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The Pandemic Is Masking Risks of Slavery in Global Supply Chains

The pandemic is complicating the task of rooting out modern slavery by making it impossible for companies or investors to visit factory floors in many countries.

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Growing Distrust of China Brings $38 Billion Windfall for Taiwan

Taiwan sits squarely in the middle of the worsening dispute between Beijing and Washington, with many of its companies operating factories in China manufacturing for American companies.

Source: Bloomberg

Why Biden’s Offshore Tax Plan Is Unlikely to Renew Rust Belt Factories

Biden’s proposal uses a carrot-and-stick approach that raises taxes on a corporation’s foreign profits but rewards companies with tax incentives for moving jobs and investment back to the U.S.

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U.S., Europe Face Hurdles to Cut China Reliance for Rare Earths

The U.S. and Europe’s ambition to boost production of rare raw materials used in electric vehicles and wind turbines and reduce dependence on China will face obstacles, including higher costs and environmental concerns.

A truck with raw ore at open-pit mine in California. Photo: Bloomberg.

Watch: The Tipping Point for Reshoring Production to the U.S.

What's the point at which manufacturers decide to shift production from China and return it to the U.S.? Gregory Burkart, managing director and leader of the Site Selection & Incentives Advisory Practice of financial consultancy Duff & Phelps, offers some insight into the calculation.

The Tipping Point for Reshoring Production to the US

Success in Canada Demands a Uniquely Canadian Logistics Strategy

As U.S. businesses rethink their supply chains, many will come to realize the tremendous opportunities that exist just north of the border.

Success in Canada Demands a Uniquely Canadian Logistics Strategy

Preparing to Automate: How to Evaluate Your Operations Prior to Implementing an AS/RS

Before investing in new infrastructure, you must first take a step back.

Preparing to Automate: How to Evaluate Your Operations Prior to Implementing an AS/RS

Five Strategies for Optimizing Warehouse Operations With Automation

No. 1: Retrofit your facility with a high-density automated storage and retrieval system.

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U.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border Plan

Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.

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Inventory Governance: Inventory Is Not a Problem — It's a Symptom

How to make chronic inventory issues a thing of the past.

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Supply Shortages Are Plaguing More Than COVID-19 Testing

U.S. laboratories have struggled for months to secure desperately needed supplies for COVID-19 screenings, but another testing crisis is brewing.

A health care worker gathers COVID-19 tests. Photo: Bloomberg.

Japan, Australia and India to Launch Supply-Chain Initiative

The trade ministers of Japan, India and Australia agreed Tuesday to work toward achieving supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region, following reports that the three nations are looking to work together to counter China’s dominance on trade.

Source: Bloomberg

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