He points to logistics companies, major retailers and mobile telecommunications as sources of innovation in non-financial services, and to genetically modified seeds as the most prominent example in agriculture.

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The prospect of tens of thousands of new jobs and a new business sector is often the focus of the buzz, but Smiertka said the benefits of Michigan as the next major transportation and logistics hub go far beyond the state itself.

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Germany's post -- now Deutsche Post DHL -- was privatized in 2005 and has become a major player in the global delivery and logistics business.

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Halliburton consists of two major divisions, KBR, which provides logistics and construction services, and the Energy Services Group, which concentrates on support services for oil explorers.

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Brennan stated that it was the logistics of staging the games which has become the major issue, with Cricket and Rugby League hitting peak season around the proposed dates for the series in late October.

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The scores were based on three major categories: Likelihood of Coverage, Quality of Coverage, and Logistics.

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No logistics for any peace negotiations had been worked out, or conditions set, but there is a consensus of every major political party in Pakistan that talks must be held with the militants.

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