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A.I. in the Supply Chain: A Progress Report

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Disappearances Are Rising in the Pacific

The U.K.-based charity Human Rights at Sea has published its latest investigative report into the increasing number of deaths and disappearances of crew and fisheries observers in the Pacific Ocean.

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Cobalt Producer to Tackle Child Labor Concerns With Supply Probe

Chinese cobalt refiner Yantai Cash Industrial Co. will demand suppliers show that their raw materials aren’t produced with child labor after the London Metal Exchange set a deadline for companies that ship to its warehouses to spell out efforts to combat the problem.

How A.I. Is Transforming Supply Chains

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Mercedes Plans More Drone Deliveries After 100 Perfect Flights

Mercedes-Benz, conducting the biggest test using drones to ship everyday items like ground coffee and cellphones, said the mini aircraft completed 100 drop-offs to strategically placed vans in Zurich with a perfect safety record and more deliveries are planned for next year.

Understanding the World of Cryptocurrencies

Are cryptocurrencies that next big thing in monetary markets? Or are they the next big bubble, just waiting to burst?

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UPS Inks Its Largest Investment in Renewable Natural Gas to Date

UPS is heading into the year’s end inking an agreement with Big Ox Energy to purchase the equivalent of 10 million gallons of renewable natural gas (RNG) per year.

Ford Tests Exoskeletons for Assembly Line Workers

Once the purview of science fiction, exoskeletons are slowly working their way into real life. These aids are now being used on manufacturing assembly lines.

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'Borneo Atlas' to Help Palm Oil Buyers Check on Forest Damage

Researchers have created for the first time a detailed map that will help buyers and consumers of palm oil work out whether the supply chain is harming forests on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo.

Retailers Offer Delayed Shipping Options to Avoid Peak Charges

Retailers are contending with a new challenge as this year’s holiday shopping season heats up: extra shipping fees during the busiest weeks.

Trump Wants More Big Infrastructure Projects. The Obstacles Can Be Big, Too.

President Trump says he is frustrated with the slow pace of major construction projects like highways, ports and pipelines. Last summer, he pledged to use the power of the presidency to jump start building when it became bogged down in administrative delays.

Autonomous Shipping Raises Legal Concerns

While the U.K. Shipping Register has included its first autonomous vessel, there are several gaps that need to be addressed before such technology becomes widespread and moves into the international domain.

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

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