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Arkansas Execution Plan Is a Major Test for Drug Secrecy Measures
If Arkansas succeeds in executing multiple inmates by the end of the month, despite several setbacks in court, it will show that states have found an effective way of repelling some legal challenges that have thwarted or delayed executions in recent years.
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Post-Brexit Customs Checks a 'Catastrophe' for UK Shipping
The introduction of physical customs checks following Brexit would be a catastrophe for British ports and shipping and would likely reduce the volume of trade, the head of the sector's UK industry body said.
India's Major Ports Show Record Growth
India's major ports have register 6.79 percent growth in traffic over the last year, outperforming private ports for second consecutive year.
Against the Grain, Traders Go Gluten Free in Hunt for Profit
There's so little money in buying and selling wheat, corn and soybeans these days that some traders are turning to obscure markets in desert-grown tomatoes and chickpeas to turn a profit.
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Tech Firms Risk Sourcing Tainted Minerals, Report Says
Human rights abuses are present in the mining of minerals widely used by technology firms, according to a new report.
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UPS Adds 400 Dangerous Commodities to Its Fly List
UPS is heading into the "danger zone," saying it is ready to handle a wider range of higher-risk goods. The express giant is now allowing an additional 400 "dangerous" commodities onto its global air network, as well as increasing the size of allowable shipment. The company is also adding more than 300 products across its ground network in Europe.
With Robots on the Job, It Won't Be IT As Usual
With robotics making great strides and more companies welcoming robots into the workforce, IT managers need to start prepping for the changes coming their way.
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Equipment Provider Keeps Processes on Pace With Accelerating Growth
Challenge: As a quickly growing business, one of the world's largest infrastructure and irrigation equipment providers realized its existing approach to managing freight invoices wasn't keeping up. An entirely manual process – from tearing envelopes to rubber stamping G/L codes – the company was not only wasting valuable time and resources, but encountering costly errors.
Overcoming Operational Silos in the End-to-End Supply Chain With Kinaxis
Challenge: The organization wanted to elevate its supply chain planning capabilities to support synchronization, end-to-end supply chain planning, visibility and decision-making.
How Fast Fashion Exposes Retailers to Supply Chain Compliance Risks
Once upon a time, new fashion collections were introduced in the fall and spring. Socialites followed the runway shows to select looks for their charity balls. Families went "back-to-school" wardrobe shopping. Spring looks showcased lightweight fabrics and pastels. A smaller winter show featured cruise wear.
Q&A: Bringing Sustainability to Supply Chains
What's at stake when an organization's supply chain lacks transparency? Just about everything, if you ask David Meyer, a senior consultant with BSI EHS Services and Solutions. Companies that don't make an effort to develop value-added transparency and proactive collaboration throughout their supply chains are putting their businesses on the line.
Supply Chain Millennials: 30 Leaders Under 30
As the current Baby Boomer-dominated generation of supply chain leaders starts to reach retirement age, the industry will increasingly need to tap into the younger generations of managers and influencers.
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