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Japan Retail Sales Rebound, Adding to Signs of Recovery

Spending rose by 1.3% from April 2023 to May 2023, according to a June 29 statement from the economy ministry, beating economists’ expectations of a 0.8% increase.

Tokyo, Japan. June 2023. Photo: Shoko Takayasu/Bloomberg

Podcast | A Supply Chain Equation: Agility = Resilience = Revenue

What exactly is “agility,” besides being one of the supply chain’s favorite buzzwords?

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General Mills’ Sales Took a Hit in the Most Recent Quarter

Despite the volume drop-off, the company behind Cheerios and Bisquick pancake mix increased its revenues through core business operations by 3% during the most recent quarter.

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U.S. Merchandise-Trade Deficit Shrinks on Decline in Imports

The shortfall in goods trade narrowed by 6.1% to $91.1 billion, according to Commerce Department data released on June 28.

Long Beach, California. June 2023. Photo: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg

Sen. Tillis Co-Introduces Legislation to Limit the Department of Energy's Power

Under the proposed law, all U.S. distribution transformers would be required to shift from industry-standard grain-oriented electrical steel cores to amorphous steel cores.

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Sinking Global Trade Hurts Asia, Helps Western Countries

In May 2023, exports from South Korea were down 11% over the last 12 months when compared to levels recorded during September 2022.

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China Prepares to Sell Cotton from Reserves on Supply Concerns

China imported just 490,000 tons of cotton during the first five months of 2023, half the amount compared to the same period in 2022.

China. April 2011. Photo: Nelson Ching/Bloomberg

Orders for U.S. Business Equipment Increase for a Second Month

The value of core capital goods orders increased by 0.7% during May after a downwardly revised 0.6% gain during April 2023, according to Commerce Department figures.

Charlotte, North Carolina. August 2017. Photo: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg

Wheat Climbs to Four-Month High as Traders Assess Russia Risks

Chicago wheat futures climbed to $7.56 a bushel in New York trading on June 26, putting prices on track for a 29% monthly gain, the biggest since 2015.

Bicske, Hungary. May 2023. Photo: Akos Stiller/Bloomberg

Watch: How Technology Can Enable Sustainable Procurement

Sustainable procurement is the order of the day — but how to achieve it? Miguel Cossio, senior director analyst with Gartner, discusses the technology solutions that are available to companies today, and what to expect in the future.

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Austria Sees Need to Curb Russian Gas Reliance as Supply Risks Exposed

“It’s clear that we’re not far or fast enough down the path to eliminate Russian gas,” said Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler during a June 26 press briefing.

Leuna, Germany. January 2007. Photo: Katja Buchholz/Getty Images/Bloomberg

Biden-Harris Administration Shares Plans to Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Sector

The Department of Commerce plans on distributing over $50 billion in funds to semiconductor projects in the U.S., including $39 billion for semiconductor manufacturing incentives.

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