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    Small & Mid-Size Manufacturers

    Small, Medium Enterprises Optimistic About Economy

    Feb. 17, 2017
    More than two thirds of the SMEs surveyed expect significant revenue growth of at least 4% over the next 12 months.
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    Supply Chain

    Five Important Supply Chain Events of 2016

    Feb. 14, 2017
    “The earthquakes that impacted southern Taiwan and Japan in the first half of the year, and the bankruptcy declaration of Hanjin Shipping caused considerable disruptions to global...
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    Leadership

    Trump and Congress Move Swiftly to Press Their Regulatory Reform Agenda

    Feb. 14, 2017
    Initial actions are designed to set the template for future reforms after the President’s appointees are in place.
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    Warehousing and Distribution

    Imports, Retail Sales and Economy Should All Improve in 2017

    Feb. 13, 2017
    Infrastructure investments promised by the Trump administration could lead to stronger retail import growth than in 2016.
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    Supply Chain

    Where are the Employees at Amazon’s High-Tech Store?

    Feb. 9, 2017
    Last March Amazon created a supermarket that pushed the boundaries of technology. The store, located in Seattle and called Amazon Go, is based on technology that allows customers...
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    Material Handling & Logistics

    Why 98% of Companies Do Not Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

    Jan. 26, 2017
    Only 2% of corporate sustainability programs achieve or exceed their aims, compared to 12% of other corporate transformation programs.
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    Warehousing and Distribution

    Forklift Awards Nominations Are Announced

    Jan. 24, 2017
    Nominees to undergo one-week test and innovation check to determine winners.
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    The Economy

    Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2017

    Jan. 23, 2017
    Equipment acquisition, valued at $1.5 trillion this year, continues to drive the supply chains across all U.S. manufacturing.
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    Talent

    Wanted: Workers with Soft Skills

    Jan. 19, 2017
    Supply chain experience may land a job interview, but it's the soft skills that will land the job.