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Unbreakable: Pharma Giant Uses Big Data to Defy Nature's Wrath

Challenge: In late summer 2017, a large pharmaceutical company found its supply chain threatened by three hurricanes and an earthquake. As a manufacturer of medicines for neurological diseases, the company was under governmental and commercial pressure to avoid disruption from four significant events occurring in quick succession.

Trump’s Solar Tariffs Cause a Scramble in the Industry

SunPower is the nation’s No. 2 commercial solar-power company, employing thousands of workers directly and indirectly. But it makes most of its solar panels abroad, and with the tariffs recently imposed by President Trump costing it as much as $2m a week, SunPower is fighting for an exemption.

Can Brands Survive in the Age of Amazon?

For many consumer brands today, it’s a life-or-death struggle to stay relevant. Never mind loved.

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Decline of Bees Is Threatening Raw Materials Supply Chains, Study Says

A dramatic decline in the number of pollinators such as bees and butterflies could lead to shortages in supplies of raw materials for many companies, a new study has found.

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Supply Chain Slavery Victims Secure Legal Aid in U.K. Govt U-Turn

Modern slavery survivors wishing to stay in Britain have secured the right to free government legal advice following a case hailed by campaigners on Tuesday as a boost for victim support.

Can Blockchain Fix the Opioid Epidemic? Intel Wants to Find Out

Digital currencies have been accused of worsening the opioid crisis because they make it easier to buy and sell drugs anonymously.

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Sainsbury's Asda Buy Could Make U.K. Tougher Grocery Market for Amazon

Sainsbury's $10bn (7.27 billion pounds) purchase of Walmart's Asda may pressure U.K. grocery prices and make the British market less attractive for newer players such as Amazon.com.

Opinion: Trump Tariffs Aren't the Only Cause of Supply Chain Unreliability

Say what you will about the Trump Administration, but it certainly hasn’t shied away from most talk about trade: In early 2017, just months after taking office, Trump sounded the alarm about a perceived trade deficits, starting with Canada of all places.

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The Supply Chain Challenges of GDPR Compliance

The European Union is preparing to roll out an important new rule this month known as the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, which is intended to strengthen and unify data protection for all people within the EU.

‘Cyber Blindspot’ Threatens Energy Companies Spending Too Little

What’s the cost of securing the nation’s energy from a cyber attack?

Why Samsung Might Turn to Blockchain for Its Global Supply Chain

Samsung could stand to realize significant savings if the company turns to blockchain for its global supply chain.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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