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Pharmaceutical Giant is One of First to Launch Serialization Program

Challenge: Some recent estimates suggest as much as 10% of the global drug supply is counterfeit and that $75 billion per year is lost to counterfeit drugs. Beginning in 2017 all manufacturers will need to start meeting federal compliancy regulations for serialization.

Why Disney's MagicBands Are a Cash Cow in the Making

Disney found another way to simplify guests' resort experience and make a ton of money in the process. Just in time for summer, Disney has rolled out RFID-enabled MagicBands for guests visiting the Walt Disney World resort.

Making the Case for In-store Pickup of Online Orders

It's no secret that the apparel, accessory and lifestyle world has long led the way in driving digital innovation across the retail frontier. Considering early initiatives around the convergence of in-store and online channels, several apparel pioneers come to mind – Macy's, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Gap.

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Equilibrium in Workforce Supply & Demand Is Exception Today, Not the Norm, Study Says

Every economy's ability to compete depends on a steady supply of human capital and talent. When that supply is inadequate, imbalances result, creating serious threats not only to the economy but also to social and political stability and future development. This impact, moreover, extends beyond borders.

Opus Global Acquires Global Third Party Hiperos, LLC

Opus Global has acquired Hiperos LLC, a global software vendor connecting more than 300,000 entities on behalf of third parties serving the energy, financial services, food, real estate, pharmaceuticals and technology sectors.

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SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Amusement Parks Use Sustainable Plastic Cups

Coca-Cola and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment expect SeaWorld's switch to PlantBottle plastic in its refillable cups to remove 35 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, the companies say. The recyclable cup, using Coke's sustainable packaging technology, is now available in all SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks across the U.S.

Maersk, MSC Go Back to Drawing Board and Devise New Collaborative Alliance

Maersk and MSC have reacted to China's objections to the proposed P3 alliance by coming up with a new vessel sharing arrangement called 2M that they hope will be agreed by all regulatory authorities before the beginning of next year. Out has gone CMA CGM, in order to bring the agreement's market share down to more acceptable levels, and in has come a much simpler joint coordination committee to monitor the carriers' network on a daily basis.

Retail, So in Need of Innovative Technology, Is Said to Be Slow to Make IT Investment

Retailers generally have a reputation for being slow to embrace the latest innovations in technology. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the retail industry as a whole spends far less on technology than nearly all other service sectors.

F&B Connect Congress 2015

Market demands, the enormous interests from our clients and the unlimited opportunities on the Food and Beverage market inspired TEG The Events Group to bring F&B Connect to life!

Yusen Logistics Launches Two Temperature-Controlled Services in Asia

Yusen Logistics has launched two new services for temperature-controlled products in Asia.

Field to Market Alliance Launches Crop Supply Chain Sustainability Program

Field to Market launched an agricultural supply chain program for U.S. commodity crops.

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Supermarkets Could Soon Manipulate Where You Walk in Store, Send Coupons to Smartphones

You walk into the local supermarket, list in hand. Eggs, milk, bread, some pork chops and steaks, cereal, potatoes, fruit, and what the heck, maybe a bag of chips. You know the routine: with basic meat, bread and dairy necessities strategically set up around the perimeter, you'll have to pass by a host of other items on the way there and back.

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