Best practices, technology, and new takes on critical business topics from ChainLink Research If you are having trouble viewing this, click here to view in your browser Tuesday January 08, 2013 -- Published alternate Tuesdays twice monthly. Next issue Jan 22   Big Trends for Business 2013 By Ann Grackin Tuesday January 08, 2013 Forecast and Priorities for 2013. Slowing globalization, but increasing IT spend in most sectors. Preview of business priorities for 2013, sector-specific technology trends, and more. [ Read: Big Trends for Business 2013 ] Technology Adoption—Rethinking the Model By Ann Grackin and Bill McBeath Tuesday January 08, 2013 ChainLink's Technology Adoption Model encompasses supply chain/network-community viewpoints and offers fresh perspectives on how technology matures and why some solutions are adopted, while others languish. [ Read: Technology Adoption - Rethinking the Model ] Reversal of the Offshoring Tide By Bill McBeath Tuesday January 08, 2013 The past two decades have witnessed a massive shift of manufacturing from the U.S. to China. Now there are signs of a reversal. What are the implications for those responsible for managing these supply chains? [ Read: Reversal of the Offshoring Tide ] The Face of Things to Come - Beyond the UI More than a pretty face: ICE, ION and Engage. Tuesday January 08, 2013   -   Read: The Face of Things to Come - Beyond the UI ERP Now! Compare the Contenders. Tuesday November 7, 2012   -   Read: ERP Now B2B Integration Making Technology Decisions that Scale. Tuesday December 11, 2012   -   Read: B2B Integration RFID in Pharma Chain The discussion has moved from if to how for many major pharmaceutical manufacturers. The barriers to adoption are down and the benefits are up. So you may have a good reason to look at solutions now. Tuesday November 27, 2012   -   Read: RFID in Pharma Chain For additional information or questions please contact ChainLink Research • 617-762-4040 www.ChainLinkResearch.com • © 2012 ChainLink Research, Inc.