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Podcast | Is Blockchain Green Enough for the Supply Chain?

A marketplace for recycled plastic is using blockchain for authenticating material origins. But is the technology sustainable enough for that purpose?

Across the globe, less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled, according to the most recent data from 2018 published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Photo: iStock.com/Yevhen Smyk

Keeping Supply Chains Free From Forced Labor

While it represents an important step toward combating forced labor and protecting human rights, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act has the side effect of increasing day-to-day complexity for importers.

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How AI and Automation Are Making Their Way Into Retail

Retailers are finding it increasingly difficult to find the staffing support they need.

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Toyota Claims It Can Halve the Size, Cost and Weight of EV Batteries

Toyota thinks it will be able to produce solid-state batteries for electric vehicles as early as 2027, according to the Financial Times.

Longueuil, Canada. June 2013. Photo: iStock.com/KMoFoto

Supply and Demand: The Impact on Hiring in Supply Chain Organizations

Successfully scaling staff up and down requires careful planning, agility, and leveraging technology.

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Maersk Opens Third Warehousing & Distribution Facility in Dubai

The 13,000 square meter center located in Dubai Industrial City is the United Arab Emirates' first Cold Store facility.

Unalaska, Alaska. August 2017. Photo: iStock.com/RUBEN RAMOS

U.S. Treasury Department Reportedly Urged Hong Kong to Curb Exports to Russia

U.S. officials asked banks and regulators to identify high-tech American items that were being shipped to Russia via Hong Kong, according to sources that spoke with Nikkei Asia.

Hong Kong. Photo: iStock.com/Serjio74

EnVista Launches Food Safety Compliance Strategy Service

The service will provide companies with access to enVista's customized supply chain tracking and tracing capabilities, enabling organizations to create detailed plans across all operations.

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EU Pushes Rules for Circular Economy for Textiles

The Commission hopes the rules will incentivize clothing companies to reduce waste and increase the circularity of textile products — designing better products from the start.

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GM, Toyota U.S. Sales Jump in Sign of Auto Industry Strength

GM sales rose almost 19% during the second quarter of 2023 while Toyota claimed its sales grew by 7.1% during the quarter.

Glendale, California. February 2023. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images/Bloomberg

UPS Drivers Head Toward Possible Strike as Labor Talks Stall

Weeks of talks between UPS and Teamsters fell apart early on the morning of July 5 after stretching through the July 4 holiday.

Sean O'Brien, during a rally with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in Cambridge, Massachusetts on August 21, 2022. Photo: M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg

Aligning Procedures Across the Supply Chain is Critical to Cybersecurity

Most cyber risk comes from third-party relationships.

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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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