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After Onshoring: U.S. Supply Chains Can Drive Growth and Profits Through Sustainability Initiatives

Fortunately, corporate renewable energy and sustainability efforts are incentivized by local, state, and federal tax incentives that help offset the cost of adoption.

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Why the Information and Communications Tech Industry Is Poised for Rapid Growth

This has been a challenging year for the multi-trillion-dollar information communications technology industry. Now, however, it looks like the downturn is behind us, and growth is predicted in the near term.

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Ford Estimates UAW Labor Deal Will Cost $8.8B

Ford and GM were forced to cut their full-year profit forecasts due to lost production from the six weeks of strikes at the companies’ U.S. plants.

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Ivalua Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant

IVA offers supplier research capabilities, market insights, legal assistance, RFP assistance and improvement plans that summarize supplier actions and suggest appropriate responses.

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U.S. Sales of Toys and Games Down Through 2023

Toy and game imports have fallen sharply in 2023 while sales at toy stores, department stores and other gift outlets were down in October.

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The Panama Canal Is So Backed Up Ships Are Rerouting Through the Suez

It’s unlikely that the Panama canal will be able to increase traffic until the rainy season starts in mid-2024, according to experts.

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Quantifying Scope 3 Emissions Creates a Roadmap for Business Longevity

Without visibility into Scope 3 emissions, companies lack the data to fully account for and demonstrate their carbon impact and risk to investors and partners.

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ONE Launches West India-North America Service to Enhance Connectivity in India

The ocean carrier said the new service will be conducted via a fleet of nine vessels, all of which are operated by ONE.

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Attackers Who Held Israel-Linked Tanker Seized by U.S. Navy

The Houthis have promised to target Israel over its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, declaring themselves part of an "axis of resistance" of Iran-affiliated groups.

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Amazon Black Friday Strike in U.K. Garners International Support

The U.S. regulator the Federal Trade Commission is engaged in a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of anti-competitive practices – something Amazon has denied.

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Tanker With Ties to Israeli Billionaire Ofer Boarded Off Yemen

The incident is the latest in a string of attacks since Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen issued a threat to target ships until Israel’s military operation against Hamas ends.

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China’s Slowing Economy Is Putting a Damper on Its Plans for Global Dominance

China’s plan for global economic dominance has run into a snag.

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