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U.S. & U.K. Escalate Sanctions Against Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet

The new sanctions target more than 180 vessels from Russia’s fleet of shadow tankers used by Moscow to evade existing oil sanctions.

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Report: Floods Pose Top Threat to Supply Chains in 2025

Flood insurance claims due to Hurricane Helene — which swamped southern states in September — could ultimately total $7 billion.

Flood damage strewn across a road in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images, via Bloomberg

Retailers Grapple with GenAI’s Satisfaction Gap

Capgemini found that customer satisfaction with Gen AI technology has decreased year-over-year, dipping from 41% in 2023 to 37% in 2024.

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Podcast | Fighting the Scourge of Forced Labor in the Battery Supply Chain

The global battery supply chain must be purged of its reliance on forced labor and child labor.

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Navigating Tariffs: What to Know, and How to Prepare

While the exact scope of proposed new tariffs remains unclear, businesses can take proactive steps to prepare and reduce their risk of exposure.

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'Horrified': UK Lawmakers Blast Shein Over Ethical Sourcing Concerns

"You've given us almost zero confidence in the integrity of your supply chains," MP Liam Byrne said to Shein executives in a January 7 hearing in parliament.

A SHEIN e-commerce distribution center in Whitestown, Indiana, November 2022. Photo: iStock.com/jetcityimage

Biden, Trade Groups Praise ILA, USMX for Averting Port Strike

The NRF praised the two sides for providing certainty for supply chains, and for helping pave the way for modernization at U.S. ports.

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China Renews Car Trade-In Subsidy to Boost Hybrid, EV Sales

The trade-in program doesn’t just apply to cars, but also includes home appliances — with microwave ovens, rice cookers and water purifiers also now eligible.

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Tariffs and Trade in 2025: Uncertainty Will Create Opportunity for Supply Chains

"Companies can take a fresh look at the balance they strike between efficiency and resilience," says Marsh Advisory managing director James Crask.

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Generative AI: Ushering In a New Era of Supplier Equity

Generative AI is changing the game for enterprise procurement, tackling some of the most persistent challenges that organizations face.

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ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement on New Six-Year Master Contract

The two sides agreed to continue to operate under the current contract until the union can meet with its full Wage Scale Committee, and schedule a ratification vote.

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U.S. Banking Exodus from Net Zero Alliance Signals Fear of ‘Anti-Woke’ Politics

Trump’s vows to deregulate the energy sector, dismantle environmental rules and “drill, baby, drill,” were a big part of his campaign platform.

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