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McDonald's, L'Oreal Combine Purchasing Power to Nix Supply Chain Risk From Deforestation

Eight major corporations including McDonald's and L'Oreal recently joined the supply chain platform of CDP - a nonprofit that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests - to request information from key suppliers on how they are managing risks linked to deforestation. The companies say they are combining their purchasing power to achieve deforestation-free commodity supply chains.

The Future of Manufacturing and the Forces Shaping Change

How do U.S. executives view the future of manufacturing?

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Challenges of Serving the Omnichannel

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As Online Sales Grow, States Look to Internet Cookies for Bite at More Tax Revenue

With internet sales now the norm, states are looking for ways to get a bite at more tax revenue. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that bite will taste a lot like cookies - internet cookies. Under a new revenue directive, sales tax will now apply to certain out-of-state businesses who use internet cookies.

Opinion: Supply Chain Transparency and the Case for 'Pink Slime'

Of all the gross-out stories about food that have broken the Internet in recent years - maggots in mushrooms, "wood chips" in shredded cheese, bug bits in chocolate bars - nothing has captured the public imagination more than "pink slime."

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Amazon Offers Discount on Prime for People on Food Stamps

Amazon.com is offering a discount on its Prime membership for people who have low incomes and receive government assistance, positioning itself as an even greater competitor to retail giant Wal-Mart.

Here Are the World's 25 Fastest Growing Retailers

Growing numbers of consumers are choosing to do their shopping online, and many brick-and-mortar retailers are failing to adapt to the shifting retail landscape. Once retail giants RadioShack and Payless ShoeSource are among the most recent to file for bankruptcy, and many others are hurriedly closing unprofitable stores as foot traffic dwindles.

Green Reporting Takes Root

As more investors link sustainability with alpha, they're pressing issuers for meaningful environmental and social disclosures.

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DHL to Expand India Warehouses on E-Commerce Boom, New Sales Tax

India's bustling e-commerce transactions and a planned new national tax system that's expected to boost freight movement are prompting Deutsche Post DHL Group to expand warehouse capacity in one of the world's fastest growing major economies.

Annual Report Highlights Digital Challenges, Trends of Retail Supply Chains

Auburn University's Center for Supply Chain Innovation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), in partnership with DC Velocity, have released their seventh annual "State of the Retail Supply Chain" report. The report provides analysis of the front-burner issues facing America's retail supply chains, according to RILA. It also highlights tools and leading practices to compete in an evolving marketplace.

Q&A: 'Partnerships Are Crucial for Water Goals'

In 2015, MillerCoors set ambitious water-related sustainability goals for 2020 - including reducing its water-to-beer ratio. The total water gallons saved over five years is expected to be in the billions, but since most of the company's water footprint is in agriculture - MillerCoors can't achieve its goals alone.

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IKEA to Try Selling Through Third Parties

IKEA plans to test selling its products on websites other than its own, the head of brand and strategy owner Inter IKEA Group says, as the world's biggest home furnishing retailer targets more online customers.

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

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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

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