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Can NFTs Be an Effective Tool for Supply Chain Visibility?

To date, the stampede for non-fungible tokens has largely centered on the “ownership” of images, works of art and similar kinds of digital files. So what does this latest manifestation of the virtual universe have to do with the everyday reality of supply chain management?

A 3D illustration of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Dragos Ciobanu/ Canva.

Home Improvement Season Drives High Sales, Returns Headaches

Bulky materials represent the most significant returns issue for home improvement retailers.

A couple installs wood panelling in their home. Photo: Getty.

Three Ways Shippers Can Shape a Greener Future

Consumers are driving shippers and distributors to go green at a quickening pace. How is the logistics industry adapting to these demands?

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What Is E-Commerce Doing to the Sales Rep’s Job?

What is preventing the B2B sector from fully embracing e-commerce? The answer is sales representatives.

Are Your Products Eligible for Tariff Refunds? Here's What to Know

USTR has announced it will reinstate through the end of this year more than 350 previously expired China duty exclusions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. It’s important to act now to identify qualifying exclusions and estimate potential duty refund amounts.

An aerial view of the Port of Shanghai in Shanghai, China. Photo: Getty Images.

How Manufacturers Are Building Resilience in the Shortage Economy

In a race to fortify their supply chains, leading manufacturers are realizing value from digital transformation beyond the factory floor.

Employees are at work in an industrial factory. Photo: Getty.

Consumers Want Greener Delivery Options — But Retailers Have to Explain Them

Many retailers that offer green shipping and fulfillment choices are failing to educate their customers, and consequently wasting their own efforts.

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Leadership in an Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty

Three approaches can help companies build sound foundations for future success.

Crypto Is No Hedge Against Inflation, Says One Crypto Cheerleader

Weeks ago, Moe Vela was saying that cryptocurrencies, contrary to claims by many crypto enthusiasts, were not a viable hedge against inflation. Recent events have served to prove him right.

Photo illustration of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Photo: Karolina Grabowska/ Pexels.

Six Ways Blockchain Is Bolstering Supply Chains

In today's digital world, companies are under pressure to be more transparent with their customers. This is especially true for supply chains, where customers want to know where their products are coming from and how they’re being made.

Network cables in a data center. Photo: Getty Images.

Before AI, Warehousing Must Catch Up to Cloud

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are among the hottest topics in supply chain innovation at the moment, but if your company is resistant to using the cloud, you’re going to struggle to take advantage of these new technologies.

The Hydrogen Economy Goes Nowhere Without Infrastructure, Education

Among emerging green energy sources, hydrogen is enjoying the spotlight. What's missing, however, is the discussion of two essential elements: infrastructure and education. Without both, the wide-scale adoption of any new energy technology will go nowhere.

An employee adjusts a valve on the cold box for liquid hydrogen (LH2) production. Photo: Bloomberg.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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