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Manufacturers' Battle Against Counterfeit Brands Is Costly, Ongoing Endeavor

The grand golden doors of 500 Pearl Street, in Manhattan, have welcomed such glamorous names as Hermès, Tiffany & Co., and Kering, a French conglomerate whose treasures include Gucci and Bottega Veneta. The building is not a posh hotel or department store. It is the federal court for the Southern District of New York, a favored battleground for the decidedly unglamorous war against counterfeit goods.

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Debt Crisis Disrupts Supply Chain of Importers of Greek Products

Ted Diamantis, an importer of Greek wines who is based in Chicago, has been helping his suppliers stock up on bottles, labels and printing ink. The barrels, though, have him worried.

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Reports Put Spotlight on Supply Chain Sustainability Efforts, Opportunities

Eliminating supply chain risk is the primary driver for sustainability initiatives and industry collaboration is the biggest opportunity according to a recent report published by Ethical Corporation titled "Sustainable Supply Chain Trends 2015." The report features insight from 415 CSR and supply chain professionals primarily based in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

Manufacturing and Conflict Minerals

Tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold, also known as 3TG, are essential for manufacturing in a number industries, including electronics, jewelry, industrial manufacturing, automotive and aerospace.

Industrial Biomanufacturing Moves Forward With Fits and Starts

Hope and expectation surround the chemical industry's increasing adoption of biotechnological manufacturing - but today, their lengthy development times and complex processes mean frustration is a major byproduct.

How Do You Actually Collect Taxes From Online Retail Sales?

A recent favorable opinion by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy plus increased action in Congress have made it more likely than it has been in 50 years that out-of-state retailers will be forced to collect sales taxes in states where they don't have a physical presence. Half a century ago, of course, the volume generated by such sellers, who did their business via catalogs and snail mail, was tiny compared to the sales spawned by the rise of the internet.

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Navigating the Nuances of Procuring International Talent

The use of external labor is widespread, comprising as much as 30 percent to 50 percent of the total global workforce. Companies of all sizes, and in all industries and geographies, have a large flexible workforce on the ground around the world, including contingent workers, independent contractors, workers engaged through Statements of Work (SOWs), offshore resources and those involved in a variety of other project-based services.

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Getting a Grip on Automotive Recalls

What can automobile manufacturers to do stop the endless flood of recalls, some of which result in injury or death to drivers and passengers?

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Challenges and Rewards of Moving Freight Between the U.S. and Mexico

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Why Natural Gas Isn't the Instant Solution to Truck Pollution

So you think natural gas is the answer to reducing pollution from commercial trucks? Not so fast.

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Shipping Industry Not Doing Enough to Reduce Emissions, Report Says

A new report released by the Global Commission on the Economy and the Climate identifies 10 key economic opportunities that could close up to 96 percent of the gap between business-as-usual emissions and the level needed to limit dangerous climate change. Shipping is on the list.

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The Role of Contract Packaging in a Customized Supply Chain

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