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Ivanka Trump's Supply Chains in China Cloaked in Secrecy
It is no secret that the bulk of Ivanka Trump's merchandise comes from China. But just which Chinese companies manufacture and export her handbags, shoes and clothes is more secret than ever, an Associated Press investigation has found.
Freight and Warehousing Firms Add Jobs in September, Bucking Downturn
The freight transport and warehousing sector defied the national downturn in hiring last month, adding 12,400 jobs as warehouse operators and package-delivery companies boosted payrolls at a rapid pace.
Fires Strike a Blow to the Wine Industry in Sonoma and Napa Counties
The deadly firestorms across wine country have burned hotels, small lodges, winery buildings and even some vineyards, officials in the region said.
Why APICS Partnered With a Private E-Tailer for Omnichannel Benchmarking
An unusual partnership between a major industry trade group and private retailer seeks to create a system for benchmarking supply-chain performance by e-commerce companies.
Top Six Challenges Facing Procurement
The evolution of procurement means that the function's success is no longer just about sourcing services and reducing cost.
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Trucking Problems Are Still Slowing Aid Delivery in Puerto Rico
The relief and recovery effort in Puerto Rico continues to pose unique difficulties for aid organizations and businesses alike: the destruction of the island's electrical grid and communications infrastructure has made routine tasks much more difficult, adding friction to every point of the shoreside supply chain.
Big Pharma Gets Boost As China Speeds Up New Drug Approvals
For decades, Chinese patients have struggled to gain access to cutting-edge medicines thanks to bureaucratic delays that have hamstrung drug development. Now a sweeping government overhaul of drug approvals is poised to change that.
Steel Firm Faked Data for Metal Used in Planes and Cars
The industrial scandal engulfing Kobe Steel Ltd. began to reverberate overseas as Japan's third-biggest steelmaker said its staff falsified data about the strength and durability of some aluminum and copper products used in planes, trains and potentially a space rocket.
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Women in Supply Chain, 2017
We're well into the 21st century, but we seem no closer to achieving gender parity in supply-chain leadership positions.
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EPA Improves Its Water Pollutant Monitoring Tool
The EPA is improving access to the Water Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Pollutant Loading Tool; the tool allows users to determine who is discharging water pollutant, what (and how much) pollutants they are discharging, and where they are discharging.
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Global Economy's Stubborn Reality: Plenty of Work, Not Enough Pay
In the three-plus decades since Ola Karlsson began painting houses and offices for a living, he has seen oil wealth transform the Norwegian economy. He has participated in a construction boom that has refashioned Oslo, the capital. He has watched the rent climb at his apartment in the center of the city.
China, the Biggest Buyer of America's Trash, Wants No More
There's one economic activity the U.S. does better than anyone. We're world champs in throwing stuff away.
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