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New Report Finds Slow Progress on Sustainable Plastic Packaging

In the effort to reduce the presence of plastic in consumer goods, packaging seems like a good place to start.

Crushed plastic bottles and containers sit bound in a bale ready to be recycled. Photo: Getty.

U.S. Businesses See Record Price Growth, Backlogs in April

A measure of prices received by U.S. manufacturers and service providers increased to a record in April as firms shifted the burden of higher wages and surging costs to customers.

A warehouse worker operates a forklift. Photo: Shutterstock.

The Overlooked Role of 3D Modeling in Supply Chain

The last two years have seen a major shift in the technology available to manufacturers, supply chain and logistics professionals. Yet 3D models remain underutilized by those sectors.

An engineer designs a 3D model on a laptop. Photo: Dragon Images/ Canva.

When Will Manufacturers Act to Diversify Raw-Material Supply?

At a time when supply chain experts are preaching the benefits of diversified sourcing, an alarmingly small number of manufacturers seem to be practicing it.

Rolls of steel in a warehouse. Photo: Shutterstock.

Here’s How China’s Lockdowns Are Rippling Through Economy

China’s lockdowns to contain the country’s worst Covid outbreak since early 2020 have battered the economy, stalling production in major cities like Shanghai and adding pressure to global inflation.

An aerial view of the Port of Shanghai in Shanghai, China. Photo: Getty Images.

Tesla Halted, Chips Pile Up as Shanghai Lockdown Upends Business

Cases are at a record in Shanghai, now the epicenter of China’s worst outbreak since the start of the pandemic, and the lockdown has been extended indefinitely.

An aerial view of the Tesla Inc. Gigafactory in Shanghai, China. Photo: Bloomberg.

Metals Industry Agonizes Over War But Keeps Buying From Russia

Behind-closed-doors discussions reflect a wide angst over whether to keep buying from Russia, as the industry weighs the stigma from the war against its own commercial interests — and the fact that vital metals like aluminum and copper were in short supply even before the invasion of Ukraine.

A foundry worker pours molten steel into a casting. Photo: Getty.

Four Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity That Aren't Automation

Despite raising wages and offering more unique benefits, retailers and manufacturers are losing staff and finding it difficult to replace them.

A warehouse worker uses a digital tablet. Photo: Getty.

Podcast | Can 3D Printing Help Fix Broken Supply Chains?

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been touted for years as a revolution in goods production — one that’s able to meet the demands of today’s picky consumer. So why hasn’t it made more progress to date?

A 3D printer at work. Photo: Getty Images.

War Dims Global Business Outlook as Inflation Plight Worsens

Factories from Australia to Europe are seeing already surging costs jump further as Russia’s war in Ukraine and the barrage of sanctions rolled out in response roil commodity markets and trade.

Coils and bundles of steel reinforcing bar. Photo: Shutterstock.

How Manufacturers Can Automate Tax Compliance for B2B E-Commerce

As B2B sellers expand online and look to optimize their digital strategies, incorporating tax into digital transformation will be key.

U.S., U.K. Reach Deal to Ease Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

The U.S. and U.K. reached a deal to ease tariffs on British steel and aluminum, resolving a longstanding irritant as the nations work to strengthen trade and integration.

Rolls of steel in a warehouse. Photo: Shutterstock.

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