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Rick Blasgen Looks Forward and Back as CSCMP Celebrates 50 Years

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The World of Humanitarian Supply Chains

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Three Experts on How Integrating Mobile Technology Leads to Success

As businesses increasingly become more mobile, integrating different devices, applications and data into a single, seamless network is a significant challenge. In this Power Lunch roundtable, conducted at the annual user conference sponsored by Barcoding Inc., three experts discuss the keys to a successful integration project and identify common mistakes to avoid. They are: Martin Jack, chief technology officer at Barcoding Inc.; Kerry Kulp, network systems consultant at Cumulus Consulting Group; and Kelly Harris, director of program management at Barcoding Inc. The conversation is facilitated by SupplyChainBrain Editor Emeritus Jean Murphy.

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Talent Management, Digital Readiness Among Most Significant Blind Spots, Business Leaders Say

Business leaders around the world feel least prepared to execute on strategies for driving growth - among them, large-scale transformation, open innovation, digital channels, and talent management - according to a global survey released today by The Boston Consulting Group.

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Most Manufacturers Struggle to Fill Skilled Positions with Qualified Candidates, Poll Says

A survey of hiring managers and human resources professionals about recruiting and employment trends in manufacturing and distribution found that 77 percent of manufacturers and distributors are facing challenges finding skilled workers for new positions and to replace workers who have left.

Despite Sluggish Economy, Overall Global Employment Picture Said to Be Relatively Stable

Global hiring conditions are expected to remain stable or improve slightly at the start of the new year, as many employers appear to remain resilient in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty and other disruptions. This is according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, which canvassed more than 65,000 employers from 42 countries and territories.

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Retail Industry Adds 13,500 Jobs in November

In adding 13,500 jobs in November, the retail industry in the United States is said to be slowly but surely shaking off the recession.

Frustrated with Washington, Some States Raise Minimum Wage on Their Own

While President Obama and Congress keep talking about the plight and economic cost of Americans' declining incomes, a growing number of states and municipalities frustrated by federal inaction are moving to do something about it. Legislators and voters in five states "” California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island "” and in four local governments this year approved measures raising the minimum wage above the current national rate of $7.25 an hour, in one case as high as $15 an hour.

Labor Abuse in Asia: A Problem That Won't Go Away

It's no secret that working conditions in overseas factories are often miserable. Manufacturers and retailers, bombarded by decades of public outcry, have had plenty of time to do something about it. So why are we still having this discussion?

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Don't Ignore the 'People' Part of S&OP

People and their corporate cultures are essential elements in crafting an effective sales and operations planning process, says Eric Kulikowski, senior director of supply chain optimization with Philips Home Healthcare Solutions.

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Growth Prospects for Small, Medium-sized Enterprises in Europe Called 'Encouraging'

This year is likely to mark a turning point for the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union, with total employment expected to increase by 0.3 percent and value-added by 1 percent as compared to 2012. Preliminary forecasts expect the positive developments further accelerating in 2014. After five years of an uncertain economic environment, 2013 is expected to be the first year since 2008 with a combined increase in aggregated employment and value-added of the EU's SMEs.

DHL Expands Job Openings at New Distribution Center

Work has begun on a major new Sainsbury's distribution facility in Daventry, in the United Kingdom, which will create over 900 jobs and support the company's rapidly growing general merchandise business.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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