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How the Rapid Growth of Ecommerce Is Driving Changes in Logistics and Transportation Management

Strategy Driven

However, for e-commerce businesses, shipping parcels to different locations safely and punctually requires complex planning. The latest trend in last mile delivery management focuses on the localization of distribution, where the goal is to leverage the existing infrastructure and optimize it through technology.

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How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur

Strategy Driven

In this case, you must aim to keep up to date with the trends and adjust to new approaches for your business to go from strength to strength. It is important to note that business relationships are part and parcel of what makes your business successful. Be savvy with profits and investments. Develop long-term business relationships.

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Contrarian Analysis Can Keep You Ahead of the Herd in 2011

Coaching Tip

That’s not how we view the world here at Elliott Wave International, where instead we study patterns of positive and negative mood to predict changes in the stock market, current events and other trends. The positive and negative events and trends of any given year paint a picture of society's mood as a whole.

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Starting a Business for the Post-Pandemic World

Strategy Driven

However, even they have to monitor the latest dietary trends. American Express – The credit card company that originally delivered parcels across the country. While some industries may face more frequent and drastic changes, every business needs to adapt sometimes. Marriot Hotels – Began as a street-side root beer stand.

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Interns to the Rescue! :: Women on Business

Women on Business

By Susan Gunelius Guest post by Abby Marks Beale (learn more about Abby at the end of this post) As a solo entrepreneur, I have learned to spend my time on those things I major in (activities I am good at and like to do) while parceling out the things I minor in (tasks I am not good at or don’t enjoy) to those who have the expertise (and interest!).

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Chasing Away the Monday Blues

HR Digest

From the euphoria of a Friday ending the workweek to the inevitable Monday blues after a weekend are part and parcel of work life. A workweek has its highs and lows. According to a Monster study, 76 percent of Americans suffer from Sunday night blues, a large part of which is undoubtedly about the coming workday—Monday.

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Last Minute Office Christmas Party Themes to Lift Your Spirits

HR Digest

A slight twist on the classical passing-the-parcel game, in this game a big box is wrapped multiple times. This can be played individually or split people into groups and play this like a relay. Unearthing the gift. Materials – Securely wrapped gift boxes , oven mitts and Santa hats. This game is best done in groups.

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