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In a Global Economy, the Future of Retail Is Local

Customers increasingly wonder: We have instant delivery for pizza and Chinese food. So why not porch swings and power tools?

Q&A | Operational Transformation: The Google Way

How does a tech giant retain the innovative culture and drive of a startup? Daniel Kaulfus, global head of logistics and operations, describes "The Google Way."

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Mysterious $1,000 Lab Bills Leave Patients Baffled and Annoyed

Four in 10 insured adults under age 64 said they received an unexpected medical bill in the past year, according to a poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

As Costs Rise, Can European Firms Raise Prices Fast Enough?

Rising costs are becoming a challenge worldwide: Prices of raw materials and wages have gained this year, a trend increasingly noted by executives.

Old-School Retailers Stumbled Into Holiday Spending Weekend

Black Friday is increasingly an online shopping event, and that’s not necessarily a good thing for legacy retailers.

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Supply Chain Nightmares: What Keeps a Buyer Up at Night

Managing risk is a critical aspect of any buyer's job — and globalization has made that task more difficult than ever.

‘Smart’ or Not, A.I. Is Playing a Crucial Role in Ensuring Food Safety

The battle over whether artificial intelligence truly mimics the workings of the human brain rages on. But we may be missing the point.

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Trump Moves Forward With Plans to Tighten U.S. High-Tech Exports

The measure could have a “profound and long lasting adverse impact” on relations between the U.S. and China, analysts say.

Black Friday Backlog: Canada’s Postal Strikes Near ‘Crisis Territory’ for Retailers

Rotating strikes are threatening Canada's holiday shopping rush, with the government resisting calls to end a dispute that has undelivered parcels piling up.

Amazon’s Latest Crusade in the Grocery Delivery Wars: Thanksgiving Dinner

The turkey is browning, your guests are on route, and you suddenly remember a forgotten ingredient. Amazon stands ready to bail you out.

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Holiday Hiring Demystified: The Power of Advanced Analytics

Combined with a strong link between supply-chain and finance departments, advanced analytics can make holiday hiring easy as pie.

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Q&A | The Challenges of Automotive Supply Chains

Demands for service and efficiency in the automotive industry are more intense than ever before.

Demands for service and efficiency in the automotive industry are more intense than ever before. Trey Lyda, vice president of corporate services with Comprehensive Logistics, lays out the challenges and some solutions.

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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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