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2019 M&A activity in industrial manufacturing has been driven by scale transactions, and it's expected to continue into next quarter and 2020.
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The declines underscored the troubles manufacturing is having in the face of a global slowdown and trade war uncertainty.
Oct 24th, 2019
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US Labor Market Shows Signs of Slowing in Q3
While job switchers benefit amid tight labor market, wage growth for switchers began to stabilize.
Oct 23rd, 2019
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Survey: 61% of US Employees Have Experienced Or Witnessed Discrimination at Work
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Continental to Restructure Business, Spin Off Powertrain Unit
The car parts maker alludes the move is part of its pivot to supporting ongoing business around vehicle electrification.
Oct 23rd, 2019
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Industrial Media Acquires Iconic Brands
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Oct 21st, 2019
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Webinar: Solving the Supply Chain Security Dilemma
In this webinar you learn how Identity Access Management can reduce costs and friction while also improving security.
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Huawei Founder Says Revenue Will Be Billions Below Forecast
Huawei's founder said Monday that the Chinese telecom giant's revenue will be $30 billion less than forecast over the next two years, as he compared the company to a 'badly damaged plane' as a result of U.S. government actions against it.
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Virtual and Augmented Reality in Manufacturing
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Trudeau to Visit Trump Next Week to Talk Trade, China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Washington next week to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss the ratification of the new North American trade agreement and China's detention of two Canadians.
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The Biggest Takeaways for Hiring Millennials Sellers
What manufacturing sales teams need to keep in mind to attract, hire and retain potential millennial sellers.
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China's Trade Rep Says 'External Pressures' Can Help Economy
Chinese media reported Thursday that the country's top trade negotiator said 'external pressures' can help the country's economy.
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