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Four Areas Where Supply Chain Management Is Easier Than Ever

The difference between crumbling under the weight of complex supply chains and reacting to sudden change is a matter of having the right tools.

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U.K.'s Port of Liverpool Dock Workers Walk Out in Fresh Strike Over Pay

Almost 600 Unite members in Liverpool will strike for two weeks after the union said talks over pay and other issues ended in "chaos."

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Amazon Workers Reject Union Bid at Warehouse in Upstate New York

The loss is a setback for the Amazon Labor Union, which has struggled to expand its influence beyond New York City and even hang on to its gains there.

Industrial Robot Installations at an 'All-Time High' — Half a Million in One Year

Altogether, the number of robots currently operational around the globe is reckoned to be about 3.5 million units — roughly the population of Uruguay.

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Global Labor Rates Comparison Shows China is no Longer the Low-Cost Labor Market

Manufacturing wages have risen in China, making the country no longer the global go-to place for low-cost labor, argues The Reshoring Institute.

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U.K. Unions Will Fight Government Over Workers' Rights, Vows TUC

U.K. unions are ready to take on the government if it attempts to strip away workers' rights, the head of the Trades Union Congress — the umbrella movement for the U.K.'s major unions — has said.

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Miners’ Losses Mount as Ports Strike Drags On in South Africa

The walkout by workers that began October 6 is costing shippers of iron ore, coal, chrome, ferrochrome and manganese about 815 million rand a day.

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Using Predictive Analytics for Inventory Cycle Counting: An Advanced Approach

Challenge: A medical supply manufacturer faced challenges related to inventory and shipping accuracy KPIs.

U.K.'s Royal Mail Union Calls for Parcels Rethink as Postal Strike Resumes

While not opposed to the new focus on next-day parcels, the Communication Workers Union sees no justification for shifting delivery rounds from the morning toward late afternoon and early evening.

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New Report Uncovers Unprecedented Strain on Industrial Workers as Job Demands Increase

Data from Strongarm shows under-trained, under-resourced industrial roles are taking extreme tolls on workers’ mental health, family lives and bodies, all ahead of the busy holiday season.

A worker wears a StrongArm sensor while working in a warehouse. Photo: StrongArm

Amazon Labor Union, With Renewed Momentum, Faces Next Test

The election near Albany, to be spread out over four days between Oct. 12 and Oct. 17 in Castleton-on-Hudson, could help determine the future of the Amazon Labor Union.

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Warehouses Get a Makeover as Companies Seek to Appeal to Workers

Companies are adding features such as natural light and fitness centers, in hopes of attracting and retaining workers.

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