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What Is Interior Design?
Interior design is a prevalent profession for many people. Most major universities and colleges will offer an interior design program as part of their degree programs. Interior design is a creative field that requires an understanding of the interior, architecture, decoration, products, design, and art. An interior designer must understand all the colors, materials, textures,…
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When Is The Chinese New Year?
Anyone living, working, or traveling in Asia will quickly learn about an important holiday known as the Chinese New Year. During the Chinese New Year period, companies will close down anywhere from a few days to weeks. Chinese New Year usually takes place in January or February of each year. But the exact date will…
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Is Product Development Actually R&D?
There is some confusion if Product Development and Research and Development or R&D are the same. Or do they have specific differences? Product development is usually not part of R&D or research and development. But even though it is not part of Research and Development, the R&D and the Product Development teams should work closely…
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About The North Carolina High Point Furniture Market
If you are new to the furniture or home furnishing industry, you will hear about some of the furniture shows. One of the significant furniture shows is the North Carolina High Point Furniture Market. The North Carolina High Point Furniture Market is the world’s top furniture market. If you want to attend a market where…
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Interesting Origin Of How Much Wood Would A Woodchuck Chuck?
Most people who grow up in the United States have heard the phrase “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?”, This phrase is known as a tongue twister. The American tongue twister “How much wood could a woodchuck chuck?” comes from a 1902 song made for the Broadway play Runaway. The Runaway is no longer…
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What Is Quietly Quitting? 8 Reasons Why It Is a Bad Idea
A new trend is taking over the working world called “quietly quitting.” This new operating trend has been taking the world by storm. Quietly quitting is when workers decide they will do no more than what is required. They decide that they will do the bare minimum. Quietly quitting started in China and was known…
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Why Global Supply Chain And Sourcing Is Not Dead? 11 Reasons Why
I have heard some talk on the news and other places that Covid has ensured that Global Sourcing is now dead. I do not believe that Global Sourcing is still alive and well. There are many reasons why Global Sourcing and the Global Supply Chain are not dead. Everything from the cost to selling products…
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Realities Of Living And Working Overseas
Many people want to live and work overseas but do not fully understand the realities of living and working overseas. Many think living overseas is cheaper or better than living in their own country. The truth is that living and working overseas can have benefits, and there are things you will pay more for and…
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When Retailers And Vendors Do Not Coordinate Their Supply Chain Management
Retailers and vendors must find ways to coordinate their supply chain management. If they do not do this, it can mean a loss for both the vendors and retailers. When retailers and vendors do not coordinate their supply chain management, there can be chaos in the supply chain that can affect everyone. What happens in…
