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FAA Pressed to Deliver OK to Use Small Drones for Commerce

With companies like Amazon.com and Google advancing plans to use small unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial purposes, pressure is mounting on the Federal Aviation Administration to quickly release rules governing private drone use.

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Replacing Cheap Human Labor, Robots Are Reporting for Duty

When people think "robots," they often envision vaguely humanoid sci-fi-movie beings with strange speech patterns. But today’s state-of-the-art robots are a far cry from that outdated stereotype. And they are showing up for work.

Big-Box Retailing: Will E-Commerce Blow the House Down?

In the folktale "The Three Little Pigs," a house made of brick is the one that the Big Bad Wolf can't blow down. If only today's brick-and-mortar retailers were as sturdy.

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Tread Carefully: Some Emerging Markets Are High-Growth And High-Risk

Across Asia and the Middle East, rising incomes and accelerating investment in infrastructure have attracted multinationals eager to expand their global presence. But success in these high-growth emerging markets (HGEMs) often proves elusive.

One Filing, 48 Agencies: Introducing the 'Single Window' for Trade Compliance

For international traders who are sick of filing documents with multiple regulatory agencies, help is on the way.

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Proper Planning Up Front Required if Lean Programs Are to Maximize Production, Profitability Increases

Significant effort and dollars are invested in lean initiatives each year in manufacturing plants across the United States. These investments can yield significant production and profitability gains if done properly.

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Chief Marketing, Information Officers Need to Be on Same Page for Big Data to Equal Big Profit

A global company recently decided to do what many companies are doing: figure out how to turn big data into big profits. It put together a preliminary budget and a request for proposal that in effect asked vendors to take the data the company had and identify opportunities.

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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Managing Brands Through Effective Supply Chain Management

From banners to jerseys, flags to face paint, the World Cup illustrated just how important a brand is for firing up fans. As brands come to mean more to everyday consumers, so, too, do the processes – from procurement to distribution – needed to fulfill a brand’s promise.

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Digital Is the Future for CPG Companies, And They Need to Plan for It Now

The digital revolution is penetrating the consumer packaged goods space more and more, says a report that highlights how CPG companies can best position themselves for growth and unlock digital and e-commerce opportunities.

Insurance Springs Up to Cover Small Businesses as They Come Under More Cyber-attacks

In light of all the hacker attacks in the news, is there insurance that covers smaller businesses in case of an attack? Yes, there is.

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Voluntary Sustainability Standard Developed for Small-Appliance Industry

The first voluntary U.S. sustainability standard for small appliances and floor care appliances has been released, intended to help portable and floor care appliance manufacturers evaluate the environmental sustainability of their products.

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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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