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Like It or Not, Retailers Must Cope With a Higher Minimum Wage
Here's a bit of advice for big-box retailers who fear a rise in the minimum wage: Get used to it.
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Should You Lease or Buy That New Equipment That You Need?
As the economy continues to improve, more manufacturers are making capital investments to fuel their growth. When business owners and managers consider acquiring equipment, they often think of their payment option as a "lease versus buy" decision.
It's Not Enough to Have a CIO. You Need a Chief Information Security Officer.
It's past time for all major companies – certainly in the Fortune 500, but the advice carries on down into even medium-sized organizations – to carve out a C-level role focusing solely on security.
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China, India Remain Best Markets to Grow U.S. Exports, Report Finds
Emerging markets such as China and India offer the best trade prospects for U.S. businesses, with U.S. export growth to those countries expected to average 9 percent a year through 2030, according to a report from HSBC.
Robotics' New Wave Takes Guesswork Out of Palletizing
A neighbor down the street put in a new brick walk last summer. Each brick was identical, which made it easy to stack them alongside each other for a seamless path. If only palletizing were that simple. But as warehouse workers contend with boxes of all shapes and sizes, a one-size-fits-all pallet pattern just won’t cut it.
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NASA Awards Private Industry Contracts to Build Rockets to Ferry Astronauts to Space Station
NASA on Tuesday awarded a pair of much-anticipated contracts, worth up to $6.8bn combined, to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station to Boeing and SpaceX in a deal that would allow the U.S. to launch astronauts into space from U.S. soil for the first time in years.
Yusen Logistics UK Launches Trans-Atlantic Export LCL Service
Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd. has announced a new range of trans-Atlantic services, providing complete North American coverage.
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Onset Announces Wireless Device for Temperature, Humidity Logging
Onset Computer Corp., a vendor of data loggers for performance monitoring, has developed the HOBO MX1101.
Vascor Completes Deal to Acquire Commonwealth Express
Vascor Ltd., a global provider of automotive logistics services, has acquired Commonwealth Express, Ltd., a U.S.-based specialist in asset-based transportation and brokerage.
RFID Solution Tracks Trucks Used to Haul Masonry Products
Mutual Materials, a Pacific Northwest manufacturer and hauler of stones, bricks and other masonry products used for landscaping and construction purposes, is monitoring the locations and conditions of its vehicles via an RFID-based solution provided by electronic fleet-management technology company Zonar.
Three Procurement Practices to Maintain Competitiveness, Uphold Brand Reputation in the Rag Trade
The issue of ethical sourcing is a point of contention among procurement and supply chain professionals. The general sentiment is that the balancing act of being globally competitive and remaining a genuine corporate citizen is getting harder and harder. This is especially true for the rag trade. Apparel companies are consistently faced with the challenge of reducing costs while upholding ethical labour practices within their supply chain. How procurement and supply chain professionals in the sector manage this plays an increasingly important role in protecting company margins, brand reputation and growth. So what are the issues and factors at play and how can the risks involved be managed?
XPO Logistics Wraps Up Acquisition of New Breed
XPO Logistics Inc. has completed the acquisition of New Breed Holding Co., a provider of contract logistics services, at a cash purchase price of $615m.
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