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How to Promote Sustainability in the Distribution Industry

As consumers demand more sustainable practices, and governments increase regulations, businesses must promote environmental responsibility, and change how they operate.

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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.

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Three Ways to Future-Proof Your Supply Chain

Refocus on network design, increase collaboration in the C-suite and enhance your supply chain sustainability.

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Ford Battery Plants on Track to Receive $9.2bn Federal Loan

The money will be awarded via the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program to BlueOval SK, a new joint business venture established by Ford and SK On.

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Biden Energy Subsidies Risk Distorting Critical Metals Market, UK Minister Warns

The Inflation Reduction Act has been a "huge challenge,” according to U.K. Business Minister Nusrat Ghani who said that the lure of the U.S. "distorts the market.”

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Almost a Third of Transportation Executives Are Women, Survey Finds

Of the 470,000 total drivers assessed for the 2023 Women in Trucking Association Index, roughly 13.7% (64,390) of them are women.

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Avantor Launches Program to Reduce Supply Chains' Environment Impact

The Responsible Supplier Program focuses on six priorities: climate change, water, waste, human rights, deforestation and responsible product packaging.

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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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Eni Increases Gas Reach with $4.9bn Neptune Deal

The deal’s enterprise value is reportedly split into $2.28 billion for Neptune’s Norwegian assets, which go to Var Energi, and $2.6 billion for the rest.

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BrewDog Chooses Kegstar for Steel Keg Supply Chain Programs

The deal will see Kegstar offer its kegs and services to Scotland, Germany and Australia with additional plans to expand across Western Europe at a later date.

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South Africa Plans $1.5bn Water Fund with Climate Finance

The Development Bank of Southern Africa has applied to the South Korea-based Green Climate Fund for $235 million, according to documentation on the fund’s website.

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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

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