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The Internet of Things May Be the Next Great 'Transformation' in Business

The Internet of Things (IoT) may be more significant in reshaping the competitive landscape than the arrival of the Internet. Its productivity potential is so powerful it will deliver a new era of prosperity.

Surprisingly, China May Have Some Management Lessons to Impart

China Inc. might appear to be an improbable source of fresh management thinking. Its state-owned enterprises are, for the most part, regulated giants that are experimenting with Western management practices. China has yet to produce a world-class company like GE or Samsung, and outside the country most of its businesspeople are better known for amassing wealth than for innovative management ideas. Yet China offers more management lessons today than do most other countries.

Report From SCOPE Fall 2014

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Private Industry Turnaround Specialist Tries to Lead the Military PX Back to Financial Health

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service - widely known as the PX or the Exchange - is designed to provide everything a soldier might need or want, tax-free and often at a deep discount: uniforms, tactical gear, recreational sports equipment, vitamin supplements, electronics, furniture, booze, lawn ornaments. It serves 12.8 million customers in 50 states and more than 30 countries. In fiscal 2013 the PX had revenue of $8.3bn and a profit of $332m. About a third of that was reinvested in operations, and the rest - $208m - was plowed into the Pentagon's morale, welfare and recreation programs to provide services like playing fields and on-base Boy Scout troops.

IMO Rules That Loaded Ocean Containers or Their Contents Must Be Weighed Before Placement on Vessels

The International Maritime Organization has decided to make it mandatory to weigh loaded containers before they are transported by sea. The initiative is designed to enhance safety and prevent pollution of the marine environment.

Online Retail Sales Predicted to Hit $512Bn by 2020

Online sales are predicted to be about $300bn this year, rise to $335bn next year and be worth $512bn by 2020, according to research from FTI Consulting Inc.

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Kodak Revamps Its Digital-Camera Supply Chain

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The Impact of Social and Regulatory Compliance on the Supply Chain

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Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

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How Can a Maturing Company Stay Innovative and Agile?

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Platform Allows Retailers to Sell on Social Media Sites, Blogs

Shoppost, a platform for social commerce, is now available for retailers selling on the Amazon Webstore. Created by Zantler, Shoppost allows retailers to sell their products in-stream on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and blogs in a post that looks like an e-commerce storefront and will connect customers directly to the checkout process.

The State of Logistics in Mexico

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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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