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Trump Meets With Tech Executives on Drones, Internet of Things

President Donald Trump met with two dozen executives from technology companies and venture capital firms on Thursday for advice on how the government can promote emerging technologies such as drones and the internet of things.

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Ford Explores Bamboo Fiber for Lighter Materials, Stronger Supply Chain

Ford Motor Co. is the second major automaker in recent weeks to make the news for focusing on sustainably sourced materials for use in manufacturing.

How Millennials Will Reshape the Luxury Market

The luxury market is expected to grow again in 2017, according to a recent study by Bain & Co.

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UK Car Industry Says No Brexit Deal Would Cause Permanent Damage

Britain's thriving car industry could be permanently damaged and its supply chains crippled if the country falls out of the European Union without an interim deal, senior executives warned last week.

Eliminating Forced Labor Is a Tough Task. But That's No Reason Not to Act.

Laws against child labor, human trafficking and forced labor in the supply chain are beginning to spread throughout the globe.

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How to Manage Risks in the Gig Economy

With companies making more and more use of non-permanent staff, procurement must collaborate to mitigate the risk.

Opinion: Industrial Security Is About Protecting More Than Data

Industrial operators building their IoT security strategy need to think beyond protecting data and uptime. Within the plant, security also is about protecting employees and equipment. Beyond the plant, there is a responsibility to safeguard the environment, as well as critical infrastructures and supplies on which people depend.

Here Are 2017's Top 25 Supply Chains

Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.

Race Is on to Mine Metal Powering Electric Vehicles

The race is on to supply more of the cobalt needed for batteries in the fast-growing market for electric vehicles - and that means fresh competition for the big players Glencore Plc and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Networking: A Critical Skill for Supply-Chain Professionals

Forget about the old style of business networking. "Social" networking has brought a whole new meaning to the term.

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Sustainability in Supply Chains Is Driven by Positive Business Outcomes, Study Says

An overwhelming percentage of manufacturing suppliers say that they undertake sustainability measures because they have tangible business value.

Is American National Security at Risk From Imported Military Gear?

National security has been used to justify some pretty silly protectionism in the United States. The Berry Amendment, to pick an egregious example, prohibits the Defense Department from importing any kind of clothing, including "outerwear, headwear, underwear, nightwear, footwear, hosiery, handwear, belts, badges, and insignia." The International Trade Administration, an arm of the Commerce Dept., implausibly insists that the Berry Amendment "has been critical to maintaining the safety and security of our armed forces."

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