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Patience Wanes Over West Coast Port-Labor Talks as Cargo Drops

Talks for a new labor pact between West Coast dockworkers and their employers are stretching into a 10th month, but with no agreement in sight.

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Connected Data: The Foundation of a Resilient Supply Chain

In a highly connected and digital world, fragmented supply chains simply don’t work. Organizations today require end-to-end visibility, to compete and navigate the challenges that have recently plagued global businesses.

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AI Blunders Like Google Chatbot’s Will Cause Trouble for More Firms, Say Experts

Shareholders were rattled after it emerged that a video demo of Google’s rival to the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT chatbot contained a flawed response to a question.

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China’s Balloon Was Capable of Spying on Communications, U.S. Says

The new details released on February 9, including the contention that the device was part of a broader military-directed fleet, will add to the strain on U.S.-China relations.

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Why Reliable Forecasting Is a Must-Have for Supply Chain Partners

Supply chain partners have never had greater access to tools for data collection and analysis than they do now, but many are failing to take full advantage of these resources.

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Podcast | Is Apple Leading a Radical Change in Sourcing Strategy?

For global high-tech manufacturers, is the pendulum swinging from outsourcing back to insourcing?

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Maersk Exec Concerned About River Droughts

During the summer months of 2022, record low water levels on the Rhine meant some vessels were able to carry just 25% of their usual load, so as not to risk running aground on the riverbed.

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Disney Announces 7,000 Layoffs

Disney, which is under pressure to turn a profit from its global streaming business, said it would reorganize into three segments.

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The Road Ahead: Logistics Industry Predictions for 2023

Will 2023 herald a return to more “normal” operations in the logistics sector?

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Zoom Cuts Workforce by 15% as Pandemic-Driven Demand Wanes

Zoom had bumped up hiring during the pandemic to meet surging demand, but now joins U.S. companies in reining in costs to brace for a potential recession.

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Relief Efforts in Turkey, Syria Face Logistical Hurdles

For now, transportation and logistics are a major concern. Many routes into and out of the region by ocean, air and road are blocked or heavily congested.

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Labor Secretary Marty Walsh Is Leaving the Biden Administration

Known for the ability to bring both labor and management to the table in his previous role as mayor of Boston, Walsh continued that approach in his leadership at the DOL.

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