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Four Tips for Shipping Lithium Batteries
When it comes to packaging and transport concerns, lithium batteries continue to take center stage.
Hazmat Shippers Need ‘Master Data,’ But Most Don't Have It
Many shippers don’t know exactly what they’re shipping, which has a profound ripple effect on supply chains and customer experience — especially when it comes to dangerous materials and ever-changing regulation compliance.
How Biden Could Change Global Trade, and Other Areas to Watch
Global supply chains will continue to withstand complex changes in international trade by staying informed and prioritizing flexibility.
Sustainable Sourcing Is Key for Next-Generation Procurement
Despite the many disruptions this past year, organizations are doubling down on their commitments to sustainable sourcing — and finding tangible benefits in terms of efficiency, speed and risk mitigation.
Risk Management Remains an Untapped Resource in Procurement
The pandemic revealed vulnerabilities within organizations that did not build strong relationships with suppliers or leverage robust monitoring systems to track and assess risks.
Faced With a Vaccine Emergency, the EU Made an Enemy of Everyone
On top of a faltering vaccine program, which is likely to cost thousands of lives and billions in lost output, the European Commission president and her team have done real damage to the EU and its self-image as a champion of open markets.
An employee handles vials of Covishield, the local name for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc. Photo: Bloomberg.
Achieving Environmental Sustainability in the New Normal
Changes in supply-network structure, business operating models and consumer behavior offer the opportunity for firms to significantly improve environmental sustainability.

Achieving Greater Visibility Into Payments
One of the many lessons learned in 2020 was that there is a critical need for greater visibility across many facets of the supply chain.
Early Payment Helps Mitigate Risks of Cash Flow Uncertainty
Amid the global health pandemic, alternative liquidity solutions such as supply-chain finance and accounts receivable finance are playing an important role in improving financial health, minimizing disruption, and increasing resiliency for buyers and suppliers.
A Changed Role for Supply-Chain Sustainability
Will sustainability programs be harnessed to help companies manage pandemic-related risks? Will there be a higher reputational risk for companies as worker welfare and safety issues attract more attention? Or will sustainability be sidelined until companies regain their pre-pandemic strength?
The ‘Three Rs’ of Supply-Chain Risk Management
According to a recent report by the McKinsey consultancy, the COVID-19 pandemic “has once again driven home the necessity of managing operational and supply chain risks. It has catapulted these issues to the top of CEOs’ agendas, and the unexpected now has to be considered probable.”
The Benefits of Data Sharing With Supply-Chain Partners
Technology continues to transform business operations and outcomes, especially in supply-chain management.
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