Despite an increase in network spending, three-quarters of public sector organisations are experiencing problems with accessing and using networked IT applications, putting their networking way behind those of other industries. That's ...
Tags: Computer Products, software
August manufacturing activity picked up where July left off, according to the most recent edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM). The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure ...
Cotton growers around the world spent an average of 11 cents on planting seed to produce a kilogram of lint in 2012/13, representing 7% of the net cost of production. (Net costs are total costs excluding land rent and the value of ...
The majority of women in the UK are struggling with bad body image, according to a recent online survey. Results showed that respondents were largely unable to pinpoint their exact size from a chart, and that the national average response ...
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UK-based general insurance organization British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has selected chartered loss adjusters and claims specialist, QuestGates, to manage its new valuation facility. The new BIBA valuation facility will not ...
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The Top 25 U.S. Bedding Retailers, led by a sizzling Mattress Firm now in the top spot on the list, posted a 16.3% increase in bedding revenues last year. The strong performance of the group, which featured 12 double-digit sales gainers, ...
Tags: Bedding Retailers, Bedding, Light Industry, Daily Use
Any mattress that helps you sleep comfortably and wake up feeling refreshed, without pain and stiffness, is the best mattress for you. There is no single mattress that works for all people. You should choose the mattress that provides ...
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China's Non-manufacturing PMI was 54.1 Percent in August National Bureau of Statistics of China 2013-09-03 14:32:28 Department of Service Statistics of NBS China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) In August, ...
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Bulletin on the Preliminary Verification Data of GDP in 2012 National Bureau of Statistics of China National Bureau of Statistics of China According to regulations of the NBS on the notice of print and distribute the reform of China's ...
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The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has unveiled a new strategy to reduce the number of campylobacter cases in the country. Campylobacter, which is the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK, is considered to be responsible for ...
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The Sustainable Furnishings Council has released the 2013 Green Home Furnishings Study. The report is the SFC's fifth annual consumer research study and is available to SFC members and non-members. According to the survey, consumers are ...
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Business expectations for the final quarter of the year have fallen flat in a sign that the economy's long-awaited revival will not occur in 2013. The outlook for the remainder of the year suggests that businesses do not view the ...
The recovery in the eurozone manufacturing sector entered its second month during August. At 51.4, up from a flash reading of 51.3, the seasonally adjusted Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® rose for the fourth successive month to reach ...
Tags: economy
The call has once again gone out to North American drivers and owner/operators, to nominate their fleet for the Best Fleet to Drive For competition. The competition is hosted by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and administered by ...
Tags: Transportation, Auto Parts
When you are looking out for safety showers, the most important aspect that you will have to look out for is safety. There are somes that are just for the namesake, but in reality, they are only shower enclosures. If there is a requirement ...
Tags: Showers, Construction, Decoration