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A Quarter of U.K.’s Leading Brands Now Charge Consumers for Returning Online Purchases

A new study from ParcelLab reveals that consumers wait an average of nine days to receive a refund

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Using Digital Deflation to Prepare Manufacturers for Change

The first instinct of many a chief financial officer in an environment of compromised corporate earnings is to look for areas to scale back spending, but increasing technology spending could help companies reduce costs and increase competitiveness.

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Amazon Labor Union, With Renewed Momentum, Faces Next Test

The election near Albany, to be spread out over four days between Oct. 12 and Oct. 17 in Castleton-on-Hudson, could help determine the future of the Amazon Labor Union.

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Warehouses Get a Makeover as Companies Seek to Appeal to Workers

Companies are adding features such as natural light and fitness centers, in hopes of attracting and retaining workers.

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Mississippi Barge Crisis Set to Deepen as Ohio River Now Sees Backups

Now the Ohio River, which provides about 60% of the Lower Mississippi River’s water, is seeing closures at multiple locations due to groundings and dredging work.

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Labor Department Moves to Change Independent Contractor Classification Rule

The Biden administration has embarked on its second attempt to undo a Trump-era standard that it says leaves workers vulnerable to mis-classification.

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Watch: E-Commerce Shoppers Are More Demanding Than Ever

Pandemic or no pandemic, e-commerce shoppers have upped their expectations of retailers and their logistics partners, with an emphasis on transparency, says Brian Bourke, chief growth officer with Seko Logistics.

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How Smart Supply Chains Are Navigating the New Normal of Volatility

Volatility is here to stay, and supply chains need long-term solutions to navigate change.

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The LeverX Innovation Forum 2022: A Preview

Christoph Fischer, vice president sales for North America with LeverX Group, previews the LeverX Innovation Forum 2022, the company's annual customer event, set for October 19-21 in Miami, Florida.

The Lever X Innovation Forum 2022 A Preview

Rail Union Rejects Biden-Backed Deal, Reviving Strike Risk

The result signals continued discontent over compensation, working conditions and sick-leave policies among some of the more than 100,000 union-represented workers of U.S. freight railroads.

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Strong Dollar Pressures U.S. Manufacturing Rebound

The dollar’s surge against the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and other currencies adds a new wrinkle to the re-shoring drive that has seen some U.S. companies look for domestic alternatives.

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First Foreign 737 Max Flight Takes to Skies in China After Almost Four Years

The move is being closely watched as a potential signal the model may be closer to a return to service by Chinese carriers.

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