Technology

LogicSource Enhances Center of Excellence Capabilities with Nearshore Talent Engagement

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6 months ago

June 26, 2024

WESTPORT, Conn., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LogicSource, the market leader for indirect procurement services and technology, is pleased to announce the expansion of its operating structure through a new nearshore service delivery capability. This nearshore expansion significantly enhances LogicSource’s OneMarket and Center of Excellence organizations with high-performing and internationally competitive talent, increases operational capacity within the same time zone, and helps to accelerate value creation for current and future clients.

“The nearshore expansion of our operational capabilities will help us drive increased value for our clients as we continue to scale our best-in-class procurement services,” said David Pennino, CEO of LogicSource. “By building nearshore execution capabilities, we can ensure faster project execution through the addition of new resources and skillsets to our existing teams. This is an exciting step forward in our unwavering pursuit of innovation and our commitment to provide our clients with the highest level of service and creativity.”

LogicSource’s new nearshore service delivery capability builds on the existing operating model to drive a range of benefits:

Rapidly Scale Execution Capability: Leverage the nearshore team to bolster operational capacity within regular business hours, or overnight.Accelerated Project Cycle Times: Reduce the time required to complete engagements, bringing strategic insights and cost-reduction opportunities to clients more quickly.Access to International Perspectives: Strengthen services to clients and LogicSource’s problem-solving capability by tapping a supplemental pool of innovative and international perspectives.Augment Existing Resources: Empower LogicSource’s delivery teams with nearshore support, enabling domestic resources to focus on high-priority strategic work and drive increased overall value as a collective teamEnhanced Tail Spend Management capabilities: Building on LogicSource’s existing analytical and tactical sourcing capabilities with highly trained nearshore resources to scale operational execution and value creation across low-value expenditures

A Colombia-based staffing solutions business that transforms business operations, LSG has been leveraged as a strategic partner for its enhanced nearshore services. Established in 2012, the company has a highly scalable and flexible workforce of approximately 9,000 employees, with operations at seven satellite offices in Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Philippines. “We’re proud to partner with LogicSource on its mission to provide ever greater value for the world’s leading brands,” said Robert Cadena, CEO and Co-Founder of LSG. “LogicSource is setting a new industry standard where its commitment to continuous improvement and superior service delivery meets scalable, sustainable, and innovative growth.”

To learn more about how LogicSource’s capabilities can optimize your procurement strategy, visit https://logicsource.com/.

About LogicSource:

The innovative leader in procurement services and technology, LogicSource is purpose-built to drive profit improvement, mitigate risk, and ensure supply chain continuity through better buying. LogicSource focuses exclusively on the sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services, which typically represent 20% of an organization’s revenue and the area of greatest spending inefficiency. These include complex categories like marketing, packaging, corporate services, facilities, information technology, distribution and logistics and more, for which organizations often lack the capacity, focus and scale to achieve best-in-class buying. Unlike traditional advice-based consultants, LogicSource is a purpose-built buying utility with assets that are configurable to their clients’ needs and ready to deploy. By combining decades of sourcing and procurement expertise, superior market intelligence, cross-portfolio spending leverage, and their OneMarket® Source-to-Pay technology, LogicSource executes customized solutions that deliver immediate savings and sustainable value. For more information visit www.logicsource.com.

About Lean Solutions Group:

Lean Solutions Group (LSG), established in 2012 and based in Coral Springs, Florida, is a nearshore and offshore services provider with a highly scalable and flexible workforce of 8,000 employees with operations at seven satellite offices in Colombia, Guatemala, and the Philippines. Partnering with more than 500 U.S.-based companies, Lean Solutions Group’s expanded service offerings include staffing, technology, marketing, sales, and business process outsourcing services, all in one place. By leveraging the best talent, culture, and price that Lean Solutions provides, businesses can lower operational costs and drive business growth. For more information, visit www.leangroup.com.

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Erica Olenski
Erica.olenski@finnpartners.com

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Technology

Agoda Highlights Tokyo as Top Global New Year’s Eve Destination

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55 minutes ago

December 26, 2024

SINGAPORE, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has announced Tokyo as the most popular destination for New Year’s Eve, based on accommodation searches. This marks a shift from last year when Taipei held the top spot. Following Tokyo, the list includes Bangkok, Taipei, Pattaya, and Osaka, showcasing a diverse range of preferences among travelers.

The data highlights a perpetual interest in Tokyo, a city known for its unique blend of tradition and modernity. Travelers are drawn to its vibrant celebrations, cultural experiences, and iconic landmarks. Bangkok and Taipei, too, continue to be favored destinations, offering rich cultural festivities and lively atmospheres. Pattaya and Osaka also make the list, appealing to those seeking beachside celebrations and culinary delights, respectively.

Agoda’s data reveals Tokyo’s prominence not only on a worldwide scale but also within Japan. Domestic accommodation searches have increased by 23%, with Tokyo leading as the preferred destination, followed by Osaka, Kyoto, Yokohama, and Okinawa Main Island. For Japanese traveling abroad, the destinations primarily considered are Taipei, Seoul, Bangkok, Pattaya, and Hong Kong.

Hiroto Ooka, Associate Vice President North Asia at Agoda said: “Tokyo’s rise to the top of Agoda’s New Year’s Eve destination list is a testament to the city’s global appeal. Whether you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve in Tokyo, Osaka, or anywhere else in the world, Agoda is ready to help you find the perfect spot to ring in the New Year.”

As travelers prepare for their New Year’s Eve plans, Agoda offers a comprehensive selection of over 4.5 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all available for seamless booking. Download the Agoda app for the latest deals or visit agoda.com/deals.

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SP Manufacturing Expands with New Malaysia Plant, Acquires Ideal Jacobs

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2 hours ago

December 26, 2024

SINGAPORE, Dec. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SP Manufacturing (SPM), a leader in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), is strengthening its global presence with two major moves: opening a new manufacturing facility in Senai, Malaysia, and successfully acquiring Ideal Jacobs Corporation.

Malaysia Expansion: Enhancing Operations and Supporting Growth

The state-of-the-art Senai facility, which opened in October, will enhance the company’s operational resilience to meet growing customer demands in medical devices, industrial machinery, and automotive electronics.

Equipped with advanced automation and strict quality controls, the factory enables SPM to deliver mission-critical products with precision and reliability while supporting Malaysia’s vision of becoming a leader in high-value, high-tech industries.

“This facility reflects our commitment to serving our global customers while participating in a key location of the global supply chain network,” said Jackson Tan, Global Business Development Director of SP Manufacturing. The plant’s capabilities include cable harness assembly, PCB assembly, and box-build solutions.

The Senai facility is equipped with comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, including:

Functional testingIn-circuit testing and automated optical inspection (AOI)State-of-the-art cleaning processesRigorous inspection protocolsRapid prototyping and expert assembly processes

Ideal Jacobs Acquisition: Expanding Capabilities

In a parallel move, SPM also acquired Ideal Jacobs Corporation, which is known for its human-machine interface, printed electronics and die-cut solutions. The move will expand SPM’s engineering capabilities and provide access to a diversified client portfolio, including leading names in the medical, industrial, semiconductor, and telecommunications sectors.

Comprehensive Design Support in the U.S.

SPM continues to provide comprehensive engineering and design services for its U.S. customers using industry-standard software for PCB and electrical design. These services help clients with their new product introductions (NPI), early supplier involvement (ESI), and DFx processes, optimising costs and reducing time to market.

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Singapore, SP Manufacturing has built its reputation serving mission-critical industries like medical, automotive, and aerospace. The company specialises in cable harnesses, PCB assemblies, and box-build products.

For more information about SP Manufacturing’s latest developments, visit www.sp-manufacturing.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About SP Manufacturing

SP Manufacturing (SPM), founded in 2000 and headquartered in Singapore, has established itself as a leader in the EMS sector. Serving mission-critical industries such as industrial, medical, automotive, and aerospace, SPM excels in providing comprehensive manufacturing solutions from design to full production, specialising in high-quality cable harnesses, PCB assemblies, and box-build products.

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Technology

Casect Launches AI-Enhanced Case Log Platform for Surgeons

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5 hours ago

December 25, 2024

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Dec 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Casect, LLC, a medical education technology company, announces the launch of an innovative platform to revolutionize how surgeons and medical professionals document cases. Casect empowers users to track surgical Cases, refine Techniques, organize References, and collaborate with Colleagues — all within a user-friendly, HIPAA-compliant system.

Say goodbye to inefficient notebooks, spreadsheets, and outdated case logs. Casect offers a modern, comprehensive solution tailored to the surgical community, enabling professionals to focus on growth, learning, and excellence in patient care.

A New Era of AI-Powered Case Tracking

Time is critical for surgeons, yet valuable insights are often lost due to outdated documentation methods like handwritten notes or spreadsheets. Casect’s HIPAA-compliant platform, with a no data retention policy for protected health information, uses optional AI to pre-fill case details, analyze uploads, and organize data seamlessly. This transforms hours of documentation into minutes, giving surgeons more time to refine skills and improve patient care.

Casect addresses an unmet need in medical education, residency, fellowship, credentialing, and research. It enables detailed documentation of Cases, Techniques, and References, accessible from any computer or mobile device with a subscription.

Key Features

AI-Assisted Case Entry (Optional): Streamline input with AI or manually add details; supports spreadsheet uploads.Customizable Fields: Track cases your way.Refine Techniques: Create, document, and improve surgical techniques.Multimedia Support: Upload, organize, and access photos, videos, and documents.Organize References: Annotate, markup, and securely store documents and literature.Collaborate Seamlessly: Share cases and techniques effortlessly with colleagues.Analyze and Export: Generate insights through charts or export data as CSV.HIPAA-Compliant: Designed to meet strict HIPAA standards, ensuring the security and confidentiality of protected health information.

Additional Resources

Stay Informed: Unlock a 30-day free trial by signing up for the latest updates on Casect’s launch.Learn More: Discover why Casect is the preferred choice for surgeons at Why Casect?Explore Features: View the Full Feature List.Stay Connected: Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for updates, tips, and stories. Join the conversation with #MedEd, #CaseLog, and #Casect.

About Casect

Born from decades of tracking cases with stickers, notes, and spreadsheets, Casect empowers surgeons with efficient, comprehensive tools to document cases, collaborate, and drive professional growth. By simplifying the case log, Casect helps surgeons identify trends, enhance skills, and improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit www.casect.com or follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn @CasectLLC.

CONTACT: support@casect.com

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