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U.K. Calls for Extension of Windfall Tax as BP Posts 'Eye-Watering' Profits

BP’s profits have soared this year as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed up wholesale gas prices.

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Chip Maker Qualcomm Sees Smartphone Slump Worsening

Two major chip manufacturers just slashed their outlooks for the near term, warning of waning demand for consumer products and lighter shipments from plants.

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Four Compelling Reasons to Integrate Diversity Into The Rethink of Your Supply Chain

Monumental disruption to the world’s supply networks has forced supply chain managers to diversify in ways that pay little heed to social responsibility and inclusion.

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Post-Brexit IT System Error Causes Disruption for U.K. Importers

The issue arose November 1, when U.K. customs introduced an overnight change to the tariff code required to qualify for duty-free imports from the EU.

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East Coast Gasoline Pinch Worsens With Inventories at Eight-Year Low

National supplies of trucking fuel have remained flat heading into winter, which could mean higher prices across the country in the coming weeks.

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The U.S.-China 'Tech War' Is Widening — With Consequences for Supply Chains

An ongoing tech war between the U.S. and China is unfolding. It continues to drive the diversification of tech supply chains away from China.

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Digitization: Procurement’s Secret Weapon to Weathering the Economic Storm

While digital transformation of the procurement function has been on the agenda for some time, it’s now the top priority.

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Retailers Rein In Returns

Retailers offering free returns have fallen by half this year, suggesting easy returns is another trend unlikely to outlast the pandemic.

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Russian U-Turn Allows Grain Deal to Resume

Germany's foreign minister said it showed what the international community could achieve if it refused to be blackmailed by Russia.

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Why Retailers are Pushing Overstock Inventory into the Secondary Market

Retailers have invested heavily in predictive analytics to drive accurate purchasing. Yet they still have significant overstock problems.

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Watch: Logistics: Back-Office, or on the Front Line?

Logistics has traditionally been viewed as a back-office function, but today it has a direct impact on the customer experience, says Michael Campese, senior vice president of sales and marketing with EFW.

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Small Changes Can Make a Large Impact on Supply Chain Sustainability

Supply chain decision-makers have plenty of opportunities to make small changes that compound to have a larger impact — both on the environment and their bottom line.

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