More than ever, retailers are reimagining their businesses - the functions their stores provide, the value they bring, and how they operate, driven not only by the rise of omnichannel and the need to respond to competitive threats from Amazon and others, but as well by the possibilities that new technologies create. We are at the beginning of a new era, where the store is a multi-faceted venue with the ability to fulfill orders with the efficiency of a warehouse and capture shoppers' buying behaviors and personalize as well as websites do, all while providing the experiential and human touches that only a physical store can.

Globally and in the U.S., a new breed of company - including manufacturers - are taking advantage of growth outside their home market and going international. To what extent are small and middle market businesses becoming more multinational? What's driving this trend?

U.S. retailers gearing up for the holidays could be overlooking a key source of sales: international shoppers. To win in the global e-commerce race, companies can't rely on the same approach they use domestically. Featured products, marketing content, and promotions targeting U.S. consumers may not resonate in all markets. For example, as U.S. retailers promote their discounts on that latest style winter coat, super-fast sled or snow tires, they'll need to remember that it's summer in Australia.

Appealing to the cultural and economic specifics of a foreign market is the key to getting consumers to shop more frequently and spend more.

Advanced analytics opens vast untapped potential for farmers, investors, and emerging economies to reduce the cost of goods sold.

Challenge: A leading international snack manufacturer was faced with varying business processes and multiple planning/scheduling systems resulting in slow customer response times, lost sales and high working capital.

Yusen Logistics (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. has established a temperature-controlled distribution center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.