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Watch: The Power of Purpose and People-Centricity

In a purpose-driven supply chain, everyone understands the purpose behind what they do every day, and how they bring value to the consumer, according to Lori Shaffer, VP of global nonwovens at Kimberly-Clark.

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BNSF Agrees to Paid Sick Leave, Improved Schedules for Union Workers

The agreement includes up to eight days of paid sick leave and scheduled time off for all BLET-represented BNSF locomotive engineers.

Victorville, California. October 2015. Photo: iStock / Angel Di Billo

Walmart and Rubi Laboratories Want to Recycle Carbon to Make Clothing

Rubi's process will capture and convert emissions into cellulose, creating a carbon-negative product that can be used to make clothing and other items.

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Sunak Defends U.K.'s Decision to Grant 100 North Sea Oil and Gas Licenses

Sunak said the decision to grant the licenses was the right thing to do, arguing that the choice aligns with the country’s net-zero emissions goals.

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Defunkify Drives the Junk Out of Its Supply Chain

Defunkify was satisfied it had the business of removing odor from clothing all sewn up, but then realized it was struggling to manage operational planning, scheduling and execution capability in house. That’s when River Rock Advisors stepped in.

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Indian PM Promises Financial Assistance to Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturers

During a speech at the SemiconIndia 2023 conference, Modi highlighted the government’s commitment to making policy changes that promote the growth of the Indian semiconductor sector.

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Increasing Safety, Reducing Theft at Saks Fifth Avenue Distribution Center

Weapons were coming in and stolen items were going out at Saks Fifth Avenue’s distribution center. The challenge was to enhance security without making life miserable for employees.

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East Palestine Train Derailment Has Cost Norfolk Southern Almost $1B

The organization said that it took a $416 million charge against its Q2 2023 earnings to cover the estimated ongoing clean-up costs of the derailment site.

Lithia, Virginia. December 2021. Photo: iStock.com/Wirestock

Qatar Ordering Over $9B of LNG Carriers from Three South Korean Companies

Shipping companies serving Qatar Gas are planning to sign contracts with the three shipbuilders between September and October to construct 40 LNG carriers

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Podcast | How Intel Will Get to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Intel updates its progress toward achieving net-zero emissions worldwide by 2040.

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Pentagon Seeks Supply of Chip-Mineral Gallium After China Curbs Exports

China announced restrictions on gallium and another mineral, germanium, in a move seen as part of the country’s tit-for-tat trade war on technology with the U.S. and Europe.

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Germany Will Rely Heavily on Hydrogen Imports in Light of Updated Strategy

Germany will need to import between 50% and 70% of its hydrogen to meet the demands mapped out in the updated National Hydrogen Strategy.

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