Recent Articles
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Supply chain negotiations during inflationary contexts
Pablo Scaffidi Distribution & WarehousingIn many countries, inflation is a remarkable actor on the economic scene year by year. In Argentina, for example, inflation is a big problem for both the macro- and micro-economy. Inflation can also be a huge challenge for supply chain managers whenever we have to face complex negotiations.
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Online travel business: Are Google’s algorithms stifling competition?
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAntitrust has become a key term dominating the tech industry these days, and Google is particularly feeling the pressure. In 2017, the European Union thrust a stiff $2.7 billion fine against Google over its shopping business.
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Does the AHA determine whether RTs can work?
Kelly Welton Medical & Allied Healthcare"Go, take a walk, eat something and come back ... we'll try again," said my very nice basic life support (BLS) instructor. That was after Round 6. My wrist felt like it had a hairline fracture, and I knew if I didn't pass this voice-assisted manikin (VAM) BLS program, I wouldn't get a card. That means I don't have a job.
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Transparent beauty: Why manipulated images will be cropped out for good
Elizabeth Donat RetailWith CVS recently announcing that it will begin to permanently phase out photoshopped images from their beauty aisles, it's difficult to deny that a major shift toward authenticity in the beauty industry has begun. The glossy ads that portray images of contoured, poreless and almost plastic-like skin textures have seen their best days.
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Does the US have slums?
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentIt has long been a policy goal of developed countries to become "slum-free." In fact, the town-planning movement in the U.K. was born out of the desire to combat the severe public health problems caused by the densely-packed slum communities that grew up around centers of industry as the Industrial Revolution took hold.
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Nurses at the table or nurses on the menu
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareThere's an old saying that if you don't have a seat at the table, you'll end up on the menu, and this could not be more true of nurses and the nursing profession. When nurses are busy looking the other way, others can fill the void and make decisions for them. But when nurses demand a seat at the table, they are making a bold statement that their voices are crucial components of the conversation.
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Negotiating commercial leases: When should the lease end?
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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The tricky side of brand partner agreements
Matt Kaplan and Anne Cruz RetailBecause of the pressures on product markets and the increasingly nimble landscape of e-commerce, a manufacturer's partners are vital links in the chain of success. Without establishing in advance a clear understanding of partners' expectations and goals, things may be trickier than they need to be. Setting out these expectations in an effectively tailored agreement is key — whether you are a startup or an established company that needs to refresh its expectations with its partners.
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Mindfulness helps exercisers keep their commitment
Sheilamary Koch Sports & FitnessIt's mid-January. How are doing with your New Year's resolutions? Perhaps like many people you resolved to exercise more during 2018. Or maybe you no longer make resolutions to avoid disappointment after years of falling short on them. Either way, if you really want to increase your level of physical activity this year without fear of failure, there's encouraging news.
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What’s the future of long-haul flights? Ask Lufthansa
Lark Gould Transportation Technology & AutomotiveNearly a century ago, flying as a premium passenger meant sitting in a wicker chair nailed to the cabin floor. The luxury of reclining had to wait for the Fokker F-32, which took commercial aviation into the 1930s with soft textiles, arm rests and slight flexible pitch.