The phrase "An army marches on its stomach," often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, underscores the importance of logistics in the military. And in the 21st century, keeping up the supply of diesel fuel is one of the most challenging ...
If you ever experience performance anxiety -- commonly known as stage fright -- getting excited might help more than trying to calm down, according to a new study. Researchers at Harvard Business School found that becoming excited before ...
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Creganna-Tactx Medical has announced today that Robert B. Hance will join the company as Chief Executive Officer in September 2013, taking over the role from Helen Ryan who has held the position for the last eight years. Robert ...
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Caravan Craft Retail Private Limited (CCRPL) a single brand retail venture committed to the revival and promotion of Indian craft and providing meaningful livelihood to the country's artisans opened its first store in Phoenix Market City, ...
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The Carolinas' nuclear energy industry provides a significant economic impact to North and South Carolina according to a recent study. An industry coalition, the Carolinas' Nuclear Cluster commissioned the research to obtain a clear measure ...
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Merrill A. Pete Miller, Jr. has informed the Board of Directors that he intends to step down from those positions contemporaneous with the completion of the ...
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced that Stephen I. Sadove, a highly respected leader and innovator in the retail industry, has been elected to its Board of Directors. Sadove is currently chairman and chief executive officer of Saks ...
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In the past 20 years, the world has become significantly more complex, more unsettled and less predictable. The American military coined the acronym VUCA to describe this trend: "volatile", "uncertain", "complex" and "ambiguous". In this ...
A respected business leader and strong supporter of affordable housing in the U.S. and around the world, J. Ronald Terwilliger is chairman of the Enterprise Community Partners, vice chairman Enterprise Community Investment, and chairman ...
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Billabong announces that it has appointed Mr. Neil Fiske as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Billabong. Neil brings a strong combination of world-class strategy and successful execution experience as a CEO in retail and the ...
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Colfax Corporation, a global manufacturer of gas- and fluidhandling and fabrication technology products announced that Daniel A. Pryor has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. Mr. Pryor joined ...
The founder of the UpTime Institute, Kenneth G. Brill, 69, died Tuesday, the institute's parent company announced. Brill, an electrical engineer by training, is credited with playing an enormous role in shaping the modern data center ...
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Big data has the potential to transform how travel companies - including airlines, airports, rail operators and hotels - operate, and make the experience better for both businesses and customers alike. That's according to a global study ...
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Jawbone today announced the appointment of Mindy Mount as president of the company. Mount comes to Jawbone from Microsoft where she held several roles including corporate vice president and chief financial officer of the Online Services ...
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nora systems, Inc. announces the promotion of Mike Sage to the position of vice president of sales, North America. In his new role, Sage will manage the sales efforts in the United States, Canada and Mexico, including responsibility for ...
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