July 2, 2008

Flags and Franks: Independence Day by the Numbers

This Friday commemorates the day when, in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always across the U.S., this most American of holidays will be marked by family and friends, fireworks and flags and, in a relatively new development, unfavorable food and fuel prices.

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July 1, 2008

2008 Priorities in Global Trade Compliance

A new study shows how global trade compliance is now being transformed from a back-office function to the focus area of strategic corporate-wide initiatives. The report highlights key challenges, improvement strategies, capabilities and technologies used to support global trade compliance processes.

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June 30, 2008

Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: The Fed Holds Steady. . .

... while Oil and Inflation Rise and Consumer Confidence and Small-Biz Mood Drop.

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June 27, 2008

Light Friday: Annoying Coworkers, Not-So-Friendly Skies...

... NYC Waterfalls and MORE.

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June 26, 2008

Laying Out China's Automotive Future on the Global Stage

The impressive progress of Chinese automakers in recent years is driving the country's domestic OEMs to set ambitious global goals. Yet significant shortcomings could hinder the industry's realization of those goals, according to new analysis.

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June 25, 2008

Deconstructing a Manufacturing Misconception

Many folks still have no clue what manufacturing today really comprises, deeming the industry a "dark and dirty" place for a career. Here are just a few recent examples we can use to help shatter this myth.

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June 24, 2008

8 Things We Want from Work

Pay and perks remain important to workers, of course. Yet when it comes to what employees want most from their employer today, certain intangible priorities are center stage.

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How to Make Your Ideas Heard

We don't all have the skills of a salesperson, but it's precisely those qualities that are required to make your idea heard. Here are six factors to consider for getting someone to truly hear you.

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From the Playground to the Boardroom: Workplace Bullies

Apprehensive about going to work? Filled with anxiety once you're there? You may simply be stressed out from your workload. Or these signs could be indicative of something far more insidious.

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Kill the Cube (for the Company's Sake)

While cubicles may make economical sense, they may not be in the best interest of the company as a whole. At least, not in terms of collaboration and innovation.

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