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Is Globalization Dead - or Just Entering New Phase?

Is globalization over? Some commentators consider the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union to be a sign that it is. Brexit has certainly thrown markets, exchange rates, and consumer confidence into turmoil, but the model of globalization that has developed over the past 200 years started showing signs of change well before the referendum.

Macy's, IBM to Use Artificial Intelligence to Enhance In-store Shopping Experience

Artificial intelligence has been widely hyped for its potential to transform a broad swath of industries, from cybersecurity to medicine. Now, we might start to get a clearer picture for how it could be used to change the way we shop.

Eco360 Teams With Teradata for Allocation and Replenishment

Eco360 LLC, a subsidiary of EcoArk Holdings Inc., has partnered with Teradata to address supply-chain and retail inventory management.

Global Eyewear Industry to See Sales Reach $136Bn by 2021, Study Says

Worldwide sales of eyewear are forecast to reach $136bn by 2021, up from $121n in 2016, according to research from Euromonitor International.

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E2open Acquires Retail Analytics Expert Orchestro

E2open, provider of a supply-chain operating network, has acquired Orchestro, a vendor of demand-signal repositories and preemptive analytics for retail and omnichannel fulfillment.

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Value of Material Handling Equipment Market Could Exceed $148Bn by 2021

Improving economic conditions have boosted investment in the construction sector and also the spending pattern of consumers, both of which have contributed to growth in the material handling market. Another factor is rising labor costs, which has led to investments in these solutions to cut down on operating expenses.

In the Internet Age, Supply Chain Is Still a Risky Business

All the technology in the world won't protect you against the myriad of events that can severely disrupt a global supply chain.

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Steady Five Percent Growth Seen for Aircraft Refurbishing Market Through 2020

The global aircraft refurbishing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5 percent until 2020, according to research released by Technavio.

As E-Commerce Grows, More Emphasis Needed on Reverse Supply Chain

Over the years, retailers have become very good at the supply chain - the process of getting goods from the manufacturing plant to the customer. But today, many retailers face a different challenge: taking those goods back, a process referred to as the "reverse supply chain."

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Buying Items Right Off the Store's Shelf - at the Touch of a Spoon

Ikea Canada has completed a two-week trial of a solution that enabled shoppers to purchase merchandise with the tap of a spoon, thanks to radio frequency identification technology.

Almost 40 Percent of Companies Choose New E-Commerce Partner -- or Want One

Consumers expect seamless access to brands -- and their history with those brands -- on every channel they visit, and business shoppers are no exception.

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Imports Pick Up as Back-to-School Shopping Nears

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should see a small-but-significant increase this month as merchants stock up for the back-to-school season, then see a larger wave in late summer and fall for the holiday shopping season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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

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