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FTC Eyes Use of Appliances That Spy on Purchasers After They Leave the Store
In a case that has potentially significant consequences for NFC and RFID applications, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on so-called "phone home" technologies used by computer rental companies to monitor consumer behavior. When contemplating the use of any technology that provides use, location or other information about a product, retailers should be careful to ensure consumers know - or are at least able to know - exactly what the product is doing once they leave the store.
Wi-Fi Enabled Device Shipments Expected to Top 1.5 Billion in 2012
The number of Wi-Fi enabled devices shipped in 2012 is expected to surpass 1.5 billion. Growth is occurring across many markets, including mobile handsets, laptops, media tablets, printers, TVs and automotive.
DB Schenker Logistics Opens New HQ, Airfreight Hub at Heathrow
Schenker Limited, the U.K.-based arm of DB Schenker Logistics, has opened a new headquarters facility and airfreight hub at London's Heathrow Airport.
U.S. Manufacturing Revival: Seven Steps to Locking It
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Not Much Consolidation of Liner Shipping Industry Is Predicted for the Immediate Future
A recent Alphaliner report suggests that the liner shipping industry is unlikely to see much consolidation in the foreseeable future despite the carriers' present financial difficulties.
Economists Association Pessimistic About U.S. Economy Improving Much in 2013
No matter who gets elected president next month, the United States economy in 2013 will have only tepid growth. Does that sound like this year all over again? Yes, indeed.
Improving Your Approach to System Improvement Is Key to Success
System improvement is much more than problem solving. It is dual-staged, having two dependent parts that must be handled with the same enthusiasm to ensure success. The first segment is concerned with problem identification and solution finding, while the second segment deals with realizing a corrective action.
There's Money for Retailers in International Shipping, But You Have to Know What You're Doing
U.S.-based retailers looking to get into international shipping should expect to see an increase in revenue, according to Craig Turnbull, CEO of Bongo International, just as long as they understand the market, the shipping industry and the needs of their customers. "There is an opportunity to increase revenue from 3 percent to 10 percent," Turnbull said.
Inttra Releases Shipping/Booking Apps; Enhances OceanSchedules
Inttra, developer of a multi-carrier network for managing ocean shipping, has released a Shipping Application Delivery Platform for integrating and deploying the vendor's applications from within existing logistics, transportation-management or enterprise resource planning systems.
Damco to Acquire Pacific Network Global Logistics
Damco, the global freight forwarder and logistics service provider, said it will acquire Pacific Network Global Logistics, a freight forwarder operating in China and Australia.
How Much More 'Blood' Can Wal-Mart Squeeze from Its Supplier Base?
Wal-Mart has long had what is virtually beyond question the largest retail supply chain, as measured by number of suppliers, global reach, volume of material, and overall spend on supplier goods. Wal-Mart also has been touted as an innovator in supply-chain management, but it's more accurate to say it uses its sheer size and market power to manipulate the supply chain.
Surge in Exports, Job Growth Predicted for U.S. in Coming Years
U.S. manufactured exports are expected to surge even more strongly in the coming years, according to research from The Boston Consulting Group, and - along with manufacturing jobs created from reshoring - may add 2.5 million to 5 million jobs by 2020.
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