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Thai Rice Exports Seen Dropping as Scramble for Supply Eases

The Southeast Asian nation will likely see weaker demand from Indonesia, its top buyer last year, Thai Rice Exporters Association Honorary President Chookiat Ophaswongse said January 4

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FDA Allowing Florida to Import Cheaper Drugs from Canada

Those who support the importation policy have said that buying drugs from other countries could help lower medication costs in the U.S.

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How to Get Smaller Farmers to Adopt Sustainable Practices

We’d like to think that all participants in a food supply chain are equally committed to sustainable and environmentally responsible production; never mind the cost. If only that were true.

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Navigating Peak Seasons: E-commerce Fulfillment Best Practices

Throughout the year, there are certain times in which it's particularly important for consumers to have a flawless e-commerce experience.

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Majority of Employees Said They Experienced Burnout in 2023

71% of employees said burnout impacted their work with 45% saying they’re not as enthusiastic as they could be, while another 26% said they only performed their required responsibilities.

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ONE Launching Service Between Georgia and West India

The new offering, consisting of nine vessels, will provide the Georgia Ports Authority with access to ten services via the Suez Canal, including nine routes to the Indian subcontinent.

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Chinese Miner Takes Glencore’s Cobalt Crown as Output Jumps 170%

CMOC’s copper output also jumped by 51% to 419,539 tons, establishing it as one of the world’s top producers at a time when many miners are struggling to boost output.

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Biden Administration Pledges $162M to Expand Domestic Chip Factories

$90 million will be used to improve a plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, while the other $72 million will go towards expanding a factory located in Gresham, Oregon.

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Podcast | Got a Product Recall? Call Procurement

Procurement used to be tasked with a clear and basic mission: Sign up the best suppliers at the cheapest price. Not anymore.

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Supply Chains in the 5G Era: A Paradigm Shift in Connectivity

The combination of low latency, high bandwidth, massive device connectivity, reliability, and other factors makes 5G technology well-suited for various automation and virtual-enabled technologies across industries.

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HMM Launches Supply Chain Carbon Calculator

HMM announced that it had developed its Supply Chain Carbon Calculator January 3, allowing cargo owners to better manage the carbon footprints of ships, trains and trucks.

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Commercial Suez Canal Traffic Down Almost 60% Since Houthi Attacks Began

Since the Houthi attacks began, an estimated 181 vessels have been rerouted around Africa, while another 26 ships are opting to drift

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