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Study: Researchers search for better ways to nix inventory errors
Gail Short RetailYou log onto your favorite retailer's app to look for that must-have pair of sneakers you want to buy. The shopping site says shoes are in stock. But when you arrive at the store, an empty shelf says otherwise. Inventory errors like this frustrate customers and can eventually lead to dwindling customer loyalty and lost sales, says Rafay Ishfaq, Ph.D., the W. Allen Reed associate professor of supply chain management at Auburn University's Harbert College of Business.
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How to review — and improve — your brand’s social commerce metrics…
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingAs a digital marketer, you know all too well that communicating your brand strength during this ongoing pandemic is rife with challenges. Yet, there are still ways to make progress during this time and boost the bottom line. A key move to make now, and on a regular basis as the COVID-19 crisis continues, is to take a thorough measurement of your social commerce metrics.
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The role of technology in police reform
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityInnovation is key to modern policing. By leveraging technology, law enforcement can keep communities safer. But a huge question is if this technology is being used correctly. Calls for police reform are now causing companies and institutions to reconsider these high-tech infrastructures. Civil liberties groups and activists say some of this tech perpetuates police brutality and racial injustice.
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Contactless self-services will remain after COVID-19
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementNew COVID-19 cases are finally showing signs of decline across the U.S., but we should still take cautionary measures to avoid another wave of infections. Because the virus is primarily transmitted through direct or indirect close contact with infected people via mouth or nose secretions, social distancing and frequent sanitation are highly recommended. It is not surprising to see consumers demand services with minimal human contact, leading to more contactless self-services.
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Blockchain and hyperledger fabric are changing trusted transactions
Vladimir Kuzmenko Science & TechnologyBlockchain has the potential to save time, money, and increase information security across many sectors, including healthcare, supply chain monitoring, real estate processing, and financial services. Through blockchain, data can be managed in ways that provide a level of security and privacy previously unavailable through more traditional information exchange solutions.
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Phoning it in: How to nail a video job interview
Amanda Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSo many things have changed during the current worldwide pandemic, including interviewing for a new job, often done via video these days. How can you put your best foot forward without setting foot in the office? Whether you’re the interviewer looking for the ideal candidate or the interviewee looking for a new employer, there are definitely some things that you can do to zoom in the right impression.
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Infographic: Reevaluating screen time in an age of social distancing
Maggie Kimberl EducationFor years we've heard that screen time is toxic to kids and we should curtail it as much as possible. To that point, 85% of parents worry about how much time their kids spend online and more than half think their children may be addicted to screens by the end of the coronavirus pandemic. But now it seems that screen time may be more about quality than quantity. Find out more with this infographic.
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Artificial intelligence finds a purpose in healthcare because of COVID-19
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareArtificial intelligence is having a bit of a moment in healthcare. Per countless reports, AI is seeing rapid adoption throughout healthcare to identify solutions to protect against the pandemic and gain an advantage against the seemingly unmitigated spread of the virus. Work on the technology is taking place at every level — from startups to tech goliaths and health systems and payers.
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Canada opens investigation on Amazon, citing ‘abuse of dominance’
Kevin Reynolds RetailIf there is one thing the coronavirus pandemic has exposed for small and medium-sized businesses, it is their near-universal competition with Amazon. The online retail giant has come under increased scrutiny during recent months as the company’s stock has increased by over 60%. And now Canada is the latest country outside of the United States to take issue with Jeff Bezos’ behemoth.
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Infographic: The challenge of remote networking for college students
Maggie Kimberl EducationEighty-eight percent of professionals consider networking to be critical to a thriving career. But currently, 69% of college students no longer have regular access to their classmates, friends, and network due to the pandemic. What are some ways college students can keep in contact digitally? Find out more with this infographic.
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