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Industrial Production Growing, Manufacturing Inching Along

MishTalk

The Fed G17 report shows Industrial Production is up 0.4% Mining is once again the highlight of an otherwise soft industrial production report. Mining is once again the highlight of an otherwise soft industrial production report. percent for a third straight sharp increase, mining pulled industrial production up 0.4

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Unemployed Agilists: Review the Hype Cycle & Your Agility to Help You Manage Future Job Changes, Part 4

Johanna Rothman

All jobs evolve and change as any industry changes. Yes, do start with the pirate metrics (from Dave McClure's 2007 talk ) so you can focus on the value you can provide. If you don't have those skills yet, obtain them with your next line job. Review the Hype Cycle and the Satir Change Model Do you know about the Gartner hype cycle ?

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Does It Pay to Hire Consultants? Evidence from the Bordeaux Wine Industry

Harvard Business

Consulting is pervasive in many industries. To evaluate the impact of hiring consultants and to figure out when they might offer the most value, I turned to the wine industry , where over two-thirds of wineries hire consultants to improve the quality of their wines. The wine industry is no exception.

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Trucker's Pay, Falling Demand for Trucking Jobs Provide Reasons Self-Driving Trucks Will Reshape Industry

MishTalk

This has created a shortage in drivers and in turn Rising Pay is Reshaping the Trucking Industry. The shortage of truck drivers has grown to nearly 48,000 and could expand further due to a combination of industry growth and a retiring workforce, according to the American Trucking Associations' Truck Driver Shortage Analysis for 2015.

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Transportation and Logistics in a Changing World: The Journey Back to Profitable Growth

BCG

Are these good times or bad times for the transportation and logistics (T&L) industry? The industry has grown significantly since the turn of the millennium, and most segments emerged from the 2008 financial crisis with strong growth prospects. Report Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

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IMC CHOOSES AON TO EXCLUSIVELY ADMINSTER PROFESSIONAL LIAIBILITY INSURANCE TO ITS MEMBERS

IMC USA

Affinity offers full service capabilities; technical expertise and industry knowledge that adds value through an innovative approach to program strategy, from the design of products and services to the delivery of the marketing message. Visit [link]. for more information. Through its more than 36,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon. by Euromoney.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in the Middle East

Management Consulted

Bain’s major industries of importance in the Middle East include Airlines & Transportation, Media, Mining, Oil & Gas, Retail, Private Equity, Social & Public Sector, Technology, Telecommunications, Utilities and Alternative energy (the oil will run out one day!). in revenue (wow!). Bain & Company. for example.