Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Explained: What They Do and How They Can Streamline Your Supply Chain

 If you're looking for a logistics provider, a simple Google search will suggest a wide variety of 3, 4, 5, 6, and even 7PLs – which can be pretty confusing. But we'll share a secret with you: Their services don't differ as drastically as you might imagine.
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Hotel CRM Software: Key Features, Best Tools, and Implementation Tips

 In the hospitality industry, managing relationships is crucial for business success. Memorable experiences translate into positive reviews, driving more guests to your hotel. A CRM system is indispensable for facilitating good customer service and offering support in reservation management and 

Hotel Yield Management: Pricing and Reservation Strategies to Maximize Revenue

 The hospitality industry is highly competitive, so it’s crucial to make the most of every single room. This is where the magic – or should we say science? – of yield management comes into play. It's all about using data to maximize sales, keep your property full, and ultimately boost profits. This 

Solution Architecture Explained: Solving Business Problems with Technology

 Have you noticed that software development borrows a lot of its terminology from construction? Like construction projects, software development often follows a phased approach with distinct stages such as design, development, and maintenance mirroring the construction process. And just as 

Airline Marketing and Advertising Use Cases from American Airlines, Ryanair, Air France, and Others

 The digitization of airline marketing is no longer news; it has matured into nuanced customer targeting. Nuanced advertising means that air carriers are working harder to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. Aviation leaders predict for 2024 that the travel industry is set for peak 

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12 Techniques of Website Speed Optimization: Performance Testing and Improvement Practices

 Low website speed is one of the most frustrating things that will turn people off about your resource, and cost you money and reputation. By reducing the page load time, you will positively impact marketing and sales processes, get higher traffic, and attract more qualified leads that can be 

Healthcare Logistics: How Technology Helps Manage Medical Supply Chains

 When it comes to medicine, on-time delivery can literally save someone’s life. Not only do medical products have to be transported on schedule, they must also be stored and handled correctly at every stage of the journey. To make sure hospitals and clinics have what they need to treat patients, 

The Good and the Bad of Pandas Data Analysis Library

 Many reviews on the Pandas Library contradict themselves. It’s easy to find articles that simultaneously praise and criticize Pandas’ documentation. While this doesn’t bother more experienced users much, beginners find it confusing. Without clarity on how the same features that make Pandas great 

Data Structure: Definition, Types, and Examples

 Every program relies on data and algorithms. Algorithms are sets of instructions that dictate how data is processed to produce meaningful results. Data, on the other hand, represents the information that algorithms operate on. Together, they form the foundation on which all software systems are 

OAuth Authorization Framework: How to Use It and Build Trust Online

 An average person spends around 6 hours and 40 minutes on the Internet daily, using dozens of online products. We share our opinions and emotions via social media, rely on messengers to stay in touch with relatives and friends, shop on eCommerce platforms, make payments through digital wallets, 

How to Create and Implement a Corporate Travel Program and Choose an Online Booking Tool

 For many companies, corporate travel is a source of profitable deals, long-lasting partnerships, and networking opportunities – as well as huge expenses. For the record, globally, over $1 trillion per year is spent on business travel. It’s also a source of sleepless nights for travel managers. 

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Travel Affiliate Programs: How They Work and How to Create One

 As travel companies strive to expand their reach, establishing a robust online presence is not an option — it's a necessity. One of the ways to achieve this is to create a travel affiliate program—a mutually beneficial partnership between businesses and affiliates that opens up new avenues for 

20 Key Product Management Metrics and KPIs

 Let's make a bold assumption: Every software product you regularly use is data-driven. Example? Uber, Spotify, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, the AltexSoft website you’re viewing right now – just to name a few. To deliver the most value and encourage your return and loyalty, executives of companies 

AI Prompt Engineer Role Description and Skillset

 Today, companies are ready to shell out $300k+ to a skilled prompt engineer – a role that didn’t even exist a few years ago. However, in the evolving landscape of generative AI tools, this specialization quickly became pivotal. This article delves into the nuances of this emerging profession, 

Product Management: Main Stages and Product Manager Role

 What do you need to create a product? First, an idea of how it will look in the end. Then follows a process of product creation that takes a lot of time, effort, a team of professionals, and a team leader. To transform any idea into a profitable product, a company has to go through several stages 

Hotelier's Guide to Google Hotels and its API: Listing, Updating, Competing

 With the evolution of the digital landscape, the hospitality industry has witnessed a transformative shift in how travelers search for accommodations. Among a multitude of choices, Google Hotels has emerged not just as another metasearch engine but as a platform with distinct advantages. This 

Supply Chain Resilience: Strategies and Technologies That Help Manage Risks and Withstand Disruptions

 The COVID-19 pandemic acutely highlighted the fragility of global supply chains. Congested ports, workforce shortages, and production shutdowns were among the many reasons why suppliers struggled to satisfy surging demand. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 aggravated the problem even more. 

Nonfunctional Requirements in Software Engineering: Examples, Types, Best Practices

 Imagine you’re buying a motorcycle. What do you expect from it? Do you want it to travel at 170 miles an hour and not fall apart? Can you attach a sidecar to it or expand luggage space by hooking up a pull-behind trailer? And let’s not forget about security systems. While these requirements don’t 

What is Data Modeling? Types, Process, and Tools

 Whatever domain you operate in, data is the blood that keeps the heart of your business pumping. If you don’t have enough information or if it’s there but you don’t know how to make sense of it, you will be far behind your rivals. Mastering data modeling ensures you have reliable data and the 

Object-Relational Mapping Tools: Pros, Cons, and When to Use

 Time to market is critical for a digital product’s success: You should deliver it as fast as possible to win customers from competitors. One of the productivity boosters widely used in software development is object-relational mapping (ORM)  — an effective way to establish seamless communication 

American Trucking Business: Industry Overview, Key Players, Technologies, and Trends

 Before the invention of the combustion engine, overland freight transportation was by rail or horse-driven vehicles. The first truck was created at the end of the 19th century, but it wasn’t until World War I that people started using trucks extensively to transport cargo. Today, the trucking 

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The Good and the Bad of Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code Tool

 In the past few years, many organizations have migrated their IT resources from on-prem installations to the cloud, pursuing multiple benefits such as cost-effectiveness, streamlined operations, and unlimited scalability, to name just a few. The cloud enables companies to build intricate software, 

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The Real Value of Generative AI for Business

What’s everyone doing with AI? It feels like every other company has juiced their workflow with generative AI – and they’re crushing it! You hear about 90 percent time savings, 50 percent cost reductions, or even 200 percent growth. So... are you missing out?

The Art of Mind Mapping for Product Teams

Ever feel lost in a galaxy of ideas? Like the Enterprise charting unknown worlds, mind maps help you explore, organize, and boldly connect thoughts. In this video, discover how mind mapping brings clarity, creativity, and structure to your projects. Make it so.

Investing in Corporate Travel & Expense Management

Business travel is so back. Remote work is great and convenient, but hey, nothing can substitute real face-to-face talk. The GBTA estimates that corporate travel in 2024 finally beats pre-pandemic levels, reaching $1.43 trillion in overall spending.

Alex Medovoi, President and CEO at AltexSoft discusses investing in corporate travel and expense management. What current industry struggles can startups address? What should you look at when evaluating startups in this sector? Let’s find out.

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Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Explained: What They Do and How They Can Streamline Your Supply Chain

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