The Economic Realities of Health Care in America
The U.S. Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) has a lot of moving parts affecting businesses, the health care system, the government and the economy. It raises many questions for business […]
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NLRB Re-issues Proposed Amendments to ‘Ambush’ Election Regulation
The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) re-issued regulations governing representation-case procedures under its National Labor Relations Act, which were first proposed in June 2011. Representation-case procedures, also known as […]
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PRODUCT RECALLS
By Mike Lopeman Thousands of products are recalled annually. Today, the recalling of a product has become more costly than ever before. These actions place brands and reputations on the […]
2014 Convention Preview: 3PL Market Trends, Strategic Planning and Growth Strategies
Evan Armstrong, president of Armstrong & Associates, knows the warehousing market: His firm conducts research into this segment and others in the supply chain. In fact, since1980, the Armstrong has […]
IFWLA Brings International Warehouse and Logistics Business Leaders to Chicago for 2014 Annual Conference
The International Federation of Warehouse Logistics Association (IFWLA) 2014 Annual Conference is coming to one of the most prominent logistics hubs in the United States: Chicago, Ill. From May 18 […]
Understanding the Drug Quality and Security Act
The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) is following implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) closely. The DQSA was signed into law on Nov. 27, 2013. According to […]
IWLA Issues Call to Action: Ask Congress to Extend Key Tax Incentives
Members of the U.S. Congress went home at the end of 2013 without extending several key tax incentives, two of which may have an impact on your warehousing facility: One […]
Repealing Warehouse Tax Should Be First Use Of Projected Budget Surplus Says Minnesota Warehouse Association
ROSEVILLE, Minn., Dec. 5, 2013 — With a projected $1.086 billion state budget surplus to work with, the Minnesota Legislature should make repealing the onerous sales tax on warehousing services […]
IWLA Canadian Council Fall Conference Targets Productivity in the Warehouse
The fifth-annual International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) Canadian Council Fall Conference was Nov. 13, 2013, in Vaughan, Ontario. According to IWLA Canadian Council Chairman Brent Ellis, director of logistics and […]
IWLA Tech/Ops Tackles Warehouse Operations & Logistical Challenges, Mobility & Sustainability
Attendees at the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) Technology & Operations Solutions for Warehousing Conference traveled to Chicago, Ill., to hear the latest innovations and strategies from expert information technology […]
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