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The Pros and Cons of Hedging Ocean Freight Rates

Over the last five years, the word "hedge" has become something of a dirty word. Think hedge funds - those massive, unregulated accumulations of capital that played a key role in bringing about the Great Recession. The idea of protecting oneself against adverse economic conditions seemed sound, but it quickly mutated into a bewildering flurry of transactions that ended up creating more risk than they were designed to mitigate. What's more, the original concept behind hedge funds became watered down to the point that many today aren't really "hedging" against anything. They're simply a means for investors to park their money with a trusted fund manager who might or might not repay that trust in the form of steady returns - all with minimal regulatory oversight.

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Are You Realizing the Full Value From Your Cloud Investments?

Few phrases are generating more buzz in the business world today than cloud computing. This concept has been rapidly embraced by companies in every industry because of the obvious opportunities to save money and other valuable resources. In fact, Forrester Research projects that the global cloud computing industry will grow from $40.7bn in 2010 to more than $241bn by 2020.

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The Pros and Cons of Hedging Ocean Freight Rates

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Companies Flexible About IT See Greater Employee Productivity, Study Finds

Dell and Intel released findings from the final phase of a multi-year research effort that shows IT consumerization is dependent on an open-minded approach by organizations, and most likely to succeed with specific, pre-defined parameters.

U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Some Appliances from South Korea and Mexico

The U.S. Department of Commerce says it will impose tariffs on some imported appliances from South Korea and Mexico after it determined that some products are being dumped on the U.S. market.

Criteria for Make-vs.-Buy Decisions

MeadWestvaco, a global packaging solutions provider, has identified a number of new markets in which it sees the potential for profitable growth, says Brian McClure, director of global procurement and supply chain. As the company moves into these new markets, it is faced with a lot of decisions about whether to make or buy goods and services.

A Look at Some Major Forces Impacting Supply Chain Management

A conversation with John Langley Jr., clinical professor of supply chain management at The Pennsylvania State University.

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Ensuring Customer Satisfaction With the Right Insurance

For an online retailer of collectibles from Disney World and other Florida theme parks, damage in shipment is just a fact of business life. That's why the insurance carrier it has is so vital to the e-tailer's continued success.

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Practicing Conflict Resolution in Supply-Chain Management

A conversation with Stewart L. Levine, founder of ResolutionWorks.

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Centerbridge Partners Acquires Cardinal Logistics

Cardinal Logistics Management Inc., which provides dedicated and delivery domestic transportation services, has been acquired by affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, a private investment firm.

POOL4TOOL Teams With D+B Germany to Address Supply-Chain Risk

POOL4TOOL Corp., a consultancy and applications vendor specializing in electronic sourcing, has formed a partnership with D+B Germany, a provider of business-information services with an emphasis on supplier risk.

Six Behaviors To Avoid While 3PL Scorecarding

Earlier this year, Oregon's Caroline Inglis nearly earned a place in history as the first golfer to win her state's fourth consecutive championship, beating her closest competitor by nine strokes. Unfortunately, an innocent mistake she made after the final hole - signing a scorecard her partner had incorrectly filled out - earned her a disqualification instead.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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