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Rethinking Warehousing, Distribution
The cost of energy has many companies and cities moving distribution centers back into town to be closer to customers -- and to cut shipping costs.
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Why Georgia Matters
There are multiple reasons the West cares about Georgia, but one of the most strategic ones is the Black Sea -- so vital that it could spark conflict with Russia.
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Planning, Flexibility Are Key to Survival in Downturn
Counterintuitive as it may seem, economic slowdowns can be a boon to small businesses -- a chance to cut costs, reassess and catch up to the bigger, slower guys.
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Employee Health Care
How the Candidates' Health Plans Would Affect Business
Their proposals for overhauling health care would mean huge changes in our employer-based system. Obama wants mandates. McCain would lessen the role of the employer.
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World Trade
Look Out for Brake on Growth
The recent collapse of trade talks could mean slower growth worldwide. The best hope is for the U.S. to pursue bilateral deals.
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Customer Service
How to Make Customer Research Matter
Customer and client research is crucial to most businesses, but many don't go far enough to get the right information or leave customers smiling.
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Management
How to Avoid Benefit Claims Trouble
A clear barrier should exist between those who administer benefit claims and those responsible for paying them. Here are some steps that can protect your firm.
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Going Green
New Servers Can Cut IT Costs
Consolidation of servers is a known way to slash IT costs. Now, new "virtualization" servers can boost efficiency even higher.
(Recommends, August 2008)
Management
Should Your Firm Stockpile Antivirals?
Every business should know how it will deal with a flu pandemic, but should those plans include a supply of antivirals? Here's help in deciding.
(Recommends, August 2008)
Employee Health Care
U.S. Health System Is Falling Behind
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