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Volkswagen Executive Pleads Guilty in Emissions Scandal

A German Volkswagen executive has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges in Detroit in a scheme to cheat on emission tests of nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles.

Stalled Trade Agenda Leaves Industries in a Lurch

Donald Trump promised Americans that they would be exhausted from "winning" on trade under his presidency. But nearly seven months after Trump took office, the industries he vowed to protect have become tired of something else: waiting.

081017 Stalled Trade Agenda Leaves

15 ERP Disasters and Dustups - and How to Avoid Them

You can find out how crucial an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software rollout can be for a company from a single word: billions - as in lawsuit price tags over failed ERP and customer relationship management (CRM).

Opinion: The Urgency of Better Strategic Insights

A dashboard from a 1980s or 1990s economy sedan in a modern hybrid sports car would catch your attention for all kinds of aesthetic and technical reasons.

Blockchain Company Launches Digital Currency to Reduce Cargo No-Shows

Hong Kong-based company 300cubits is aiming to partially replace U.S. dollars in the container shipping industry with tokens soon to be launched on Ethereum - an open-source, public, blockchain-based platform.

080917 Blockchain Company Launches Digital

Wal-Mart Puts Chemicals in Spotlight by Joining New Program

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has joined a new program that rates companies on their use of chemicals, a move that puts fresh pressure on the consumer-products industry to police its ingredients.

080917 Wal Mart Puts Chemicalsin

Economy Rebounds From Slow Start to 2017

The U.S. economy in the second quarter shrugged off its weak start to the year, reflecting a major boost from consumer spending.

Amazon Is the Topic Companies Can't Avoid

What looms over businesses as far flung as car repair, lab equipment and swimming pool gear? In a word, Amazon.

080917 Amazon Isthe Topic

Hitting Paris Accord Goals Requires Urgent Business Support, Researchers Warn

There's a 5-percent chance of reaching the goals set by the Paris agreement - or keeping temperature increases to no more than 2 degrees Celsius by mid century - according to new research published in Nature Climate Change.

Opinion: The Shared Economy Could Kill Global Supply Chains

After the second World War, companies looked outside their walls and built global supply chains to create the scale they alone could not produce. Now, we are in a next phase of manufacturing, where managers are beginning to explore outside their supply chains to unlock the power of the shared economy.

The Luxury Arms Race: Michael Kors and Coach Target Takeovers

The global luxury market has long been dominated by three giants, all European - LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Kering and Richemont. Now, it has two hungry American players with which to contend.

U.K. Consumers Prefer Free Over Fast Delivery, Report Says

There is a mismatch between what retailers and consumers perceive as a preferred shipping option, according to a report.

080817 Uk Consumers Prefer Free

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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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