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From DNA to Data, 5 Key Tools to Combat Trafficking in 2017
With the power of technology and legal clout, many experts agree that 2017 could be the tipping point in the global battle against human trafficking and modern slavery.
High Or Low Interest Rates? Two Scenarios For The U.S. Economy
"It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future." So said a Danish wit nearly 80 years ago. But when it comes to divining the direction of the economy, why try?
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Supply Chain Shows to Attend This Year
It is not too early to start planning the supply chain shows you will be attending in 2017. Here is a list of some key supply chain events this year.
Food Companies' Environmental Efforts Are Increasing Production and Profits
The food and agriculture industry depend on natural resources, along with predictable weather and climate patterns, to produce their products and turn a profit. And yet these two industries have historically been divided over climate change and often slow to embrace new technologies and practices that can help reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and environmental footprint.
IATA Study: Air Connectivity Improves Trade by 6-to-1 Ratio
The more connected you are with the world, the greater your ability to engage in trade - by a factor of 6 to 1. Those are the findings of a recent study released by The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which made a quantitative link between a country's air cargo connectivity and global trade.
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Sourcing a Safer Battery (That Won't Catch Fire)
Mike Zimmerman likes to shock his guests by using a hammer to drive a nail through a solid polymer lithium metal battery. Nothing happens - and that's a good thing.
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After Years Offshore, Bike Production Rolls Back to the U.S.
From hand-crafted boutique brands to high-volume manufacturing and assembly, dedicated U.S. bicycle makers are reshoring bike production to the U.S. A confluence of factors including rising offshore costs, the benefits of a "local for local" business strategy, the growing popularity of bikes in expanding urban areas and patriotism are giving rise to new opportunities for an "old" mode of transportation.
Retailer Asos Boosts U.K. Sourcing After Pound's Brexit Fall
Asos Plc, Britain's largest online-only fashion retailer, plans to double its U.K. manufacturing as the pound's post-Brexit plunge makes domestic production more affordable.
Half of Multinationals Don't Screen for Third-Party Corruption, Survey Says
Procurement professionals need to protect their businesses from the growing legal risk of third party corruption. They need to deliver "high levels of professional skill, knowledge and integrity," said David Noble, group CEO of CIPS.
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Scout RFP Introduces 'Opportunity-Based' E-Sourcing
Scout RFP, a cloud-based strategic sourcing provider, has launched two new sourcing tools: Pipeline and Intake. Scout Intake, a project request sourcing tool, allows sourcing to efficiently fulfill submitted requests and quickly respond to business needs. Scout Pipeline, project resource tool, allows businesses to gain real-time visibility into sourcing opportunities and directly tie activity to business impact through a collaborative interface, the company says.
Beyond Skills, Precision Manufacturing Needs Passion
The "skills gap" is a problem that manufacturers have been working to address for much of the past decade: new accreditation programs, expanding training curricula and updated certification standards have had some positive effects in filling the gap. But those approaches are based on addressing manufacturers' needs, emphasizing employment opportunities and other practical advantages. Addressing the issue from the employees' point of view may require more "passion."
Europe's Big Airlines Are Nowhere Near as Profitable as U.S. Rivals, Data Show
On the surface, the European airline industry doesn't look much changed from 20 years ago: National flag carriers such as Air France, British Airways, Iberia, KLM and Lufthansa dominate a handful of giant hub airports. Dig a bit deeper, and you'll see that the market has shifted in a big way. Over the past decade or so, 10 legacy airlines across the region have combined into three huge groups, a consolidation that makes the market look a lot like the U.S.
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