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Volvo Plans to Go Electric, to Abandon Conventional Car Engine by 2019

For Volvo the internal combustion engine has run its course.

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Shining a Light on the Dreaded Phenomenon of 'Dark Spending'

Astrophysicists confront the mystery of dark energy and dark matter. Supply chain managers have to deal with dark spending.

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Wal-Mart Asks Partners and Suppliers to Get Off Amazon Web Services

Soon after arch-rival Amazon announced plans to buy Whole Foods for $13.7bn, Wal-Mart is apparently ramping up its defense.

Companies Can Learn From Cyber Attacks Against Government

A rash of recent, politically-motivated cyberattacks has thrust cybersecurity and spear phishing into the spotlight. But as we watch this global political drama unfold, we may be distracted from a much more urgent threat within our own organizations.

A Look at 10 Real-World Digital Transformations

CIOs at StubHub, HD Supply, JetBlue and other leading organizations are spearheading digital initiatives to drive business growth. Here's a look at their evolving digital transformations.

Parent of Burger King, Tim Hortons to Curb Antibiotics in Chicken

The parent of Burger King and Tim Hortons has vowed to cut the use of antibiotics in its chicken supply, joining other major fast-food chain operators in the battle against the rise of dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria known as superbugs.

Why Is China Suddenly Leading the Climate Change Effort? It's a Business Decision.

China watchers and other commentators debate China's resolve and capability to fill the political vacuum left by the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord this month. Why would China be eager to take leadership on climate change? To understand this transition requires looking more closely at the interests and motivations of the Chinese leadership in the rapid growth and development of Chinese renewables.

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Procurement Can Help Close the Gender Gap

The UN has launched a toolkit to help procurement professionals close the international gender gap by supporting women-owned businesses.

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Robots Help Siemens Sustain Productivity During Brazil's Prolonged Crisis

As part of its operating philosophy, Siemens, the German conglomerate operating in more than 200 countries and regions, applies a yearly target range of 3 to 5 percent of productivity growth to each of its subsidiaries, to go along with certain cost objectives. Not unexpectedly, Siemens Brazil has had a tough time hitting those targets over the last three years or so.

Half of Executives Don't Think Procurement Is Effective, Survey Says

More than half (51 percent) of executives do not think their current procurement model is effective, a survey has found.

Opinion: Trumpism and Global Sourcing

Globalization, a seemingly unstoppable trend until last year, suddenly looks less inexorable as President Donald Trump moves to put "America First," and the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. These abrupt policy shifts are forcing executives to rethink strategies based on global economic integration, particularly cost-efficiency initiatives that rely on outsourcing or offshoring business processes.

Trump Meets With Tech Executives on Drones, Internet of Things

President Donald Trump met with two dozen executives from technology companies and venture capital firms on Thursday for advice on how the government can promote emerging technologies such as drones and the internet of things.

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