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[INFOGRAPHIC, REPORT, & INTERACTIVE MAP] The US Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America

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The US manufacturing sector employed 12 million workers in 2013, or about 8.8 percent more than similar workers in the rest of the economy in 2012–2013. congressional district data for the first time.) The data shows that U.S. million workers in 2013, 8.8 gross domestic product) in 2013. It employed 12.0

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Reality of Being a Retailer in 2017

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Key statistics: In 2013, only 5% of retail sales were influenced by mobile devices, but this jumped to 37% in 2016. of customers will share location data for in-store discounts. Find out more about being a retailer in 2017 in the infographic below. Infographic: The Reality of Being a Retailer in 2017.

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

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restaurant industry made in 2013. Walmart’s inventory management now funnels information from stores such as point-of-sale data, warehouse inventory and real-time sales into a centralized database. The data is shared with suppliers who know when to ship more products. The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2013.”

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Report Points to Increase of Shippers Outsourcing Transportation Management Due to These 4 Core Benefits

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According to a recent report from Evan Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates, the 3pl industry is expected to see even more growth in the coming years than it saw from 2010-2013. percent in 2010-2013. percent from 2013-2016. Here are the details. The growth of the U.S. third party logistics industry was at a healthy 4.5

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Trucking Industry Safety Tech: Why Upgrades are Needed Now for Safety and to Avoid Shipping Disruptions

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Trucking Industry Safety Tech: What Data are We Seeing? On top of that, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted the fourth consecutive year of truck crash increases from their available 2013 data. With that said, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has turned their attention to focus on truck safety.

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EDI Integration For Shippers: 6 Myths Busted with the Real Truths

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Today we pick up our series on all things Electronic Data Interchange or EDI by busting the common myths around implementing an EDI Integration program. The truth is, many myths have circulated throughout the business world, and electronic data interchange is the focus of quite a few of these myths. Truth: It Increases Productivity.

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3 Reasons Continuous Innovation is Vital for Manufacturers, Shippers, and Businesses Alike

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Furthermore, the number of consumers who want to ensure their data is safe has grown exponentially in recent years, especially considering the massive data breaches at Target and Home Depot.