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Battery Recycling Shatters the Myth of Electric-Vehicle Waste

The latest advances in battery recycling, including by leading U.S. battery recycler Redwood Materials, are shrinking EVs’ footprint.

Copper foil at battery recycler Redwood Materials’ Nevada plant. The company is one of a growing number of recyclers whose techniques can help lower the environmental footprint of electric vehicles. Photographer: Emily Najera/Bloomberg

Biden Administration Raises Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay

Starting on July 1, the threshold will increase from $35,568 to $43,888, and then again to $58,656 on January 1, 2025.

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Watch: Challenges in Today’s Supply Chains — and How Technology Can Help

Technology, including AI, offers help with almost all challenges in today's supply chains. But it's important to separate hype from reality, says Amin Sikander, president of Synkrato.

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Reinventing Defensive Supply Chain Risk With AI

Moving from risk-reduction mode (defense) to opportunity-creation mode (offense) requires a mindset change and more advanced processes, technologies and talent.

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Four Ways to Reduce Your Scope 3 Emissions From Within

While the effort may be more challenging than Scope 1 and 2 reporting, there are many things a company can do to reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions.

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Gartner Warns 'Real Risk' Supply Chain Leaders Could Misuse GenAI

Gartner warns that using GenAI to cut down on labor costs could alienate supply chain workers.

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Boeing Posts $355M Loss in First Quarter of 2024

The planemaker saw revenue fall 8% year-over-year in Q1, in what CEO David Calhoun called a "tough moment" in a letter to employees.

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NRF Urges Congress to Pass Legislation to Fight Organized Retail Crime

The NRF argues a federal response to organized retail crime is critical, as law enforcement agencies across jurisdictions often lack sufficient resources to quickly catch and prosecute retail criminals.

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European Parliament Approves Human Rights 'Due Diligence' Directive

The law requires select EU companies to mitigate against business practices like forced labor, pollution, and various other human rights abuses.

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China Wants Everyone to Trade In Their Old Cars, Fridges to Help Save Its Economy

Four months after President Xi Jinping flagged a proposal to help households and businesses upgrade old machinery, details are still trickling out.

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Taiwan Quake Was a Lesson in Resiliency for the Global Supply Chain

Disaster was averted, delivering a powerful message about how resiliency can stave off critical supply chain disruptions.

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Strong Sales for Gas Trucks, SUVs, Boost GM Profits

The auto manufacturer reported nearly $3 billion of profit in Q1, a 24% increase from that period in 2023.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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