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Airfeight Trade Group Demands Immediate Lithium-Battery Regulation and Enforcement

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is tired of waiting for regulation and is turning up the heat on the lithium battery issue. Lack of regulation and enforcement in the lithium-ion battery supply chain poses serious security threats, IATA warned in a letter to Ministers of Trade, Industry and Transport, and Directors of Civil Aviation of the world's largest lithium battery manufacturing and export countries.

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U.S. Intelligence Officials to Inform Some Companies of Cyber-threats Suppliers May Pose

U.S. intelligence officials are planning to provide information including classified threat reports to companies about the risks of hacking and other crimes tied to the supplies and services they buy.

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Online Apparel Returns Are Rising - So What's Your Reverse Logistics Plan?

When it comes to e-commerce, one thing is certain: it brings incredibly high return rates. As billions of dollars of apparel purchases shift from physical stores to the internet, there is an imminent need for e-retailers to figure out how to handle the spike in returned merchandise.

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There's Money in Dairy, But Growth Areas Are in Least Developed Markets

With $500bn in global sales, dairy was the biggest, fastest revenue-generating category in the food and beverage sector in 2015. But in value creation, the industry lags. Its inherent supply chain, market, and regulatory complexities, along with intense competitive pressures, mean there is no simple formula for profitable growth, according to a report from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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Many Don't Know Logistics Industry Has 'Help Wanted' Sign on Display

The logistics industry has a recruiting problem. It's huge, making up 8.5 percent of GDP, and growing fast. But to most job seekers, it's misunderstood - or invisible. How can a $1.3tr industry, getting bigger every year, be hidden in plain sight?

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Webinar to Highlight How Epec Engineered Technologies Gained Global Visibility by Moving to Cloud

Join NetSuite and Epec Engineered Technologies at 1 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Aug. 18, to learn why Epec chose NetSuite over SAP and Microsoft Dynamics GP as a system that could be customized to meet its unique workflows and provide truly global visibility and connectivity.

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When Companies Donate Excess Inventory, Everyone Wins

What to do with unprofitable stock remains a challenge for distributors. They don't want to just give it away - or do they? Well, compared to the alternatives, donating stock might be the most profitable way to handle unsold items.

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Hispanic Shoppers Critically Important to Retailers, Both In-Store and Online, Study Finds

Hispanic consumers tend to shop online more than non-Hispanics in several critical categories, including cosmetics, fragrances and beauty, and general household products, according to a just-released study from IRI.

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EMV Implementation to Reduce Credit Card Fraud Is Retailers' Top Payment Goal

Reducing credit and debit card fraud by implementing EMV chip card acceptance has become retailers' top payment issue in 2016, but retailers are also busy with new data security enhancements such as point-to-point encryption and tokenization to better protect payment card data.

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Retail Copes With Changes Taking Place in Every Aspect of the Industry

Leaders have to be nimble and agile if they are to keep on top of the evolution, particularly in the technology arena, that is roiling their vertical.

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Webinar Aug. 16: Designing a Transportation Network to Support Your Supply Chain

When it comes to moving goods, having an optimized transportation network can be a competitive advantage for your supply chain.

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Supply Chains Are Riskier Than Ever. Do Companies Realize It?

Within complex global supply chains, there are more opportunities than ever before for disruption, especially with regard to the health of key suppliers. Companies must find ways to keep tabs on those crucial partners, with an eye toward heading off disaster.

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

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