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Many Execs Realize They Are Not Handling Cyber-crime Effectively

Research McKinsey conducted in partnership with the World Economic Forum suggests that companies are struggling with their capabilities in cyber-risk management.

Penetrating Foreign Markets Fraught with Complexities, Hurdles. No Wonder So Many Companies Stumble.

For every company that thrives in a foreign market, probably five companies stumble. The complexities of entering a foreign market can result in many strategic mistakes and missteps. Even businesses that eventually "win" in a geographic region can teeter on the edge for years.

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Chinese Accuse Pharmaceutical Executive of Bribery to Build Sales

A British senior executive working in China for the global pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline helped orchestrate a long-running bribery and fraud scheme that involved making secret payments to doctors, hospital staff and government officials to bolster drug sales, Chinese authorities said.

Women in Supply Chain: Are the Doors Open?

You'd like to think that the people who manage a global supply chain are as diverse as the pieces that make it up. But that's not always the case.

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Crystal & Company Launches Supply Chain Risk-Management Tool

Crystal & Company, a strategic risk and insurance advisory service, has launched a Web-based tool to manage supply-chain risk.

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Politics Hamper Improving North America's Border Infrastructure

Twenty years after NAFTA, the failure of member countries to invest in adequate border infrastructure is catching up with us. To reverse the drag on our competitiveness, North America needs an infrastructure bank. To this end, Canada should join and lead the transformation of the North American Development Bank.

To Succeed, You 'Must' Align Lean Initiative with Merchandising Strategy

Any attempt to apply "lean" thinking to a manufacturer or retailer's supply chain must have merchandise lifecycle plans in alignment with supply chain strategy to succeed, according to the vice president of strategic services at software company JDA.

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Rail, Trucking Interests Back Beefed-up Investment in Transportation Infrastructure

America's trucking companies and railroads quite literally are the lifeblood of this economy; connecting farms to the dinner table, warehouses to stores and American businesses to consumers at home and across the globe. Without the hard work of millions of drivers, train crews and employees all across our industries, this economy would simply stop.

Cloud Providers 'Could Do More' to Ensure Their Services Won't Fail

Cloud providers do not give companies enough insight into performance and customer demand, according to Compuware.

Sana International and J. Canavati Partner in New Joint Venture for Exporters

Sana International Inc., an export-management company, has joined with J. Canavati & Co., LLC, an agent for international logistics and trading firms, to develop new international markets for U.S. exports.

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Are You Paying for Retail Space You Simply Don't Need?

Retail space isn't what it used to be. More people are browsing and buying online. Stores can get products faster from manufacturers, so they don't need as much space to warehouse inventory. Small businesses are thus moving to smaller storefronts to lower costs.

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