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Isotrak Issues Hours-of-Service Application

Isotrak, a provider of technology for measuring and controlling truck-fleet performance, has released an application to help drivers meet the hours-of-service regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Symphony EYC Teams With The Partnering Group on Joint Business Planning

Symphony EYC, a provider of software and services for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, has joined with The Partnering Group, a global consultancy serving retail and consumer products companies, in developing an automated Joint Business Planning (JBP) Workbench.

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Latin American Development Interests Launch Database on Regional Investment

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), CAF-Development Bank of Latin America, and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have jointly launched a website that tracks infrastructure investments made by countries within the region.

Challenges Facing Online Jewelers Are Many Faceted

Due to changing lifestyles and disposable incomes, the global jewelry market continues to rise, with much of that growth being driven by the move to e-commerce. The world's jewelry market is projected to surpass $257bn in 2017 and grow at a compound annual growth of five percent over the next few years. Currently, online jewelry sales only account for four to five percent of the market, but the e-commerce sector is expected to reach around 15 percent by 2020.

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Support Grows to Include Ocean Shipping Emissions in EU CO2-Control Initiative

A proposal to include emissions from shipping in the European Union's 2030 emissions reduction target through the E.U. emissions trading system (ETS) has gained cross-party support among members of the E.U. parliament.

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Offshore Maintenance Market Expected to Bounce Back from Oil Price Decline

Forecasts call for a steady recovery from the recent oil price downturn in the offshore maintenance market with spending expected to improve significantly between 2017 and 2021.

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Incremental Automotive Supplier Business to Burgeon Through 2021

Fuel efficiency, weight reduction, advanced safety technologies, human machine interface, lighting and consumer comfort features will drive $350bn in incremental automotive supplier business opportunities, by 2021 -- but not without initial challenges.

Hanjin Bankruptcy Proves Need to Have Risk Management Strategy in Place

The recent bankruptcy of Hanjin container line clearly illustrates some of the risks involved in the global supply chain today. As The Guardian reports, "the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line has thrown ports and retailers around the world into confusion, with giant container ships marooned and merchants worrying whether hundreds of tons of goods being carried by the South Korean company will reach shelves."

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New Prescription Required for Changing Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies must continue to adapt to increasing global competition, regulation and pricing pressures. In response, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a major value chain transformation.

Where Are All the Holiday Season Imports?

This summer, dockworkers, truckers and railroads geared up for a surge of retail goods passing through U.S. ports that hasn't occurred. Imports are flat at major seaports on both coasts heading into peak shipping season, the stretch in late summer and early fall when retailers usually load up on imported toys, clothing and other merchandise to sell to holiday shoppers. If the trend holds, it will be the second year in a row without a traditional peak.

After Brexit: How European Supply Chains Will Be Transformed

It's been more than two months since the United Kingdom voted to withdraw from the European Union, but the shock waves aren't close to subsiding - especially with regard to the impact on global supply chains.

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FAA Begins Testing Applicants to Pilot Drones

KC Sealock had not taken a standardized test since college. But here he was at 39 years old, long black beard flecked with grey, sitting in front of a computer at Jacksonville, Florida's Herlong Air Field, with a proctor peering on from behind a glass door. He spent two hours clicking at multiple choice questions about latitudes and longitudes, Class C airspace regulations, wing load factors, and more - 60 in all.

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