From computers to specialized shipping containers, innovation has created opportunities to increase sales without adding labor. But it is only now, when companies are under the gun, that they are really exploiting technology.

• 从电脑以至特殊功能集装箱船，由于[科技]推陈出新，销售机会已经增加而不须增添劳工。可是直到现在，各公司遭受压力才认真利用科技。