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ResGreen and ProGlove Agree to Technology Partnership

ResGreen will integrate its BotWay Software and LilBuddy AMRs into ProGlove’s wearable hands-free barcode scanners, increasing the productivity of supply chains, assembly lines and logistics centers.

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China Prepares to Sell Cotton from Reserves on Supply Concerns

China imported just 490,000 tons of cotton during the first five months of 2023, half the amount compared to the same period in 2022.

China. April 2011. Photo: Nelson Ching/Bloomberg

U.S.-U.K. Minerals Agreement May Boost U.K. Exports, S&P Says

Lithium carbonates and hydroxides lead the U.K.’s exports of the five minerals, but face considerable competitive challenges.

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Żabka Group Unveils Automated Logistics Center in Poland

Following the opening of this facility, Żabka’s logistics network now consists of eight logistics centers as well as 19 transshipment terminals.

Wroclaw, Poland. June 2022. Photo: iStock.com/Dmitri Zelenevski

Orders for U.S. Business Equipment Increase for a Second Month

The value of core capital goods orders increased by 0.7% during May after a downwardly revised 0.6% gain during April 2023, according to Commerce Department figures.

Charlotte, North Carolina. August 2017. Photo: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg

Wheat Climbs to Four-Month High as Traders Assess Russia Risks

Chicago wheat futures climbed to $7.56 a bushel in New York trading on June 26, putting prices on track for a 29% monthly gain, the biggest since 2015.

Bicske, Hungary. May 2023. Photo: Akos Stiller/Bloomberg

Japan Unveils $6bn Deal to Buy Out Chip Linchpin JSR

Government-backed Japan Investment Corp. plans to offer shareholders ¥4,350 ($30.40) a share in a tender offer around December 2023, the company said in a June 26 statement.

Kawasaki, Japan. June 2023. Photo: Bloomberg

Watch: How Technology Can Enable Sustainable Procurement

Sustainable procurement is the order of the day — but how to achieve it? Miguel Cossio, senior director analyst with Gartner, discusses the technology solutions that are available to companies today, and what to expect in the future.

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Three Ways to Future-Proof Your Supply Chain

Refocus on network design, increase collaboration in the C-suite and enhance your supply chain sustainability.

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Ford Battery Plants on Track to Receive $9.2bn Federal Loan

The money will be awarded via the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program to BlueOval SK, a new joint business venture established by Ford and SK On.

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Biden Energy Subsidies Risk Distorting Critical Metals Market, UK Minister Warns

The Inflation Reduction Act has been a "huge challenge,” according to U.K. Business Minister Nusrat Ghani who said that the lure of the U.S. "distorts the market.”

Brazil. June 2023. Photo: Bloomberg

Almost a Third of Transportation Executives Are Women, Survey Finds

Of the 470,000 total drivers assessed for the 2023 Women in Trucking Association Index, roughly 13.7% (64,390) of them are women.

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