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U.S.-U.K. Minerals Agreement May Boost U.K. Exports, S&P Says

Lithium carbonates and hydroxides lead the U.K.’s exports of the five minerals, but face considerable competitive challenges.

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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.

Miguel Cossio

German €11bn Defense Orders Set for Lawmaker Approval

The German government reportedly plans on buying 60 Boeing Co. Chinook helicopters and three maritime surveillance vessels with almost $12 billion in funds.

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House Report Connects Temu and Shein to Import Violations, Forced Labor Practices

Temu and Shein utilized a special legal exemption to “avoid import duties and minimize the likelihood" that packages will be screened for UFLPA compliance the report said.

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For Freight Brokers, Carrier Relationships Are More Important Than Ever

Double-brokering freight fraud is a major concern for shippers, carriers and logistics providers worldwide, costing the industry around $100 million per year.

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Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Medical Supply Chain Resilience Act

The Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act would allow the establishment of trusted trade partnerships to diversify the sourcing and procurement of medical devices as well as pharmaceuticals.

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Hog Herds to Shrink as U.S. Farms Lose Money, Smithfield Warns

American pig growers are losing as much as $80 a hog according to Shane Smith, the chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods.

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NTSB Holds Investigative Hearing into East Palestine Train Derailment

The investigation will take place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT June 22 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT June 23 in East Palestine, Ohio.

The scene of the Feb. 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine in Ohio. Photo: Bloomberg

Increasing Business Efficiency With Sales Tax Automation

By automating tax compliance, companies can cut costs and processing time, protect themselves against fines and penalties resulting from audits, and create a better customer experience.

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Italy Blocks Sinochem from Extending Its Control of Tire Maker Pirelli

Sinochem is Pirelli's biggest shareholder with a 37% stake in the company and control of 60% of the seats on the organization's board.

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Watch: Technology's Critical Role in Eradicating Modern Slavery

The technology for ensuring that supply chains are free of modern slavery is here, says Koray Kose, senior director analyst with Gartner. The challenge lies in getting companies to adopt it.

Koray Kose

A Checklist for Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Disaster recovery is reactive in nature, based on things that are out of our control. There are scenarios, however, where the right preparations can help you avoid problems before they occur,

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