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Got Supply Chain Woes? Try Getting Flexible in These Three Areas

When shipping rates began to rise at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was hope that the situation would be short-lived. Unfortunately, two years later, it has become clear that shipping issues are here to stay.

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U.S. Productivity Drops Most Since 1947, Driving Up Labor Costs

U.S. productivity dropped in the first quarter by the most since 1947 as the economy shrank, while labor costs surged and illustrated an extremely tight job market.

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Who Should ‘Own’ Smart Fulfillment in Your Organization?

Much has been written about AI software and robotics in the warehouse from a technology and functionality perspective. Far less has been written about the broad question of who “owns” this type of “smart fulfillment” in an organization.

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Can the World Feed Itself? Historic Fertilizer Crunch Threatens Food Security

For the first time ever, farmers the world over — all at the same time — are testing the limits of how little chemical fertilizer they can apply without devastating their yields come harvest time. Early predictions are bleak.

A farmer fertilizes his crop in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo: Bloomberg.

Top Sea Polluters Beg for Climate Rules That No Rival Can Avoid

The ocean shipping industry, among the world’s biggest polluters, is asking a key regulator to overhaul its emissions directives so that all carriers are working off the same rulebook as they make the expensive changes needed to cut output of harmful carbons.

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A Five-Step Guide to Responsible Sourcing and Procurement

Procurement operations are vital to building a resilient supply chain, and sourcing is critical to that success.

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Multigenerational Labor Gap Calls for Creative Solutions, Report Says

In order to fill the labor force gap, it's important to understand who's missing.

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U.S. Takes First Step Towards Four-Year China Tariffs Review

The Biden administration is taking the first step toward a review of tariffs on more than $300 billion in Chinese imports that’s required to keep them from starting to automatically expire in July.

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Automated Ports See West Coast Dockworkers Clock More Hours

Employers at West Coast ports at the center of the U.S. supply chain crisis released a study extolling the benefits of automation a week before the start of labor talks where the issue is set to feature.

Dockworkers move cargo on a container terminal. Photo: Port of Los Angeles.

Essential Workers Shafted by Ongoing Chip Shortage

Soaring car prices have the most impact on lower-paid employees who drive to work every day.

An American Toymaker Doubles Down on Sourcing in China During the Pandemic

A least one U.S. consumer-products manufacturer has no intention of giving up on China anytime soon.

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Minimizing Retail Supply Chain Frustrations With a Strong Data Strategy

Supply chains are a bit like utilities: nobody notices them until problems arise. And here’s no escaping notice these days.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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