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Watch: The Real Meaning of ESG in the Supply Chain

The term ESG — environmental, social and governance — is familiar to most companies today. But the concept as it relates to corporate action isn't fully understood, says Bonnie Nixon, director of ESG and sustainability with Long Beach Container Terminal.

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Controlling Unconscious Bias Toward Suppliers

Rather than continually reassessing and optimizing supplier arrangements in an effort to ensure ongoing best value, many companies slip into a pattern of relying habitually on the same limited group of supply chain partners.

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Podcast | Five Steps to Building a Resilient Supply Chain

So you’ve locked in your supply chain plan and network design? Good luck with that. In today’s global supply chains, unpredictability has become — well, predictable.

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Supply Chain Problems Are Getting Worse, Not Better, for U.S. Food Retailers

A survey from the Food Industry Association found that 70% of retailers said supply chain disruptions are negatively impacting their business, up from 42% the year before.

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Strike Action Cancelled After the Queen's Death

Some of the U.K.'s biggest strikes have been called off after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the U.K. Rail Delivery Group said train timetables would be normal now that strikes were not going ahead.

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Study: Heat stress to Threaten Over 70% of Global Agriculture by 2045

Almost three quarters of the world’s current food production will face extreme risks from heat stress by 2045, according to a report by risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft.

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EU’s Ban on Russian Fuel to Spark a Jump in Global Tanker Demand

The European Union’s ban on Russian fuel imports is likely to actually increase the world’s need for oil tankers, according to vessel owner Torm A/S.

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Four Challenges in Denied Party Screening Requirements

As compliance risks in global trade multiply, denied party screening (DPS) is a critical capability. Here are the four main challenges driving DPS growth.

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Newell Brands Says Retailers Are Cutting Consumer-Goods Orders

The business behind Sharpie markers, Yankee Candle and other consumer products cut its sales outlook for the coming months, highlighting how big disruptions in supply and demand over the past two years are continuing to ripple through supply chains.

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Labor Secretary Joins Rail Negotiation Session at National Mediation Board

Negotiators from the two sides are slated to again meet with the Mediation Board Sept. 8 and Sept. 9, in an effort to avert a strike or lockout on Sept. 16, when the current 30-day cooling off period ends.

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“Supply Chain” Added in Merriam-Webster’s Latest Dictionary Additions

About once a year, Merriam-Webster adds new words to the dictionary. This September, 370, including "supply chain," made it in.

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Survey: Most Suppliers Experience "Operational Friction" When Serving Manufacturers

A survey conducted by HICX, a supplier experience platform provider, revealed that most suppliers are struggling to put their best foot forward for major manufacturers.

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