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One-Size-Fits-All Foreign Direct Investment Doesn't Work in Highly Diverse Africa

Only a few years ago, Africa was being dubbed "the next Asia," and multinationals watched with mounting interest as local economies boomed across the continent. Although a decline in global commodity demand has since ushered in a slowdown, Africa remains a promising long-term growth market.

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In Digital World, Even Strong CPG Companies Must Know How to Compete with Amazon

Does a CPG company with a strong brand, solid market share and good growth really need to adjust its strategy for Amazon?

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Livingston International Expands Services in Asia

Livingston International, a customs broker and trade-compliance company, has expanded operations in Asia with the offering of a suite of global trade management (GTM) services in Taiwan, and an expanded presence in China.

360pi Teams With MarkMonitor for Online Brand Protection

360pi, a provider of price and product intelligence, has joined with brand-protection expert MarkMonitor to aid brands in identifying and addressing online threats to revenues and reputations.

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Yusen Logistics Opens Temp-Controlled Facility in Hong Kong

Yusen Logistics (Hong Kong) Ltd. has opened a temperature-controlled facility at the Tsuen Wan Logistics Center in Hong Kong.

Are You Losing Millions Through Poor Supply Chain Tax Planning?

The supply chain is core to how your business is run and its costs, profit and growth. With the increasing globalization of business, variable taxes and duties across trading borders have a huge impact on overall cost, supplier sourcing, manufacturing strategies and distribution network structure.

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Group Procurement Organizations, Distributors Should Work Hand in Hand

While not as prevalent today as in the past, there has been tension between group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and distributors over the years. A good deal of the tension was the result of a misunderstanding as to the roles each plays in the supply chain. For instance, many distributors believed - and may still believe - that they are in competition with GPOs.

JDA Unveils Cloud App for Workforce, Transportation Management

JDA Software Group, Inc. has introduced new cloud-based applications in support of workforce management, transportation and forecasting.

Demand for Natural Gas to Soar as Commitments to Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions Grow

On Dec. 12, 2015, at the United Nations' 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris, negotiators from nearly 200 countries signed an ambitious agreement aimed at stemming global warming.

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Successful B2B Customer Engagement Requires More Than Copying B2C Formula

In the B2B world companies have been reluctant to open up to their customer networks. Rather than use social media, for instance, they rely on the traditional way of engaging with prospects and customers. So, if you have a problem with your industrial cement mixer, you usually have only two options: read the manual or call your sales rep.

U.S. Senate Votes to Fund Infrastructure Improvements of Navigable Waterways

Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the FY2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill by a wide margin of 90 to eight. It is the first appropriations legislation to pass the Senate this year, and it incorporates $6bn in funding for the Civil Works Program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the agency charged with maintenance and improvements to navigable waterways.

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