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EU Leaders 'Have Accepted' That U.K. Will Not Cancel Brexit

The EU has accepted that Britain will not be changing its mind on Brexit and may never return to the bloc after next year’s divorce, a leading European commissioner has said, as he warned that the country’s position in the world would be diminished rather than enhanced after its departure.

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IMF Boss Says World Trade System in Danger of Being Torn Apart

Christine Lagarde has urged governments to steer clear of protectionism in all its forms, as she outlined her priorities for the global economy during a speech at Hong Kong University Wednesday.

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‘Balancing Green’: What’s the Cost of Sustainability?

Few issues in supply-chain management are more polarizing than that of environmental sustainability.

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LNG Is Comparable to Other Fossil Fuels, New Report Says

There is no widely available fuel, including LNG, to manage climate change and local pollutants in tandem, according to a recent study by researchers at The University of Manchester.

In Safe Hands: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Cargo Security Audits

Elad Gadot doesn’t smoke, but he stood drinking coffee from a paper cup outside the security corridor — the last place for warehouse workers to grab a smoke before heading back inside.

Six Steps to Prevent Cyberattacks in the Supply Chain

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) have warned that criminals have been increasing their online attacks against U.K. businesses by targeting vulnerabilities in their supply chain.

Nestle Pledges to Make All Its Packaging Recyclable by 2025

Nestle wants to make all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, the Swiss food giant said on Tuesday, becoming the latest food company to vow to reduce plastic waste.

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30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30 — Class of 2018

While the ratio of men-to-women managers in the supply chain field has hovered around 9:1 for an uncomfortably long time, that trend may slowly but finally be changing. At least, that's one conclusion to be had from the 30 Under 30 Rising Stars program, conducted for the past four years by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and ThomasNet.

Yes, These Chickens Are on the Blockchain

Did the chicken you just buy at the supermarket have a nice life, roam free, and eat healthy grains? If you’re the kind of person who cares, Carrefour SA, the big France-based grocery chain, has the bird for you.

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President Trump Is Angry About How China Treats American Automakers. But the U.S. Is Actually Winning

President Donald Trump railed on Monday about Chinese tariffs on cars — pointing out the American cars are charged a 25-percent duty in China but Chinese-made cars are only subject to a 2.5-percent tariff in the U.S.

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Q&A: FedEx Finds Unexpected Benefits From New Fuel Technologies

Each business day, FedEx serves over 220 countries and territories with more than 600 aircraft as well as more than 190,000 on-road and off-road vehicles, which includes around 132,000 company-owned vehicles. The shipping company, which has $60 billion-plus in revenue, operates on an immense scale.

Making Sure the Last (Cross-Border) Mile Doesn’t Hurt Your Business

Northbound shipments to Canada are strong, and growing, with e-commerce leading the way.

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

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