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USPS Head Who Oversaw Sweeping Cuts Set to Step Down

Over his tenure, DeJoy pushed for sweeping cuts to the USPS, as part of a 10-year austerity plan to reduce costs by billions each year.

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North Carolina Amazon Workers Vote Down Union Push

Shortly after the failed vote, CAUSE accused Amazon of engaging in "relentless and illegal efforts" to intimidate pro-union workers.

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Digital Product Passports: A Call for Digitization in U.S. Manufacturing

Digital product passports (DPPs) offer the chance to set a new standard for supply chain visibility in domestic manufacturing. They come at a perfect time,

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Shipping Giants Ask Watchdog to Avoid Biofuels in Green Push

The alert from shipping companies comes as the IMO hosts an event in London this week to debate measures to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint.

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Uncertainty Ahead? Technology Can Future-Proof Your Small Business

Going forward, it will be critically important, especially for SMBs, to have systems in place that can help them meticulously manage their inventory and holistically manage operations.

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How to Minimize Risks Through Supply Chain Mapping

To avoid or minimize the damage that supply chain disruptions can cause, it’s important for companies to assess potential risks and develop a plan to manage them.

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How Automation Is Changing the Game in Cold-Chain Storage

Following is a look at some of the leading automation opportunities that are poised to transform cold chain storage.

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Trump Says New Tariffs on Autos Coming Around April 2

Trump has highlighted tariffs as a tool that he says will convince companies to move production to the U.S.

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Procurement’s Evolution From Back Office to Strategic Business Role

In the last 50 years, purchasing has transformed from a transactional role into one that’s more strategic, aligned with long-term business requirements.

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Trump’s Latest Tariff Plan Threatens U.K. With $20B Hit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is already trying to revive a stagnating U.K. economy while meeting her own rule that government spending must be paid for out of tax revenues.

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Reports of U.K. Foreign Farm Worker Abuse Increase

Campaigners now want a review of the seasonal agricultural worker scheme and of any exploitation risks it presents.

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Boeing CEO Summoned to D.C. for ‘Full Accounting’ on Safety

U.S. aviation safety regulators significantly stepped up their oversight of Boeing after a door-sized panel blew off an airborne 737 Max in January 2024.

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