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Study Tracks Digital Influence on In-store Purchases

Digital interactions influence 36 cents of every dollar spent in the retail store, or approximately $1.1tr, according to the latest study from Deloitte Digital. By the end of 2014, that number will climb to 50 percent, or $1.5tr of total store sales.

Airfreight Association Plans Management Skills Workshop in June

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is set to launch its first professional development workshop this summer in the Netherlands.

U.S. Adds 208,000 Non-Farm Jobs in April

An estimated 208,000 new non-farm jobs were added to U.S. payrolls in April, according to D&B's May U.S Economic Health Tracker. This report provides a monthly, multidimensional perspective on the U.S. economy, including small business health, total job growth, and overall U.S. business health.

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Boeing's Defense Business Takes a Hit, But the Manufacturer Is Fighting Back

Boeing and its investors likely couldn't be happier with the first quarter 2014 earnings report: revenue rose 8 percent over the year-ago quarter, operating margins widened, and 2014 guidance got boost. The U.S. aerospace company ramped up deliveries for its 787 and 737 models to keep pace with demand, which in turn increased cash flow beyond analyst expectations. And a $374bn backlog of more than 5,100 aircraft guarantees that even if Boeing stopped booking new orders today it would take nearly a decade to deliver all the planes on order. But things don't appear quite so rosy in Boeing's Defense, Space & Security division.

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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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Top Challenges Facing Supply Chain Fleet Managers

Supply chain fleet managers are the uncelebrated heroes of today's economy. By orchestrating the vital link between supplier and consumer, they are responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of commerce despite numerous challenges affecting productivity, safety and customer satisfaction. Here is a look at the top supply chain fleet management challenges in 2014, along with key tips to help fleet managers overcome those challenges.

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Jobs in Manufacturing Becoming Scarcer Everywhere, Not Just in the Developed World

Manufacturing employment is falling almost everywhere, including in China. The phenomenon is driven by technology, and there's reason to think developing countries are going to follow a different path to wealth than the U.S. did—one that involves a lot more jobs in the services sector.

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The Show Must Go On: How Xerox Supports Tradeshow Logistics

The company combines internal support with a pair of outside logistics and fulfillment partners, to help its marketing and sales people maintain an intense schedule of tradeshow appearances.

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'Hiring Heroes Program' Launched to Help Make Jobs Available for Military Vets

Epicor Software Corporation, a provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, plans to hire more than 100 U.S. military veterans, "wounded warriors" and active duty personnel transitioning to the civilian workforce over the next 12 months as part of the company's new Hiring Heroes Program.

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Retailers - and Consumers - Need to Be Aware of Packaging's Environmental Impact

Today's consumer is more informed than ever about the products they are buying. This includes product attributes and information, advantages, limitations, and competitive pricing, among others. The notion of the informed consumer has also taken on a new meaning lately. Namely, consumers care where the products come from, and how it is made.

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How Logistics Helps Whirlpool Stay Competitive

We speak incessantly about the impact of "consumer demand" on manufacturers' supply chains. But do we really understand what that term means?

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Leveraging Lessons Learned in Helping the Victims of Superstorm Sandy

In October 2012, the American Logistics Aid Network used its extensive network of supply chain management professionals to help victims of one of the nation's most devastating hurricanes. The lessons learned there have continuing applicability.

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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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