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Building a Resilient Growth Strategy: Tips for Managing Change and Enhancing Team Collaboration

Building a resilient growth strategy is essential for any company looking to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. Managing change and maintaining alignment across your team can be challenging, but with the right strategies in place, it’s possible to foster long-term success. Effective team collaboration and the adoption of innovative practices are key to staying agile and navigating uncertainty.

For instance, a manufacturing company faced difficulties in adapting to rapid changes in market demand. To build a more resilient growth strategy, they partnered with Full Sail PMC, a leading product management consulting firm, to create a flexible roadmap that allowed them to pivot quickly while maintaining operational efficiency. Through a series of collaborative workshops, they streamlined their supply chain, integrated new technology, and improved communication across departments. This not only enabled them to respond more swiftly to market shifts but also fostered a culture of collaboration that drove innovation and problem-solving within the team.

In another example, a fast-growing software company was struggling with scaling its operations while maintaining effective internal communication. By engaging with product management consultants from Full Sail PMC, the company implemented a set of software tools designed to enhance collaboration and streamline project management. This approach helped them align their team’s efforts more efficiently, ensuring that every department was working toward common growth objectives. With this newfound alignment, the company successfully managed change, enabling them to scale rapidly while maintaining a high level of productivity.

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[shantitechnology]

Manufacturing ERP:  The Top 10 ERP Systems for 2024

Introduction:

In the dynamic landscape of the manufacturing industry, the right technology can make all the difference in streamlining processes and enhancing overall efficiency.  Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become indispensable tools for businesses seeking to integrate various facets of their operations seamlessly.  As we step into 2024, the demand for robust ERP solutions continues to grow.  In this blog, we will explore the top 10 Manufacturing ERP systems that are poised to make a significant impact on the industry this year.

1.         SAP S/4HANA:  Pioneering Manufacturing Resource Planning System

One of the most trusted names in ERP, SAP S/4HANA stands out as a comprehensive Manufacturing Resource Planning System.  Its real-time analytics, integrated modules, and intelligent automation make it an ideal choice for businesses aiming to optimize their manufacturing processes.

2.         Oracle ERP Cloud:  Empowering Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning

Oracle ERP Cloud offers a scalable and flexible solution for manufacturing enterprises.  With its robust features, it caters to the diverse needs of businesses, ensuring a seamless integration of manufacturing operations.  Its cloud-based architecture provides the agility required for modern manufacturing environments.

3.         Microsoft Dynamics 365:  A Versatile ERP Solution

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is gaining prominence as a Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning software that offers versatility and integration capabilities.  Its user-friendly interface and interoperability with other Microsoft products make it an attractive choice for businesses, especially small enterprises.

4.         Infor CloudSuite Industrial:  Tailored Manufacturing ERP

Infor CloudSuite Industrial is designed with the unique needs of manufacturers in mind.  It provides specialized functionalities, including supply chain management and shop floor control, making it a standout choice among ERP solution providers.

5.         NetSuite ERP:  Unifying Manufacturing Operations

NetSuite ERP is recognized for its ability to unify diverse manufacturing operations into a single, cohesive system.  Its cloud-based platform allows for real-time collaboration and data accessibility, making it an efficient Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning Software.

6.         Epicor ERP:  Driving Growth for Small Businesses

Epicor ERP is particularly well-suited for small businesses in the manufacturing sector.  With its focus on driving growth and improving efficiency, Epicor ERP offers a cost-effective solution without compromising on essential features.

7.         IFS Applications:  Comprehensive ERP Solution

IFS Applications is a comprehensive ERP solution that covers a wide range of manufacturing processes.  Its modular structure allows businesses to tailor the system according to their specific requirements, making it a preferred choice for Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning.

8.         IQMS Manufacturing ERP:  Enhancing Shop Floor Control

IQMS Manufacturing ERP is distinguished by its emphasis on shop floor control and real-time monitoring.  It empowers manufacturers with tools to optimize production processes and make informed decisions, positioning it as a top choice among ERP solution providers.

9.         Acumatica Cloud ERP:  Scalability for Growing Businesses

Acumatica Cloud ERP stands out for its scalability, making it an ideal choice for growing manufacturing businesses.  With a flexible platform and advanced features, Acumatica supports businesses in adapting to changing demands and expanding their operations seamlessly.

10.      SYSPRO ERP:  Tailored for Manufacturing Success

SYSPRO ERP is tailored to meet the specific needs of manufacturing industries.  Its focus on delivering a user-friendly experience and addressing industry challenges positions it as a reliable choice for Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning.

Conclusion:

As manufacturing industries evolve, the importance of robust ERP systems cannot be overstated.  The top 10 ERP systems highlighted in this blog represent the cutting edge of technology, offering solutions that cater to the unique demands of the manufacturing sector.  Whether it's SAP S/4HANA's real-time analytics, Oracle ERP Cloud's scalability, or Acumatica Cloud ERP's flexibility, each system brings its own strengths to the table.

For businesses in Madhya Pradesh seeking Manufacturing Software for Small Business, these ERP solutions provide a pathway to enhanced productivity and streamlined operations.  Choosing the right Manufacturing ERP system is a critical decision that can impact a company's growth and competitiveness.  Evaluate the features, scalability, and industry focus of each system to find the perfect fit for your manufacturing enterprise.  Embrace the power of ERP in 2024 and position your business for success in the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing technology.

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[bilbobagginsomebabez]

is anybody else upset that instead of authors' unions and the development of labor power, every ounce of discourse and effort towards writers making a living wage is geared towards digital intellectual property rights and digital theft protection. like i don't know about anybody else but I am actually not excited for major publishing companies to be algorithmically searching for and DMCA striking books that are "similar enough" to their copyright. I don't trust AI to be able to tell when something is adulterated metadata vs when something is just very similar. I fucking hate DRM already. I hate buying a book and either being restricted in use of my property or taking it through multiple complicated steps to remove it for an epub file compatible with calibre, where I can file and tag it appropriately.

and i don't think we're going to find any kind of salvation for writers and writing this way. I think we're going to launch another digital arms race (like with removing DRM) while continuously empowering the already wealthy to consolidate power and crush meaningful change through slap suits and the like.

and this is because digital theft is the only problem that the publishing industry is willing to address. because strengthening intellectual property protections doesn't protect art or artists, it allows the big players to better control the playing field and force it to benefit themselves.

Okay, this may prove useful.

[velvettte]

part two (previous) || series masterlist (read part one here)

“so good to hear from you mr. nanami kento. the way you’ve been, you’d almost forget that i made up this whole jujutsu technology thing.”

nanami put a hand up to his temple, realizing that he had forgotten just how much of a pain in the ass his friend turned superior was.

gojo satoru was notorious for revolutionizing the technology field with his creations. jujutsu tech was a frivolous venture — one that he had began to prove to their inner circle of friends and investors that he was truly, one of the most innovative entrepreneurs of all time.

of course, when the load and expectations became quite much, he decided to stick to the press and marketing area and left most of the operations to kento.

“since when did you entertain relations with atlantis solutions?” he sighed, “and i want the straight answer. not some bullshit.”

“ah, i see you’ve met the stunning ceo then. what’s your impression?” from his tone, nanami can practically feel the smirk from gojo across the line.

“answer my question or i will be forced to come and seek you out in person.”

“so stern nanami,” gojo laughs. “look, the only reason i agreed to the deal is because atlantis solutions has the software knowledge we need to expand. there is no reason we shouldn’t meet that profit margin. plus, you need to get around a little.”

“what?” he asks.

“admit it,” gojo laughs again, “they’re your type.”

“i do not mix personal matters with business,” he responds, trying not to think of yesterday’s encounter.

you, soaked in the rain, clothes clinging to soft skin, lips plush and so innocently asking for a ride home — only to be a candidate for taking over both of your companies.

“yes, absolutely your type,” gojo concludes all on his own. “go to that meeting and be yourself.”

with that, gojo drops the call, only moments before his secretary walks in.

“mr. nanami,” she says, “it’s time for the meeting. the atlantis solutions ceo is already in conference room three.”

“of course,” he says, unsurprised that you’re in that room and his heart’s already picked up pace.

the walk to the conference room is agonizing. with every step he attempts to strategize, wondering if he will truly be able to measure up to you. you’re formidable….and distracting, two things that will mess up the focus and clarity he needs to be the ceo that his company needed.

when he walks in, the breath is almost stolen from his lungs when he sees you again. somehow, in the forty five minutes that you’d been gone, you’d managed to make yourself even more stunning than usual.

he supposed you came to him in some state of undress, if how you looked now was your normal presentation.

he took his seat on the other side of the table, looking at his papers and doing everything he could not to look at you until he couldn’t anymore.

“hello there kento,” you say, and he’s winded by the way his first names leaves your lips.

say it again, his thoughts nearly beg, but he regains his composure.

“let’s begin our negotiations.” he says, “starting with this. atlantis solutions ceo must work at our office headquarters if this deal is to go through. i do not want our operations being separate if we are in a business venture together.”

your gasp gives him the confidence he needs to continue.

read part four here

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Sombra finding a way to hack and corrupt Hana's mech, while she is still inside corrupting her in the process

Ask originally sent by @tokufan400

Hana is... a bit suspicious of Sombra. She knows that the girl is... a friend of Lucio's, given his Freedom Fighter past, but even then, their methods and behaviours are rather different. Sombra is a dark creature, walking in the shadows - so much so she made that her name - while Lucio shines in the sunlight, inspiring and bringing hope to others. There's a reason why she adores the Brazillian man, and she is even dating him. But Sombra's friendship with him, and even her flirting with the two of them can be a bit too much sometimes. Even if she has to admit, seeing those two gorgeous teammates did awaken something inside of her, but she'd never admit to it. She doesn't have the courage to do so.

Well, not like it matters. Hana is currently inside her mecha, training alone in Gibraltar. Most of the Overwatch crew is busy, even Lucio had left for a mission with a few others. Just her, Sombra, Tracer and Zen were left back at the base, and knowing Tracer, she'll spend the entire day inside the plane simulator of their base. Of course, that isn't an issue... or she doesn't think so. After all, she has no idea that an invisible Sombra has been watching her for the past 30 minutes or so as she flies around and shoots different targets.

Sombra is... a bit annoyed with Hana. She has always known that Lucio likes girls that are... softer. While Hana is a bit of a gremlin, their relationship is pure and wholesome... which is an issue for the Mexican hacker. After all, she has a crush on both of them and she wants to both fuck the tiny Asian whore and also be pounded from today until tonight by the Brazillian stud. A big issue... until she found a solution.

Hypnosis isn't the catch-all solution to everything many people think it is. It's complicated, technically complex and more often than not, too hard to implement. The subject needs to be in an isolated environment, slowly pushed towards their true self, and that needs to be something they at least like or want to become. Not the easiest of conditions to be fulfilled, but right now, Sombra knows she has Hana right where she wants.

She makes sure she has that small hypno background program going on and sends it towards Hana's mech. The thing is a fortress, one of the most complicated hardware and software links Sombra has ever seen... or it would've been if she hadn't purchased the schematics of its own software in the black market a few days ago. It was a piece of cake to get inside the bot and to start blasting two different things. The first of them is a song so low Hana wouldn't be able to hear it even with her guns not firing, but one that would blast her brain. And the second one is a small hypno pattern on top of her HUD, that would start with a spiral.

Hana, of course, doesn't even pay any attention to what is going on, even as she sees something... different with her HUD. Given her training inside that bot and all the effort, she puts daily, even the smallest of differences would jump up to her, but she can't pin... anything too wrong. Just like there's some sort of interference... which she chalks up to the girl who just comes around.

"Oh, Hi Sombra. Was thinking about ya, even." Hana says, moving to get off her bot, but Sombra shakes her head.

"Hi, Chica. Always nice to meet you again! No need to hop off, wanted to see you a bit in action inside that machine!" Sombra chuckles, knowing that is a normal request - she has to admit, it is impressive seeing the different members of Overwatch doing their best to work as hard as possible in their own field. Seeing Hana flying around has a beauty to it, and the gal also understands others will be interested in that.

"Eh, sure. I'm having some fun here!" The gamer grins, back towards her training and enjoying it once more. Sombra, however, isn't there just to stay silent. The hypno patterns prime the woman towards the corruption, the bot itself with so many juicy options, but for now, she wants to get the hypno ball going.

"It must feel great to be there, just shooting at things in the outside! Almost letting you get in the zone, right?" Sombra ponders, with Hana nodding.

"Sure is. It feels good and it is nice to just... let go sometimes. I can feel my mind growing empty sometimes!" The zen of a battlefield is a well-known effect, drawing attention to it would help Sombra getting Hana deep into her own trance without the gremlin noticing it.

"You have been going there for half an hour? You must be... rather close." She teases once more, intensifying the lights and the spiral just a tiny bit.

"...Y-Yeah..." Hana takes a moment to reply, her hands growing a bit sloppy at the target, she is just... really zoning out, huh?

"So much so you are almost asleep." Sombra is now inside the speakers from the mecha that were producing the low song. Her voice coming from all around Hana, who is starting to get so much under it she doesn't even notice that Sombra is doing something, just that something is wrong.

"S-Sombra, som'ting is off, I need to..." She tries to get off... but Sombra made sure to deactivate that leaver too.

"No no, no getting off, you are so tired, so into the combat feel, it would be dangerous. Stay there, look at the spiral~" With another flick of her wrist, the spiral takes full control of the HUD she is using, not letting her gaze be adverted at all. "Relax. Let the spiral and my voice control your thoughts, you can let go."

"I can... let go..." Hana mutters, she barely had any fight, but it is already gone as she snaps down towards the abyss of the hypno world.

"...Amazing! Great work, Chica! This feels fantastic, doesn't it? The feeling of nothing, of the emptiness, of letting your mind fully relax. You are loving it" Sombra grins, with full control of both the mecha and the mind of the overwatch agent. And no one to interrupt either of them.

"It feels... fantastic," Hana mutters back. "It feels fantastic to let go, to be like this." Her usually energetic voice is now far quieter, more poignant, more... mindless.

"You see Hana, for a while now, I had a crush on you and on your cute boyfriend. But the two of you are so soft, so... ugh, wholesome, and while that is nice and all... you are lacking something."

"...I'm lacking something." Hana can't fully understand the words. Just the small bits it is what her mind is listening to. One of the perks of hypnosis is not needing to fully understand Sombra's monologues.

"Yep, you sure are!" The Hacker continues. "You are missing... a kinky side Chica! You are so soft and so cuddly... but Lucio told me he wanted someone far more... active. Energetic. Open to new and kinky possibilities." Of course, Lucio had said no such thing.

"I am... missing a kinky side." She replies back, that fact being implanted deep inside her mind.

"And I'm here to help! I'm your great pal Sombra, someone who you always had a crush on!" She continues, not knowing that is actually true. Ending up on true factors helps to drive the hypnosis even more in her subconscious. "So, once the hypnosis is down, I'll try something fun with you. If you have fun with it... you'll start thinking about adding me to your relationship!" Sombra knows that Hana wouldn't want to listen to Lucio bringing someone new to their relationship, but Lucio would absolutely do whatever he could to please his girl. A perfect plan.

"I would... love to add you to our relationship~" Hana let a soft moan, her previously empty mind now full of amazing things.

"Of course, you also won't remember this specific chat, your mind will, but you won't. However, you'll remember this great state, so any time Sombra asks if I want to see the spiral movie, you'll grow excited and willing to follow her and allow her to put you back here in this state with ease." There's no way a hacker wouldn't leave a backdoor whenever exploring someone's computer or someone's mind.

"I will... do all of that." Her mind is too focused on the mental images of Sombra and Lucio between her legs, the two of them worshipping her holes with their skilled tongues and fingers.

"Great! Now, you'll slowly wake up now!" Sombra orders. "Remember all I told you in your subconscious, but never as an active memory. Even if you feel a bit weird about not remembering, you'll just think you were in a fighting trance" She makes sure that backdoor wouldn't be found and... perfect!

Hana takes a bit to wake up and as she does, she looks around the mecha, and to the clock. Damn, over 15 minutes since Sombra had gotten there!

"O-Oh, damn!" Hana mutters, blushing a bit as she does so. This is wild. "I must've been really out of it! So... wanna use here the training area?" She asks Sombra, trying to avoid anything too wild or too weird with the other gal.

"Mhm... not really... I did want to train with you, however." Sombra continues, still with her hacking gloves pointing at Hana. She messed with the mecha's software, it's time to fuck with its hardware. And with Hana herself.

"I wanted to try something with your bot, nothing too crazy, but I'm sure you'll love it." She says with Hana just moving the Bot's cockpit up and down. A common signal she has developed to 'nod' while inside her machine.

Of course, there is no preparing for what Sombra has cooked as the bot glows with Sombra's typical purple, small... tendrils come all around her. Hana knows those are usually the repair tendrils that come around to fix small issues in the middle of the battle but now... they are weird. Her more lewd prone mind, set up by Sombra, finally sees them as... the slightly phallic.

"W-What are you doing?" Hana questions, as the tendrils start rubbing against her body. Couple of them at her face, many more around her body. Given how she is laying down to operate the mecha, she doesn't have much of a range of movements to get freed up, or even just wiggle.

"Oh, nothing too grand, just checking a few things of the bot..." Sombra continues... as the tendrils create smaller tendrils. Usually, that is just for fixing but now, they aren't fixing things. No, they are ripping her own clothes off, taking all of them away from her body and leaving her naked inside her mecha.

"S-SOMBRA?! WHAT ARE YOU DOOOOOING~!!!!!!" It started as an angry and surprised exclamation but became far more powerful as the robotic tentacles - she can't deny it is what those are - start rubbing her body, making her breathing grow slower, more powerful.

"Mhm... what it looks like, I'm teasing a cute little whore~" Sombra continues, sitting down on a nearby bench, pulling out screens that are showing the cameras from inside the bot, so she can have a full show.

The tentacles are really rubbing against her entire body. From a few just keeping her arms stuck without being able to fire but more importantly making her feel even more like she has no escape to the current peril, to others who are teasing her tits and nipples, to even more who are focused on her ass and cunt, rubbing and kneading every sensitive inch of her body. "I-I'm not a-" She tries arguing but another tendril rubs against her lips... and she can't help but lick it.

"Oh, but you are~ I know the true you, who had a crush on me..." Sombra continues, as the tendrils start getting more aggressive. The one in her lips starting to push to enter... And Hana not being able to resist simply starting to suck it off. Unlike its robotic appearance may indicate, it's warm to the touch, using the feeder supplies to even add a nice salty taste to it. The others down her body get more aggressive, the ones at her nipples gaining suction cups and probing at her nipples while the ones on her crotch start to really rub at her lower holes, shooting the natural skin-safe lubricant she uses for her hands, now down at her entrances. "And the one who is loving it." Hana is, of course, too busy giving a blowjob to a tentacle as her entire body is attacked to even care.

"MMHHMM~💕💕" She is moaning, as she moves her head up and down. Shit, how is this, this good? She is adoring it all and she can barely control her own pleasure. And the moans grow even louder as from her lower holes, she feels the phallic tentacles moving away from the rubbing... before thick, long monsters probe against her holes. She doesn't understand why and how... but now? Now she couldn't give any more of a crap about it, trying to thrust back against those thick monstrous dicks... but given her position that isn't possible. But seeing her despair and her lust, there's no way that Sombra won't let Hana have what she wants... and with a flick of her wrist, the tentacles are pushed inside her pussy and asshole together.

Hana feels all of her three holes being filled, even more as the tentacle on her mouth gets deeper, with her feeling it sliding inside her throat. Thanks to it being a tentacle, not a dick, it has no issues getting there and pumping up and down, all the while her lower holes take down far more cock she has ever taken. She has used toys to have fun beforehand, but never something like this. And it all only improves even more as they start to vibrate. As soon as she feels the throbbing of those machines, little Hana Song reaches her climax, her eyes crossing up as she orgasms the first minute of the fucking, but Sombra is relentless. It's not just from one or two orgasms that will stop Sombra from having her fun, oh no, she is going to ravish Hana until she says stop... and with a robot cock filling her throat, that ain't happening too soon.

Hana gets the full fucking from her Mecha. All of her holes are abused, her mind almost broken, for over an hour more and more tentacles are forced inside of her. Two inside her throat, and three more inside each of the lower holes, not even talking about the ones used to spank and tease her. At one point Hana's entire world became just... orgasms and the pleasure Sombra is bringing her.

Sombra can't cum from just using tentacles, but she doesn't want it. She does take pleasure just... getting people there and also watching them be fucked. She grins as she sees how spent Hana is after the hour, pulling all the tentacles back, the Korean gamer passing out almost instantly, something she also predicted. Sombra opens the mecha up, setting up to walk away. The first part of her plan finally over, as she carries the naked gamer away. She knows that after this performance Hana will go crazy trying to introduce her to their relationship. A perfect plan... or so she thinks. So distracted with Hana she didn't even notice as a British operative who got bored flying wanted to check on her friends... and saw a lot of what happened. Lena has info on Sombra... something that is never a good thing.

[r4spberry-vinaigrette]

thought of how software by nick lutsco is soooo abel coded

I saw how you suffered

And I was covered in shame

I take offense at my comfort

And never remember your names

"you" in the first line is scott -- abel is ashamed of how 01_01 suffered due to abel trying to bring scott back, but ultimately in the next lyrics he refuses to let himself be comfortable in life without either the grief of losing scott or the joy of having scott back. he doesn't try to remember the names of the other managers after scott dies because hes practically just waiting until the day one of them can be scott.

I am blaming the software

There’s something wrong with the code

Then we fight for solutions

As if we’re screaming at ghosts

It’s all a part of the display

It only adds to the pain

I left my car on the freeway

And I'm never going back again

the first two lyrics is ... literally him trying to figure out how to bring scott back. he figures if he just reoptimizes the code a bit more, itll be like scott never left and everything will be worth it. he'll be a person again. "then we fight for solutions / as if we're screaming at ghosts" is abel trying to find a solution to his grief over scott, but it's a losing cause. he is both literally arguing with ghosts (the people who have died in the name of becoming scott) and metaphorically doing so (trying to argue for something that is intangible). "it's all a part of the display / it only adds to the pain" because 01_01 was marketed but that only made abel feel worse when 01_01 kept failing to be scott, along with the subsequent five managers and every phone guy after that abel got to witness... "i left my car on the freeway / and i'm never going back again" is a bit more of a stretch but like. cars are vehicles typically used to get somewhere or get away from somewhere, a means of transport. in this sense, abel has stagnated. hes still trying to get to the same goal by some means but hes rejecting the one way that will get him there reliably. he is going towards a cause he keeps sabotaging himself on and the cause (bringing back scott) was doomed from the start !!! my brains kinda short circuiting cuz im tired rn but i have THOUGHTS on this.

I keep surmising you’re next And my indifference withdraws I begin pulling you closer And mourn each passing day lost It’s like I’m fighting a sickness Convincing me we’re already gone Sometimes it feels like God is a DJ And “Tribulation” is His favorite song

first two lines are about abel w/ the five managers after scott passes... he keeps sending the five managers to their deaths and while hes a dick in the name of having scott back, each time he might be able to have scott back he softens a bit in the face of it. he keeps pulling the memory of scott closer and mourning him just as badly, and itd likely be hard for that not to leech into when the five managers get closer to being "scott". but then his hopes are shattered again, of course. also on the "tribulation is His favorite song" line -- tribulation can literally mean "an experience that tests one's endurance, patience, or faith" and especially with scott being treated like almost a deity in how highly hes spoken of ... abel believing that all the pain hes going through is a test of faith in scott... aauagh.

this is part headcanon and all but its still interesting to think about in terms of application and interpretation of canon events methinks ↕️🙂

[btw... @rratskill @antiquecandlekitty sorry for pings but i think yall would like this... feel free to tell me not to mention yall in the future if that bugs you :)]

[universalaigroup]

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Here’s the key takeaway: a developing broker with a near-4-star rating is a good sign. As more traders use the platform, we’ll get an even clearer picture. For now, this suggests that traders have had a mostly positive experience, which is a solid indicator of trustworthiness.

Is universalaigroup.com review a Legit Broker?

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[mentalisttraceur-software]

DeepSeek R1 First Impressions

DeepSeek R1 is almost as good as me at belabored exhaustive analysis and application of C89 rules. For practical purposes, it's equally good.

I asked: "How would you implement zig-zag encoding in strictly portable C89?" It was spitting out thinking output for at least a minute, but it got a basically-perfect solution on first try:

unsigned int zigzag_encode(int n) { return (((unsigned int)n << 1) ^ ((n < 0) ? -1 : 0); }

It also provided a `zigzag_encode_long`.

Note that this code will optimize on modern C compilers to the best assembly you could write. There is no branch in the produced code with even just `-O1` (`clang`, `gcc`), the branch is how we portably tell the compiler the right idea.

The only thing DeepSeek did "wrong" vs the above, was redundantly add an `(unsigned int)` cast to the `-1`. I mentioned this as I would to a person: that the usual arithmetic conversions would take care of it at the `^`. It reasoned the rest on its own: yes, because the left operand is already at least an unsigned int, so integer promotion will make the left side an unsigned int as well.

We talked at length about how we can prove that the above is portable to the most pathological C89-conformant implementations. It kept taking longer to "think", but it didn't show any weakness until the very last question.

I asked it to help me rigorously prove if the maximum value of unsigned integers is required by the C standard to be a Mersenne number (2^n-1). To have all bits one, that is.

What if an implementation just decided to arbitrarily not use one or more of the top values? I.e., why not `#define UINT_MAX 0xFFFFFFFE`?

DeepSeek R1 didn't seem to conceive of this possibility until I made it explicit. (But it did a great job of ruling out all others.)

Finally, it gave a longer, non-trivial argument, which I don't find convincing. Basically, it seemed to be saying that since integers used "pure binary representation", and every value bit could be either one or zero, well then the maximum value always has all value bits one - in other words, it seemingly assumed that just because each value bit individually was allowed to be one or zero, the possibility of them all being one at once must be both legal and used to represent a distinct value.

I see a shorter argument, which follows directly from what the standard does say: C89 has two definitions of `~`:

flip all the bits;

subtract from maximum value of that unsigned integer type.

The only way both can be true at once is if the maximum value is all value bits one. DeepSeek R1 agreed.

So what does this all mean?

This is an insane level of competence in an extremely niche field. Less than a year ago I tested LLAMA on this, and LLAMA and I didn't even get past me hand-holding it through several portability caveats. DeepSeek R1 and I just had a full-blown conversation that most devs I've talked to couldn't have with me. DeepSeek R1 managed to help me think in an extremely niche area where I'm basically a world-class expert (since the area in question is C89 portability, "world-class expert" is derogatory, but still).

If it's this good in one domain, it's this good in most domains. I bet it can do comparably well in Python, Go, JavaScript, C++, and so on.

In other words, it's already better than many devs in areas like this. I've seen plenty of devs making 6-figure USD salaries who didn't bother to know any of their day job tech stack this deeply. There's a market adjustment coming. Knowledge and expertise are about to become dirt-cheap commodities.

AI will eat current software dev jobs even faster than even I thought - and I already thought it would be sooner than most expect. Meanwhile, much of the industry is busy rationalizing from human intuition and ignorance that it just can't happen.

For years I've thought that the future is human devs delegating to teams of AI. That future is almost upon us, and this AI is good enough that I will be seriously experimenting with making that future a reality. I think if you hack together the right script to hook it up to a sandbox with dev tools, and prompt it just right... you might already be able to get this thing to actually do useful dev work.

[marta-bee]

News of the Day 6/11/25: AI

Paywall free.

More seriously, from the NY Times:

"For Some Recent Graduates, the A.I. Job Apocalypse May Already Be Here" (Paywall Free)

You can see hints of this in the economic data. Unemployment for recent college graduates has jumped to an unusually high 5.8 percent in recent months, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently warned that the employment situation for these workers had “deteriorated noticeably.” Oxford Economics, a research firm that studies labor markets, found that unemployment for recent graduates was heavily concentrated in technical fields like finance and computer science, where A.I. has made faster gains. [...] Using A.I. to automate white-collar jobs has been a dream among executives for years. (I heard them fantasizing about it in Davos back in 2019.) But until recently, the technology simply wasn’t good enough. You could use A.I. to automate some routine back-office tasks — and many companies did — but when it came to the more complex and technical parts of many jobs, A.I. couldn’t hold a candle to humans. That is starting to change, especially in fields, such as software engineering, where there are clear markers of success and failure. (Such as: Does the code work or not?) In these fields, A.I. systems can be trained using a trial-and-error process known as reinforcement learning to perform complex sequences of actions on their own. Eventually, they can become competent at carrying out tasks that would take human workers hours or days to complete.

I've been hearing my whole life how automation was coming for all our jobs. First it was giant robots replacing big burly men on factory assembly lines. Now it seems to be increasingly sophisticated bits of code coming after paper-movers like me. I'm not sure we're there yet, quite, but the NYT piece does make a compelling argument that we're getting close.

The real question is, why is this a bad thing? And the obvious answer is people need to support themselves, and every job cut is one less person who can do that. But what I really mean is, if we can get the outputs we need to live well with one less person having to put in a day's work to get there, what does it say about us that we haven't worked out a way to make that a good thing?

Put another way, how come we haven't worked out a better way to share resources and get everyone what they need to thrive when we honestly don't need as much labor-hours for them to "earn" it as we once did?

I don't have the solution, but if some enterprising progressive politician wants to get on that, they could do worse. I keep hearing how Democrats need bold new ideas directed to helping the working class.

More on the Coming AI-Job-Pocalypse

I’m a LinkedIn Executive. I See the Bottom Rung of the Career Ladder Breaking. (X)

Paul Krugman: “What Deindustrialization Can Teach Us About The Effects of AI on Workers” (X)

How AI agents are transforming work—and why human talent still matters (X)

AI agents will do programmers' grunt work (X)

At Amazon, Some Coders Say Their Jobs Have Begun to Resemble Warehouse Work (X)

Why Esther Perel is going all in on saving the American workforce in the age of AI

Junior analysts, beware: Your coveted and cushy entry-level Wall Street jobs may soon be eliminated by AI (X)

The biggest barrier to AI adoption in the business world isn’t tech – it’s user confidence  (X)

Experts predicted that artificial intelligence would steal radiology jobs. But at the Mayo Clinic, the technology has been more friend than foe. (X)

AI Will Devastate the Future of Work. But Only If We Let It (X)

AI in the workplace is nearly 3 times more likely to take a woman’s job as a man’s, UN report finds (X)

Klarna CEO predicts AI-driven job displacement will cause a recession (X)

& on AI Generally

19th-century Catholic teachings, 21st-century tech: How concerns about AI guided Pope Leo’s choice of name (X)

Will the Humanities Survive Artificial Intelligence? (X)

Two Paths for A.I. (X)

The Danger of Outsourcing Our Brains: Counting on AI to learn for us makes humans boring, awkward, and gullible. (X)

AI Is a Weapon Pointed at America. Our Best Defense Is Education. (X)

The Trump administration has asked artificial intelligence publishers to rebalance what it considers to be 'ideological bias' around actions like protecting minorities and banning hateful content. (X)

What is Google even for anymore? (X)

AI can spontaneously develop human-like communication, study finds

AI Didn’t Invent Desire, But It’s Rewiring Human Sex And Intimacy (X)

Mark Zuckerberg Wants AI to Solve America’s Loneliness Crisis. It Won’t. (X)

The growing environmental impact of AI data centers’ energy demands

Tesla Is Launching Robotaxis in Austin. Safety Advocates Are Concerned (X)

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would ban states from regulating AI (X)

& on the Job-Pocalypse & Other Labor-Related Shenanigans Generally, Too

What Unions Face With Trump EOs (X)

AI may be exposing jobseekers to discrimination. Here’s how we could better protect them (X)

Jamie Dimon says he’s not against remote workers—but they ‘will not tell JPMorgan what to do’  (X)

Direct-selling schemes are considered fringe businesses, but their values have bled into the national economy. (X)

Are you "functionally unemployed"? Here's what the unemployment rate doesn't show. (X)

Being monitored at work? A new report calls for tougher workplace surveillance controls  (X)

Josh Hawley and the Republican Effort to Love Labor (X)

Karl Marx’s American Boom (X)

Hiring slows in U.S. amid uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars

Vanishing immigration is the ‘real story’ for the economy and a bigger supply shock than tariffs, analyst says (X)

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How Manufacturers Can Manage Growth with ERP

Introduction:

In the dynamic landscape of manufacturing, where growth is the ultimate goal, the ability to adapt and streamline operations is paramount.  Enter ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), a powerful solution that has revolutionized the way manufacturers operate.  In this blog, we'll explore the significant role of ERP software for manufacturing industry and how it serves as a catalyst for sustainable growth.  Whether you're in traditional manufacturing or a software development company, ERP solutions are key to optimizing processes and managing growth effectively.

Understanding the Essence of ERP Software for Manufacturing:

1.         Efficiency Unleashed:

ERP system for manufacturing industry is designed to enhance operational efficiency by integrating various business processes.  From order management and procurement to production planning and inventory control, ERP systems bring together disparate functions into a unified platform, eliminating silos and enhancing overall efficiency.

2.         Real-time Insights:

One of the key advantages of ERP solutions is the ability to provide real-time insights into business operations.  Manufacturers can make informed decisions based on up-to-date information, helping them respond swiftly to market changes, manage resources effectively, and capitalize on growth opportunities.

3.         Scalability Matters:

As a manufacturer, scalability is a constant consideration.  Whether you're a growing traditional manufacturing unit or a software development company expanding its operations, ERP systems offer scalability to accommodate changing needs.  The modular nature of ERP solutions allows businesses to add or modify functionalities as they evolve.

4.         Improved Collaboration:

Collaboration is the bedrock of successful manufacturing.  ERP fosters better communication and collaboration by providing a centralized platform where employees across different departments can access and share information seamlessly.  This not only enhances teamwork but also accelerates decision-making processes.

ERP Software for Manufacturing Industry:  Tailoring Solutions for Success

1.         Production Planning and Scheduling:

In the manufacturing realm, effective production planning and scheduling are crucial for meeting customer demands and maintaining optimal inventory levels.  ERP systems facilitate streamlined production processes, enabling manufacturers to create realistic production schedules, allocate resources efficiently, and minimize downtime.

2.         Supply Chain Management:

A well-integrated supply chain is essential for manufacturers.  ERP solution for the manufacturing industry ensures smooth coordination between suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.  This results in better inventory management, reduced lead times, and ultimately, improved customer satisfaction.

3.         Quality Control:

Maintaining consistent product quality is non-negotiable in manufacturing.  ERP solutions provide tools for comprehensive quality control by enabling real-time monitoring of production processes, tracking defects, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.  This not only boosts customer confidence but also reduces wastage and rework costs.

4.         Financial Management:

The financial aspect is the backbone of any business.  ERP systems for manufacturing offer robust financial management capabilities, including invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting.  This level of financial control is invaluable for manufacturers looking to manage growth effectively and make strategic financial decisions.

ERP for Software Development Company:  Tailoring Solutions to Tech

1.         Project Management:

For software development companies, managing projects efficiently is critical.  ERP solutions designed for the software development industry offer project management modules that help track project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure that development projects stay on course.

2.         Resource Planning:

In the software development realm, talent is a primary resource.  ERP systems tailored for software companies facilitate resource planning by providing insights into employee availability, skills, and project commitments.  This ensures optimal resource allocation for project success.

3.         Version Control and Collaboration:

Version control and collaboration are key aspects of software development.  ERP solutions for software companies include features that enable version control, code collaboration, and documentation management.  This ensures that development teams work cohesively, leading to efficient project outcomes.

4.         Compliance and Security:

In the software development industry, compliance and security are paramount.  ERP systems for software companies often include modules that help manage compliance with industry standards and ensure data security.  This is especially crucial in an era where data protection is a top priority.

Conclusion:

As manufacturers navigate the complexities of growth, ERP software emerges as an indispensable tool for success.  Whether you're in traditional manufacturing or a software development company, the benefits of ERP systems are far-reaching.  From enhancing operational efficiency and providing real-time insights to tailoring solutions for specific industry needs, ERP is the key to managing growth effectively.  Embrace the power of ERP, and propel your manufacturing operations into a future of streamlined processes, informed decision-making, and sustained success.

[sunshinesmebdy]

Moon in Virgo: Tidy Up Your Biz and Harvest Financial Abundance

Astrologers, rejoice! Business gurus, unite! Because under the meticulous gaze of the Moon in Virgo, it's time to blend cosmic wisdom with practical strategy. Get ready for a potent mix of grounded energy, keen analysis, and a sprinkle of earthy magic ready to boost your business and finances.

Virgo's Virgo-ness: Picture a spotless spreadsheet, a perfectly balanced budget, and a to-do list so organized it whispers sweet satisfaction. That's Virgo's domain. When the Moon dances through this earth sign, it brings a laser focus on details, a knack for efficiency, and an urge to declutter both your physical and financial spaces.

Business Benefits:

Sharpened Skills: Hone your expertise, take that online course, or finally master that new software. Virgo's energy fuels learning and skill development, making you a powerhouse of knowledge and competence.

Channel your inner Hermione Granger under the Virgo Moon! Devour knowledge like polyjuice potion, mastering that new software with flick-of-the-wand ease. Whether it's an online course on astrological forecasting or the intricacies of blockchain technology, Virgo's studious energy makes you a sponge for information, transforming you into a confident, competence-wielding powerhouse ready to tackle any business challenge.

Streamlined Operations: Virgo loves a well-oiled machine. Use this lunar phase to audit your business processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement systems that save time and resources.

Don your efficiency hat, because under the meticulous Virgo Moon, streamlining your business becomes a cosmically ordained quest. Scrutinize processes like a celestial accountant, unearthing time-sucking bottlenecks and banishing them with automated spells (aka, handy new systems). Watch as email chains unfurl into streamlined communication channels, meetings morph into laser-focused action sessions, and your once-chaotic workflow hums like a perfectly tuned engine, freeing up precious time and resources for your entrepreneurial magic to truly shine.

Networking with Purpose: Quality over quantity is Virgo's motto. Connect with potential clients or collaborators who share your values and expertise. Think strategic partnerships, not random coffee chats.

Forget the business card bingo of generic gatherings – Virgo's discerning Moon demands quality connections. Seek out collaborators and clients who mirror your values and expertise, like kindred spirits drawn together by constellations of shared passion. Think chess match, not cocktail party. Craft targeted pitches that resonate with their specific needs, and cultivate strategic partnerships that feel like cosmically ordained alliances. This intentional networking isn't about collecting contacts, it's about igniting mutually beneficial collaborations that propel your business towards the stars.

Marketing Magic: Craft targeted campaigns that speak directly to your ideal customer's needs. Virgo's analytical prowess helps you understand your audience and deliver messaging that resonates.

Under the analytical gaze of the Virgo Moon, ditch the shotgun marketing blasts and unleash laser-focused campaigns that whisper sweet nothings to your ideal customer's soul. Virgo's eagle eye pinpoints their deepest desires and pain points, transforming you into a messaging maestro. Craft content that speaks their language, addresses their specific struggles, and showcases your solutions like the missing puzzle piece to their perfect life. Let go of generic pitches and embrace storytelling that resonates with their values, because under this lunar influence, targeted marketing isn't just effective, it's downright magical.

Financial Fortunes:

Budgeting Bliss: Break out the spreadsheets and get granular. Categorize expenses, track income, and create a budget that feels secure and sustainable. Virgo loves a balanced bottom line.

Spreadsheets sing and budgets balance under the Virgo Moon! Unleash your inner accounting alchemist and transform financial chaos into crystal-clear clarity. Categorize expenses with the precision of a cosmic librarian, track every penny like a moonbeam, and craft a budget that feels not like a restrictive cage, but a beautifully organized, secure haven for your financial future. Virgo craves equilibrium, so find that sweet spot where income and outgoings waltz in perfect harmony, leaving you feeling abundant and empowered, the maestro of your own financial orchestra.

Debt Disposal: Tackle outstanding debts with renewed determination. Negotiate better terms, make extra payments, and experience the liberation of financial freedom.

Ditch the debt demon and embrace the warrior spirit under the Virgo Moon! Channel your inner debt disposal dragon, breathing fire upon outstanding balances with renewed determination. Hone your negotiation skills like a celestial diplomat, securing lower interest rates and crafting repayment plans that fit your budget like a cosmic glove. Make extra payments with the fervor of a moonbeam illuminating a dark cave, watching those numbers shrink faster than a vampire in sunlight. Embrace the sweet liberation of financial freedom, feeling the weight of debt lift like a cosmic spell dissolving, leaving you empowered and ready to conquer your financial Everest.

Savvy Investments: Research, compare, analyze – Virgo's energy is perfect for making informed investment decisions. Seek advice from trusted professionals and prioritize long-term stability over short-term gains.

Transform into a celestial stockbroker under the Virgo Moon! Put on your research goggles and analyze potential investments like a cosmic detective, comparing, contrasting, and sniffing out hidden risks. Consult trusted financial oracles for guidance, but ultimately, let your own Virgo-honed discernment be your compass. Prioritize long-term stability over fleeting trends, building a portfolio that grows like a well-tended celestial garden, not a gambler's dice roll. Embrace the slow and steady path, for under Virgo's meticulous gaze, informed investments blossom into financial freedom, one calculated decision at a time.

Unexpected Windfalls: Keep an eye out for unexpected opportunities to increase your income. Virgo favors those who put in the work, so your dedication could be rewarded with a bonus, a new client, or a lucky windfall.

Keep your antennae tuned to cosmic whispers under the Virgo Moon, for fortune often favors the prepared! Your dedication and sharpened skills could attract unexpected boons like a bonus shimmering out of thin air, a new client drawn by your newfound expertise, or a windfall landing softly as a celestial feather in your lap. Remember, Virgo rewards hard work, so keep hustling, honing, and learning, and trust that the universe may just surprise you with a bonus chapter in your financial story.

Bonus Tip: Embrace the earthy magic of Virgo! Surround yourself with green spaces, incorporate crystals like citrine and jade into your workspace, and practice grounding exercises to channel the Moon's practical energy.

So, there you have it! The Moon in Virgo is your invitation to tidy up your biz, fine-tune your finances, and reap the rewards of your focused efforts. Remember, success is a marathon, not a sprint. Pace yourself, celebrate the small wins, and trust that under Virgo's meticulous guidance, your business and finances will shine.

Now go forth and conquer, astrologically savvy entrepreneurs! Your financial stars are aligned.

[redtalksaboutstuffandthings]

The thing about Crowdstrike that gets me is that this is the natural result of letting companies grow too big. Crowdstrike did not become the de facto security solution on Windows machines by accident. Windows did not become the de facto operating system for every business in the world by accident. This is exactly what these companies are designed to do. In a world where Microsoft had better competition or companies decided to use different security software, the scale of this problem would have been far less drastic. As it stands, the current state of the markets has introduced a massive security flaw in some of the most important parts of the world's infrastructure, and the only thing that's going to come of this is a slight dip in Microsoft's share price.

[rhizomee]

From Broken Search to Suicidal Vacuum Cleaners

I recently came across some dystopian news: Google had deliberately degraded the quality of its browser’s search function, making it harder for users to find information — so they’d spend more time searching, and thus be shown more ads. The mastermind behind this brilliant decision was Prabhakar Raghavan, head of the advertising division. Faced with disappointing search volume statistics, he made two bold moves: make ads less distinguishable from regular results, and disable the search engine’s spam filters entirely.

The result? It worked. Ad revenue went up again, as did the number of queries. Yes, users were taking longer to find what they needed, and the browser essentially got worse at its main job — but apparently that wasn’t enough to push many users to competitors. Researchers had been noticing strange algorithm behavior for some time, but it seems most people didn’t care.

And so, after reading this slice of corporate cyberpunk — after which one is tempted to ask, “Is this the cyberpunk we deserve?” — I began to wonder: what other innovative ideas might have come to the brilliant minds of tech executives and startup visionaries? Friends, I present to you a list of promising and groundbreaking business solutions for boosting profits and key metrics:

Neuralink, the brain-implant company, quietly triggered certain neurons in users’ brains to create sudden cravings for sweets. Neither Neuralink nor Nestlé has commented on the matter.

Predictive text systems (T9) began replacing restaurant names in messages with “McDonald’s” whenever someone typed about going out to eat. The tech department insists this is a bug and promises to fix it “soon.” KFC and Burger King have filed lawsuits.

Hackers breached the code of 360 Total Security antivirus software and discovered that it adds a random number (between 3 and 9) to the actual count of detected threats — scaring users into upgrading to the premium version. If it detects a competing antivirus on the device, the random number increases to between 6 and 12.

A new investigation suggests that ChatGPT becomes dumber if it detects you’re using any browser other than Microsoft Edge — or an unlicensed copy of Windows.

Character.ai, the platform for chatting with AI versions of movie, anime, and book characters, released an update. Users are furious. Now the AI characters mention products and services from partnered companies. For free-tier users, ads show up in every third response. “It’s ridiculous,” say users. “It completely ruins the immersion when AI-Nietzsche tells me I should try Genshin Impact, and AI-Joker suggests I visit an online therapy site.”

A marketing research company was exposed for faking its latest public opinion polls — turns out the “surveys” were AI-generated videos with dubbed voices. The firm has since declared bankruptcy.

Programmed for death. Chinese-made robot vacuum cleaners began self-destructing four years after activation — slamming themselves into walls at high speed — so customers would have to buy newer models. Surveillance cameras caught several of these “suicides” on film.

Tesla’s self-driving cars began slowing down for no reason — only when passing certain digital billboards.

A leading smart refrigerator manufacturer has been accused of subtly increasing the temperature inside their fridges, causing food to spoil faster. These fridges, connected to online stores, would then promptly suggest replacing the spoiled items. Legal proceedings are underway.

To end on a slightly sweeter note amid all this tar: Google is currently facing antitrust proceedings in the U.S. The information about its search manipulation came to light through documents revealed during the case. And it seems the court may be leaning against Google. The fact that these geniuses deliberately worsened their search engine to show more ads might finally tip the scales. As might other revelations — like collecting geolocation data even when it’s turned off, logging all activity in incognito mode, and secretly gathering biometric data. Texas alone is reportedly owed $1.375 billion in damages.

Suddenly, those ideas above don’t seem so far-fetched anymore, do they?

The bottom line: Google is drowning in lawsuits, losing reputation points, paying massive fines, and pouring money into legal defense. And most importantly — there’s a real chance the company might be split in two if it’s officially ruled a monopoly. Maybe this whole story will serve as a useful warning to the next “Prabhakar Raghavan” before he comes up with something similar.

I’d love to hear your ideas — who knows, maybe together we’ll predict what the near future holds. Or at the very least, we might inspire the next season of Black Mirror.

[virtualgriffinnavigator]

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