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Report: Procurement Is 'Critical' to Tackling Slavery in Jewelry Industry

Leading jewelry retailers must go beyond a reliance on accreditation schemes to ensure their supply chains are free of slavery, according to a new report.

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Supply Chains Must Pay Attention to Geopolitical Strife

Rising diplomatic tensions in North Korea and around the world pose a serious threat to global supply chains.

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Opinion: Cyberattacks Are Becoming Big Opportunities for Some Small Businesses

The past 12 months or so continued a multiyear streak of data breaches, identity thefts, phishing incidents, ransomware attacks and other malware intrusions that have cost organizations billions of dollars and damaged credibility throughout the world. That’s the bad news.

'Death Spiral': Half of Europe’s Coal Plants Are Losing Money

More than half of the European Union’s 619 coal-fired power stations are losing money, according to a new report. As a result, the industry’s slow plans for shutdowns will lead to €22bn ($26.04bn) in losses by 2030 if the EU fulfils its pledge to tackle climate change, the report warns.

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Asian Piracy Is at a 10-Year Low

There were no piracy incidents reported to ReCAAP ISC this month, and the period from January to October was the lowest over the last 10 years, reports the agency.

Baby Formula Recalled Worldwide After Fears of Salmonella Contamination

"Nearly 7,000 tons" of baby milk formula made by the French company Lactalis has been recalled over fear of salmonella contamination.

EU Eyes Quick Brexit Transition Deal, Trade Pact to Take Time

Businesses fretting about Brexit should get reassurance early in the new year that little will change for a couple of years after Britain leaves the European Union in less than 16 months, EU officials said last week.

Waste-to-Energy Is a False Path to Zero Waste, Report Says

Researchers at the City College of New York (CCNY) claim the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is releasing misleading information claiming waste-to-energy is a false path to zero waste, and it could lead to "more waste going into landfills than ever before."

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Worldwide Security Spending Will Reach $96Bn in 2018, Gartner Forecasts

Gartner, Inc. forecasts worldwide enterprise security spending to total $96.3bn in 2018, an increase of 8 percent from 2017. Organizations are spending more on security as a result of regulations, shifting buyer mindset, awareness of emerging threats and the evolution to a digital business strategy.

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U.S. Sets January Push for $1Tr Infrastructure Revamp

The White House is preparing to roll out a long-delayed infrastructure rebuilding plan in January, as President Donald Trump’s advisers bet that voters want a $1tr road-and-bridge-building plan — even though it is opposed by some lawmakers.

Far From the Farm Gate: Inside Australia's Animal Trade

In Australia's live export trade, the animals' journey from the farm gate can sometimes start with a journey by truck of over 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles).

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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