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Is It Too Early to Say There Is a Renaissance in Manufacturing?

Forging a revolution in thought, application and process, the expansion policies set into place across the country have spurred a new environment in manufacturing – one which is set to renew what we know of industry, change the way we produce goods and spark innovations of intellect and function across many sectors as well as society as a whole. If there's any other definition necessary for a renaissance, we don't know of one.

In June, Shippers See Rise in Truckload Linehaul Rates Over Same Time Last Year

Truckload linehaul rates paid by North American shippers in June were 5.2 percent higher than in June of last year.

For Defense Industry, the Good News Is That Slack Times May Be Coming to End

Arms-makers are going through a lean period. Some big contracts, such as ones to make bombers, trainer aircraft and drones, are still up for grabs in America, the world’s biggest spender. But it and other rich-world governments, struggling to curb their deficits, are trying ever harder to get the most bang for the fewest bucks.

More and More, U.S. Firms Use Chinese Money in Cross-border Transactions

Although U.S. companies still trail their European counterparts in using the Chinese currency renminbi for cross-border deals, the frequency has nearly doubled in the past year, according to a recent HSBC study, as reported by the publication Treasury & Risk.

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UPS Enhances Field Stocking Locations for Medical Device Makers

UPS has developed a network of Field Stocking Locations to handle medical device shipments.

Xplore Technologies Unveils New Rugged Windows Tablet

Xplore Technologies Corp. has developed the Bobcat, a new, fully ruggedized Windows tablet.

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SAP Issues New Version of Demand Signal Management App

SAP SE has released version 2.0 of the SAP Demand Signal Management application.

Most Businesses Don't Have Risk Assessment, Mitigation Strategies in Place, Research Says

Outside risks can stretch supply chains' capabilities to the breaking point, but executives who run them often fail to develop risk contingency plans, according to a new study from the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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Inventory Management, Analytics, E-Commerce Solutions Top Items on Independent Retailers' Shopping Lists, Study Says

Inventory management and predictive analytics software, in-store mobile device integration and e-commerce solutions are the biggest technology priorities for independent brick-and-mortar retailers, according to LightSpeed's first annual Retail Tech Forecast.

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How HP Is Working to Eliminate 'Conflict Minerals' from the Supply Chain

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Banks More Open to Lending to Small Business

By many accounts, as the economy adds jobs, more small businesses are looking to borrow money, and more banks are eager to lend it - at least to the right borrowers.

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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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