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US Economy Continues Upswing with July Job Boom

The U.S. economy added 209,000 jobs in July, according to government data released Friday, surpassing economists' expectations and suggesting the economy continues to thrive after an extended streak of job gains in recent years.

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Wisconsin Woos Foxconn—But at What Cost?

The deal with the Taiwanese electronics supplier comes with a heavy price tag for Wisconsin taxpayers: $3 billion in state tax credits that dwarf the typical incentive package companies receive from local governments.

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Supply Chain Education

Study: Automation, Offshoring may Extend Job Losses Beyond the Factory Floor

Supply Chain Education

Closing the Logistics and Supply Chain Gender Gap Starts with Education and Company Culture

Women account for 50 to 55 percent of the U.S. workforce, but a mere 35 percent of supply chain employees are female.

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E-Commerce Solutions

How to Thrive in Today’s E-Commerce-Driven World

E-commerce is expected to grow between 8 to 12 percent, while brick-and-mortar retail is expected to grow 2.8 percent.

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How Mobile Is Revolutionizing Commerce for Business-to-Business Buyers and Sellers

Mobile is becoming a must-have in business-to-business commerce to drive more sales and enable real-time order updates.

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Barcoding, Inc. Launches New #SupplyChainGeek Network Website

The goal of the network is to provide continuing education and improvement to Barcoding customers and partners.

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Passion outside the Office Translates into Professional Success

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Kenco Group’s Innovation Research Manager Matt McLelland enjoys a variety of outdoor activities that keep him both personally and professionally motivated.

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Emerging Technologies

Wal-Mart Patent Filing Reveals Amazon Dash-Style Automatic Reordering Device

Wal-Mart’s system would integrate the Internet of Things to determine whether items need replenishment.

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Apple Invests in U.S. Manufacturing Jobs with $1 Billion Fund

Apple will dedicate resources to American job creation with a $1 billion fund to invest in advanced manufacturing.

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U.S. Private Hiring Slows, Services Growth Speeds Up in April

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

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