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Freedom Convoy: Ottawa “Lost Control” of Protests, Mayor Says

There was confusion and frustration between the municipal, provincial and federal governments as well as local police as they sought a solution to end the protests.

Ottawa, Canada - February 26, 2022: A fence remains in place one week after police cleared the area near Parliament Hill of trucker convoy protesters. Photo: iStock.com/PaulMcKinnon

Industrial Robot Installations at an 'All-Time High' — Half a Million in One Year

Altogether, the number of robots currently operational around the globe is reckoned to be about 3.5 million units — roughly the population of Uruguay.

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How Supply Chain Diversity Can Optimize Company Growth

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have managed to stay afloat by diversifying their supply chains.

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Bridging the Semiconductor Production Gap

The semiconductor shortage is forecasted to extend into late 2023 or early 2024.

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Global Labor Rates Comparison Shows China is no Longer the Low-Cost Labor Market

Manufacturing wages have risen in China, making the country no longer the global go-to place for low-cost labor, argues The Reshoring Institute.

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U.K. Unions Will Fight Government Over Workers' Rights, Vows TUC

U.K. unions are ready to take on the government if it attempts to strip away workers' rights, the head of the Trades Union Congress — the umbrella movement for the U.K.'s major unions — has said.

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Kroger Bets $25 Billion on Bulking Up to Be More Like Walmart

The grocery giant is pledging to cut prices by using some of the savings from its $24.6 billion agreement to buy Albertsons Cos.

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Miners’ Losses Mount as Ports Strike Drags On in South Africa

The walkout by workers that began October 6 is costing shippers of iron ore, coal, chrome, ferrochrome and manganese about 815 million rand a day.

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Watch: Why Aren't Retailers Reducing Their Carbon Footprint?

While all retailers want to reduce their carbon emissions, most aren't on track to do so, says Mark Ang, co-founder and chief executive officer of GoBolt. That's changing due to consumer pressure.

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Five Crucial Supply Chain Due Diligence Activities

International trade relationships are rife with hidden risks that can completely up-end a company because of expensive fines, imprisonment, revocation of privileges, and brand tarnish.

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What Keeps Finance Leaders Up at Night? Survey Says: The Economy

By adopting new digital tools, corporate finance leaders are shifting their strategic priorities to better anticipate what lurks around the corner.

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Computer Buyers Curtail Purchases After Pandemic Splurge

The lull in purchasing has worsened throughout the year as high inflation, rising labor costs and recession fears have triggered a reassessment of procurement budgets.

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