth of a business without the support of cutting edge tools.

Technology has not only produced out of the box tools like smartphones and high speed internet for the convenience of consumers but also turned out to be a growth booster for businesses.

Retail industry is among the industries that cannot imagine its growth in the modern era without the support of technology. Ecommerce, introduced to the world at the turn of the last century, is the online buying and selling of goods that took the retail industry to another level.

Ecommerce delivered unparalleled convenience to both the consumers as well as other stakeholders involved in it. Consumers could place orders while sitting at their homes and workplaces, and get them delivered at their desired location. Similarly, businesses could easily increase their customer base and thereby, profit while selling through multi vendor ecommerce software.

Due to further progress in technology, consumers are getting more addicted to the local delivery software that is able to help businesses achieve quick commerce. Today, quick commerce has become the most desired thing among the consumer and retail businesses because of making 10 minutes delivery a possibility. Businesses failing to go online will not be able to realize its far-reaching benefits.

As per Statista, revenue in the eCommerce market is projected to reach US$3.64tn in 2023 and is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2023-2027) of 11.17%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$5.56tn by 2027. The number of users in this market is expected to amount to 5.3bn users by 2027.

#quick commerce #ecommerce marketplace #q commerce #multi vendor ecommerce #multi vendor marketplace platform #multi vendor marketplace #multi vendor ecommerce software #local delivery solution #local delivery software #local delivery service

[mrlaundryexpert]

Is laundry business profitable in India?

In the realm of business ventures, the laundry industry unveils a landscape ripe with profitability in the vast expanse of India. What sets this prospect aglow? Let's delve into the intricacies:

Expansive Market Dynamics:

The Indian laundry domain sprawls across an estimated 2.2 lakh crores, a substantial chunk lingering within the realms of the unorganized sector. This paints a canvas of boundless possibilities for expansion, particularly within the organized sector that unfurls tailored, professional, and convenient services.

Escalating Urbanization and Hectic Lifestyles:

As the tide of urbanization swells, and the pace of life quickens, there emerges an augmented clamor for laundry services. The populace is willing to loosen their purse strings for the sheer convenience of sparing themselves from the rigors of laundry duties.

Lucrative Horizons:

Laundry enterprises stationed in India can effortlessly amass profits ranging between 35,000 to 50,000 rupees monthly, even in the nooks of small towns and cities. Once the break-even threshold is crossed, profit margins may soar to a notable 40-100%. The initial investment outlay is subject to fluctuations contingent upon the magnitude of your enterprise. Setting up a rudimentary laundry infrastructure could necessitate an infusion of around INR 28 lakhs. Astute management might enable you to recoup this capital injection within a brisk eighteen months.

Nevertheless, the trajectory of triumph hinges upon multiple variables:

Geographical Nexus: The strategic placement of your establishment in zones of elevated demand, such as residential enclaves proximate to office hubs or bustling commercial precincts, is paramount.

Competitive Topography: Pore over the existing laundry services in your target locale, and craft a competitive paradigm encompassing judicious pricing and distinctive offerings to ascend above the fray.

Service Excellence: Foster a reputation for delivering superlative washing, drying, and ironing services to cultivate a dedicated clientèle.

Technological Integration: Embrace the digital era with open arms, incorporating facets like online ordering systems, efficient delivery mechanisms, and cutting-edge laundry management software. This not only streamlines operations but elevates the overall customer experience. To encapsulate, the laundry domain unveils an auspicious panorama in the Indian milieu, contingent upon your ability to satiate the burgeoning appetite for both convenience and top-tier laundry services.

Learn: How to start a laundry business

#business #laundry #profit #dry cleaning

[good-high-vibe]

**Scenario Title: "The Smooth Road to Tesla Ownership"**

**Meet John:**

John is a 23-year-old professional who has always dreamed of owning a Tesla. He has a stable job as a software engineer and a side hustle that brings in $1,000 a month. He's meticulous with his finances, has a savings balance of $6,000, and has never experienced any financial troubles. John is excited to bring his dream of owning a Tesla to life.

**The Perfect Plan:**

**1. The Tesla Model 3:**

John sets his sights on the Tesla Model 3, the perfect blend of affordability and cutting-edge electric vehicle technology. He chooses the Standard Range Plus model with a base price of around $40,000.

**2. The Financing Miracle:**

John visits his local Tesla dealership to explore financing options. To his surprise, Tesla has a special financing program for first-time buyers with no credit history. He's able to make a down payment of $4,000 (10% of the car's price) from his existing savings. Tesla offers him an attractive interest rate, given his stable income and responsible financial behavior. His loan term is set at 60 months.

**3. Monthly Payments:**

John's monthly payments come to around $600, which he can comfortably cover from his job and side hustle income. With each monthly payment, he's not just paying for his car but also building a positive credit history.

**4. Extra Income**:**

John continues his side hustle, which brings in $1,000 a month. He decides to allocate half of his side hustle income ($500) towards his Tesla fund. This extra contribution accelerates his savings, enabling him to make extra payments towards the principal of the car loan.

**5. Fast-Track to Ownership:**

Thanks to the combination of his regular job, side income, and additional payments, John is making rapid progress towards owning his Tesla. He periodically checks his loan balance and celebrates each milestone.

**6. The Big Day:**

Within 9 months of starting his journey, John makes the final payment and officially becomes a Tesla owner. He takes delivery of his brand-new Model 3 and is thrilled with its advanced features, superb performance, and the sensation of driving an electric vehicle.

**7. A Green Commute:**

John enjoys his daily commute without any fuel expenses. He takes advantage of his Tesla's autopilot features, making his drive safer and more comfortable.

**8. Smiles Per Mile:**

#art

[rijaja]

Free (as in freedom) software matters for thousands of reasons and today's reason is proprietary software having you stuck on a broken version.

I wanted to play Minecraft bedrock edition with my friends so I launched the Minecraft launcher on my windows installation. For some reason I was logged out of my Microsoft account and, despite my local account being linked to my Microsoft account, it still needed me to log in.

So I clicked "Microsoft account". And can you believe it, it doesn't work. For minutes, it's been loading and doing nothing (it should just open a pop-up window to have me log into my Microsoft account).

But because this is self-updating software, there's nothing I can do about it. There's no rolling back to an earlier release. I just can't play the game I paid for.

And this isn't the first time. Back when it worked, I still had issues playing with my friends, because I was on the latest release, but their game wasn't up to date yet. I couldn't connect because of the different version, and on their side they couldn't trigger the update.

On a broader note, companies will have you accept idiotic conditions on the assumption everything will always work, and of course it fails at some point. It's much worse than just automatic updates that sometimes break. When Google reported someone to the police claiming they were abusing a child because their bot saw a picture of the user's son that the doctor requested during the pandemic, it was the same thing. When Amazon locked a user's echo because a delivery driver claimed they heard a racist slur, that was the same thing

#free software #foss #minecraft

[uvation]

What is Cloud Computing? Everything You Need to Know.

Cloud computing is a paradigm in computing that involves the delivery of various computing resources over the internet. It provides on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources, such as servers, storage, networks, applications, and services. Instead of relying on local servers or personal devices, users can access and utilize these resources remotely through a network of servers hosted in data centers.

Here are some key aspects and components of cloud computing:

On-demand self-service: Cloud computing allows users to provision and deploy computing resources (such as virtual machines, storage, or applications) as needed, without requiring human intervention from the service provider. This flexibility enables users to scale their resources up or down based on demand.

Broad network access: Cloud services are accessible over the network, usually through standard internet protocols. Users can access cloud applications and data from various devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Resource pooling: Cloud providers pool computing resources to serve multiple users simultaneously. These resources are dynamically allocated based on demand, ensuring efficient utilization and optimization of hardware.

Rapid elasticity: Cloud computing enables users to scale their resources up or down quickly. This elasticity allows users to adapt to changing workloads and accommodate peak usage periods without requiring significant upfront investment in additional infrastructure.

Measured service: Cloud computing providers monitor and measure resource usage, enabling the billing and metering of services based on consumption. Users are charged for the actual resources utilized, such as storage, processing power, bandwidth, or active user accounts.

Service models: Cloud computing offers various service models, including:

a. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networks, allowing users to deploy and manage their applications within the cloud infrastructure.

b. Platform as a Service (PaaS): Offers a platform and environment for developing, testing, and deploying applications. Users can focus on application development without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

c. Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis. Users can access and use these applications without the need for installation or management on their local devices.

Deployment models: Cloud computing can be deployed in different ways:

a. Public cloud: Computing resources are owned and operated by third-party service providers, and multiple users share these resources. Examples include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

b. Private cloud: Computing resources are dedicated to a single organization and are not shared with other users. They can be managed internally by the organization or by a third-party vendor.

c. Hybrid cloud: Combines both public and private cloud deployments, allowing organizations to leverage the benefits of both. It provides flexibility in choosing where to deploy workloads and enables seamless integration between the two environments.

d. Community cloud: Computing resources are shared by multiple organizations with common interests, such as specific industries or regulatory requirements.

Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses and individuals use and access computing resources. It offers scalability, cost-efficiency, flexibility, and ease of management, allowing organizations to focus on their core competencies without the burden of maintaining complex IT infrastructures.

#cloud computing #cloudserver

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The Impact of IT Staff Augmentation on Reducing Time-to-Market for Products and Services

Reducing time-to-market for products and services is crucial for staying competitive. One effective strategy that companies like iValuePlus are leveraging to achieve this goal is IT staff augmentation in collaboration with outsourcing partners. In this blog, we'll explore the impact of IT staff augmentation on time-to-market, particularly for businesses located outside India.

Understanding IT Staff Augmentation and Outsourcing Partners

Before we delve into the benefits, let's clarify the concepts of IT staff augmentation and outsourcing partners:

IT Staff Augmentation: IT staff augmentation involves hiring skilled professionals on a temporary basis to complement your in-house team. These professionals work under your direct supervision, providing specific expertise when and where it's needed.

Outsourcing Partners: Outsourcing partners are external service providers who handle specific functions or processes for your business. They can be located anywhere in the world, offering cost-effective solutions for various business needs.

The Impact of IT Staff Augmentation on Time-to-Market

1. Rapid Resource Scaling

In the ever-evolving IT landscape, having the right skills at the right time is crucial. IT staff augmentation allows iValuePlus to quickly scale its workforce up or down, ensuring that projects are adequately staffed, and resources are optimized for maximum efficiency.

2. Access to Specialized Expertise

Outsourcing partners often bring specialized skills and domain knowledge to the table. Collaborating with such partners empowers iValuePlus to access niche expertise that might not be readily available in-house, thereby accelerating project timelines.

3. Reduced Recruitment Time

Hiring full-time employees can be a time-consuming process, especially when looking for top-tier talent. IT staff augmentation circumvents this challenge by providing instant access to a pool of pre-screened professionals, thereby slashing recruitment timelines significantly.

4. Geographic Flexibility

By outsourcing specific tasks or projects, iValuePlus can tap into a global talent pool without the constraints of geographic location. This geographical flexibility ensures that the right talent is available 24/7, reducing project turnaround times.

Leveraging IT Staff Augmentation and Outsourcing Partners: A Case Study

Let's take a look at how iValuePlus utilized IT staff augmentation and outsourcing partners to reduce time-to-market for their latest software product.

Case Study: iValuePlus Streamlines Product Development

iValuePlus wanted to develop a cutting-edge software product for their clients outside India. However, they faced challenges in assembling a team with the necessary skills within their local talent pool. To overcome this hurdle, they partnered with an outsourcing company known for its expertise in software development.

Through IT staff augmentation, iValuePlus seamlessly integrated external developers into their existing team, ensuring a smooth workflow. This collaboration allowed them to harness specialized skills and accelerated the development process.

The result? iValuePlus launched their product ahead of schedule, gaining a competitive edge in the market and boosting their reputation for timely delivery.

Conclusion

In the global business landscape, reducing time-to-market is a game-changer, and IT staff augmentation in conjunction with outsourcing partners has proven to be a powerful strategy. By swiftly scaling resources, accessing specialized expertise, reducing recruitment time, and leveraging geographical flexibility, Contact iValuePlus and scale your business to deliver products and services promptly.

If your business operates outside India and aims to accelerate time-to-market, consider harnessing the potential of IT staff augmentation and outsourcing partners. It could be the key to staying ahead in a highly competitive world.

#it staff augmentation #staff augmentation #marketing #outsourcing partners