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Supporting 7 Million Jobs in America, International Trade Is Crucial to Country's Economy

International trade supports millions of American jobs and is essential to the U.S. economy, the National Retail Federation says in a report that provides a state-by-state breakdown of the benefits of trade. According to NRF, trade supports nearly seven million retail jobs and benefits American businesses, families and workers.

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Grappling With the Unknown in Global Business Planning

Can we ever really know the Unknown? Or are we doomed to be forever surprised by economic, political and diplomatic upheavals?

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Airfreight Theft in EMEA Region Valued at $80M in 2014

In 2014, losses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as a result of cargo theft totaled $80m, according to the Transported Asset Protection Association. TAPA reported an average of three major cargo crimes occurred each day in 2014, targeting high-value, easy-to-steal goods in the supply chain, with an average loss of $221,000 each day.

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Manufacturing World Continues to Welcome Robots With Open Arms

In the manufacturing environment of today, robotics are now playing a significant role, taking on jobs beyond assembly and helping to drive efficiency, consistency, and productivity across the supply chain.

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Market for Energy Management Systems in Healthcare Industry to Top $2Bn by 2024, Report Says

Rising healthcare costs, competitive industry pressures, and concerns over stable power supplies in the face of recent severe natural disasters have generated a new and concentrated focus on the ways in which healthcare facilities procure, use and manage energy, according to a report from Navigant Research. These forces are driving governments and organizations to adopt new technologies to monitor and control energy use in in healthcare facilities. Global healthcare facility energy management system revenue is expected to grow from $948.8m annually in 2015 to $2.2bn in 2024.

Connectedness of Business Networks Requires Intelligence-driven Tools, Processes to Anticipate Cyber Attacks

If the past 12 months saw a dramatic increase in data breach activity, then the year ahead promises to bring an entirely new set of concerns - and a shift in how companies are responding to the cyber threat.

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Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

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Seven Things Small-business Owners Should Consider If They're Interested in Breaking Into China

China is one of the fastest-growing markets, and small business owners shouldn't be intimidated by perceived complexity around regulations or not being able to connect with a new culture and customer base. By thoughtfully making small changes to business and marketing methods as well as taking advantage of the myriad resources available, entrepreneurs can easily navigate these international waters.

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Consolidating Supply Management at Corporate Can Be Counterproductive If Factory Purchasing Slighted

A rationale often used in support of a more centralized corporate purchasing function is the need for a company to project "One Face to the Supplier".

Cybersecurity More Talked About Than Practiced at Most Companies, Study Says

Most organizations are not following incident response best practices and are not properly prepared to face the challenges of modern-day cyberthreats. So says a new RSA global breach readiness survey that included respondents from 30 nations.

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To Stay on Top of Your Company's Interaction with Customers, You Need Good CRM Solution

The rise of the social web provides an abundance of opportunities to reach and engage with potential customers, but these added touch points muddy the waters when it comes to effectively tracking and monitoring your company's interactions with individual prospects.

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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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