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Gaining Perspective on 'New Industrial Revolution'

Few economic entities have been grabbing as many headlines in recent years as the factory. Increasingly human-like robots, self-replicating 3D printers, and software programs that are directing complex supply chains have all been in the news. Reactions have been varied, with some worrying about employment implications and others sensing the possibility of a new era of U.S. industrial might.

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The Need Increases to Alter Your Supply Chain Talent Strategy

There is no disputing that talent is a top challenge for companies worldwide. In PwC's 2014 CEO Survey, 93 percent of participants said they recognize the need to change their strategies for talent, but 61 percent acknowledged that they haven't yet taken the first step. The challenge is especially acute in supply chain operations, which is facing a talent shortage - despite an increasing number of undergraduate majors, MBA concentrations and entire programs in supply chain management.

Millennials Found to Be Confident in Use, Security of Mobile Payment Technology

Research reveals vast age differences in U.S. consumers' attitudes toward mobile payments, with Generations Y and Z - often referred to as Millennials - twice as likely to view them as faster, easier or more efficient than other types of transactions. These younger consumers also show more confidence in the security of mobile payments - although Generations Y and X are actually more concerned than Baby Boomers about the possibility of a personal information breach via mobile payments.

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Customer Service at Lowe's? Robots That Roam the Aisles.

The robots are coming. Lowe's is testing whether new "bots on wheels" can improve its customer service, like helping a shopper find a match for something as simple as a nail. Four robots are being tested an Orchard Supply Hardware store owned by Lowe's Companies Inc. in San Jose, Calif.

Are High Taxes Causing American Business to Sour on France?

Competition for job-creating foreign direct investment (FDI) is brutal these days in the European Union. Although it used to be the world's biggest recipient of FDI, its global share has now fallen from almost 29 percent in 2011 to 17 percent in 2013, according to UNCTAD. With European investment subdued, banks reining in lending and economies struggling to grow, foreigners with fat wallets are more than usually needed. Even France has engaged this year in a charm offensive to lure them in. So a recent study suggesting that only 12 percent of American companies with operations in France rate it positively as an investment destination is ruffling feathers.

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Chemicals Market Could See Trillion-dollar Sales by 2018

After battling strong headwinds in 2013, chemical stocks have begun to bounce back this year driven in large part by the surging shale energy boom and a booming North American market. While any downturn in the economy could weigh on this cyclical sector, market dynamics and management strategies look poised to reward investors with performance gains and respectable dividend yields.

Don't Just Monitor Supplier's Financial Health - Holistically Improve It

A key component of supplier risk management for many companies is monitoring the supplier's financial health and viability to try and obtain early warning of potential supplier issues that could impact the continuity of supply. However, by itself, supplier monitoring misses opportunities to actually bolster and improve the supplier's financial health, which is particularly important for those suppliers that are highly leveraged and/or have cash flow challenges.

A Supply-Chain Made of Paper: Is It Sustainable?

Don't tell anyone, but deep into the Electronic Age, we're still using paper.

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FinancialForce.com Introduces Human Capital Management Tool

FinancialForce.com, a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) provider on the Salesforce1 platform, has introduced Everyday HCM (Human Capital Management).

Reality Check: Maybe It's Just Too Costly to Do Business in Arctic

Despite high hopes for Arctic business from mining to shipping as the ice melts rapidly and temperatures rise twice as fast as the global average, few firms say the sums still make sense.

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The Perils and Pitfalls of Lean Inventories

Manufacturing and distribution executives love the idea of slashing inventories. But it's distribution-center managers who must deal with the consequences.

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Retailers Get Ready for Surge in Online Shopping

With expectations higher than ever for a merry omnichannel holiday season, retailers are assertively preparing their shipping operations to avoid delivery and service hiccups.

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