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Cyberattack Shuts Down Operations for Japanese Brewer

Asahi was hit by a cyberattack on its shipping and customer service operations, marking the latest in a string of recent incidents during which hackers have targeted large firms.

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CSX Railroad Ousts CEO as Investor Pressure Mounts

CSX’s leadership shakeup comes as activist investor group Ancora Holdings presses for better results and a merger plan to keep pace with competitors.

ATHENS, GEORGIA, U.S.A. - Jan 21, 2019: A railroad employee holding a walkie-talkie leans out from a CSX railroad locomotive, looking ahead up the track.

Houthis Attack Netherlands-Flagged Ship in Gulf of Aden

The attack came a week after a failed assault on the same vessel, French military officials told the Associated Press.

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U.K. Automaker Resuming Production After Cyberattack

Meanwhile, the U.K. government said it will underwrite a £1.5 billion ($2.02 billion) loan guarantee to JLR in order to support its suppliers.

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Report: Foxconn Workers Faced Tough Conditions During iPhone 17 Push

The investigation highlighted a number of labor rights concerns, and alleged that Foxconn is violating Chinese law by employing a large percentage of temporary “dispatch” workers.

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Railinc, Duke Partner to Streamline Freight Rail Repairs

The initiative will aim to improve compliance, reduce inefficiencies and strengthen the rail workforce, while giving students meaningful experience in shaping the future of U.S. rail freight.

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How Tariffs Are Helping to Fuel Supply Chain Circularity

The circle of nature isn’t always reflected in the circle of consumer products, too many of which take a one-way journey to landfill.

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Warehouse Labor: A Delicate Balancing Act

The shift from longer-term storage and distribution of cases and pallets to the continuous flow of deconsolidated, repacked and cross-docked eaches has significantly impacted both the workplace and workflow.

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Trump H-1B Visa Fee Opens Door for Germany to Attract Indian Workers

Ackermann highlighted Germany's strong demand for skilled IT professionals, as well as its political stability, in a subtle dig against President Trump's oft-chaotic foreign policy announcements.

Iron tube welding in a factory in India. High efficiency switch welder operating in Raipur, India.

U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Heavy Trucks, Kitchen Cabinets

The new duties threaten an industry already squeezed by tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, as well as tighter environmental regulations that have driven down demand for heavy- and medium-duty vehicles.

New haulage trucks loaded onto a train outside the Daimler AG truck factory in Woerth, Germany. Photo: Alex Kraus / Bloomberg

Amazon to Pay $2.5B Settlement Over Deceptive Subscription Practices

The cancellation system was reportedly so difficult to navigate, that it was allegedly code-named "Iliad" internally, in reference to Homer's epic poem about the decade-long Trojan War.

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CBP Bans Giant Bike Imports from Taiwan Over Forced Labor Claims

Giant is the world's largest manufacturer of bikes, with products sold both by large retailers like Walmart and smaller independent shops.

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