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Don't Miss IATA's New Dangerous Goods Regulations

Businesses need and want predictability - particularly when it comes to government regulations. So the fact that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) updates its Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods every two years is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because industry knows the changes that are coming, and a curse because there are changes coming.

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Retailers Imported More Than Expected During Holidays, Report Says

Imports at the nation's major retail container ports saw an unexpected increase during the industry's busy holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released this week by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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How Should We Be Training Our Supply-Chain Professionals?

Supply-chain professionals, assuming they sought out the position in the first place, have typically learned the ropes by doing the job. Not anymore.

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FTC's IoT Security Case Against D-Link Raises Questions About Power

A Federal Trade Commission attempt to rein in a poorly secured IoT device is raising questions over whether the U.S. regulator has the power to crack down on vendors suspected of shoddy practices.

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Tariffs On Chinese Imports Could Backfire In California

With each provocative tweet aimed at China from the president-elect, David Vered worries about a trade war that would hurt profits at his Los Angeles jeans company.

Ralph Lauren Joins Fight To Ensure Fabrics Not Damaging Forests And Lives

Fashion giant Ralph Lauren Corp, whose designs are sashayed on Hollywood's red carpets, has unveiled plans to trace wood pulp used in its clothes to avoid buying from regions destroying forests or violating human rights.

Global Leaders: How The World Of Procurement Will Change In 2017

The year 2016 was a dramatic year for stock markets, world economies and the global population. We have experienced major political events, multiple acts of terrorism, a migrant crisis and, to top it all off, a number of iconic celebrities left us.

U.S. Factory Orders Saw Their Biggest Decline In Months

New orders for U.S. manufactured goods fell in November on a sharp decline in aircraft sales, ending a four-month streak of increases, the Commerce Department reported last week.

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November 2016 Sees Strongest Air Cargo Growth Since 2009

Dutch market research firm WorldACD has released strong monthly results for late 2016, calling the most recent peak season the most robust since 2009. November U.S.-dollar yields improved by 3.9 percent over the previous month while volumes increased by 6.9 percent, year-over-year (y-o-y), WorldACD reported.

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Ford Plant Turns 'Cemetery' As Trump Wrenches Mexican Autos

Ford Motor Co's abrupt move to scrap a planned $1.6bn car plant in central Mexico has spooked a network of suppliers who bet on a growing customer base and dramatized the risk that Donald Trump's agenda poses to the country's broader economy.

From DNA to Data, 5 Key Tools to Combat Trafficking in 2017

With the power of technology and legal clout, many experts agree that 2017 could be the tipping point in the global battle against human trafficking and modern slavery.

Supply Chain Shows to Attend This Year

It is not too early to start planning the supply chain shows you will be attending in 2017. Here is a list of some key supply chain events this year.

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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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