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The Shale Industry Is Scrambling to Catch Up to Its Own Boom

Five years ago, the thought of $55-a-barrel oil would have given Piotr Galitzine heartburn. Now it's keeping one of his steel-pipe shops in Houston open 24/7 and fueling a flurry of orders.

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to Largest in 5 Years

The U.S. chalked up its largest trade deficit since March 2012 as a jump in merchandise imports in January exceeded a smaller gain in shipments overseas.

Social Listening Is the Key to Understanding Your Customer

Somebody out there is talking about your product. And you had better be listening.

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RFID-Enabled Fuel-Monitoring System Connects to Internet of Things

Fluid Management Technology Pty Ltd. (FMT), a specialist in fuel tank management, has developed an RFID- and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled solution for clients that need to accurately monitor their fuel consumption. The backbone of the system is a device that the company calls the SmartFill GEN 2, which helps prevent theft by restricting fuel dispensal only to authorized users.

Digital Transformation to Put the Consumer Back in Consumer Packaged Goods

Analyst Insight: The lines between consumer products and retail are more blurred than ever. But for large CPG companies, the challenge remains to create seamless, responsive supply networks optimized to sense demand and respond efficiently, whether shipping to a major retailer or an individual customer. The next five years will see increased adoption of digital technology, heightened M&A activity, and new competition from unexpected sources, all jockeying for a place in customers' homes. – Matt Gunn, manager of Industry Solutions, GT Nexus

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Trump Trade Friction Overlooks America's Surplus in Services

One thing that's often missed in President Donald Trump's complaints about the U.S. trade deficit is America's $248bn surplus in exports of services like education, banking and software.

Amazon Deforestation, Once Tamed, Comes Roaring Back

A few months ago, a representative from Cargill traveled to this remote colony in Bolivia's eastern lowlands in the southernmost reaches of the vast Amazon River basin with an enticing offer.

New Amazon Free-Shipping Threshold Reflects Growing E-Commerce Competition

In a quick counter-salvo, Amazon has announced it's lowering the free shipping threshold for non-Prime members from $49 to $35, a response to Walmart's move earlier this month.

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Sustainability Group Advocates New Packaging Design for E-Commerce

Packaging for e-commerce may well look different from that of the traditional retailer. And lucky that it is, given commerce sales grew in the U.S. at 14.6 percent in 2015, according to Internet Retailer.

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FLEXcon Takes On Digital Revolution With Automation, Workforce Changes

FLEXcon was founded in 1956 when Myles McDonough saw an unmet need. "My father was an adhesive salesperson with a chemistry background, helping customers throughout New England learn how to run and where to use newly developed acrylic based adhesives," notes his son, Neil. "He noticed that his customers frequently turned down small orders. If the order was for less than 3,000 yards, then it was not worth setting up the adhesive coating machine. He believed, and subsequently proved, that there was a good business in small custom orders, if you organized yourself effectively and priced the order appropriately."

Revlon Is Advertising on Amazon Boxes

Revlon Inc., making its first major marketing push since it bought Elizabeth Arden Inc. last year, is tapping Amazon.com Inc. and Lady Gaga to reinvigorate sales and better reach millennials.

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The Cold Chain's Future Depends on Collaboration

A truly integrated relationship can mean success for each party. It's time to go for a 'win-win' for everyone.

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