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Major Plastics Producers Accused of Greenwashing Their Waste Initiative

Five major oil and chemical companies produce more plastic in two days than their Alliance’s projects have cleaned up over the past five years.

Across the globe, less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled, according to the most recent data from 2018 published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Photo: iStock.com/Yevhen Smyk

Russia’s Crude Exports Slump to the Lowest Since September

Russia terminated its export targets at the end of May 2024, opting instead to restrict production, in line with its partners in the OPEC+ oil producers’ group.

The shadow fleet tanker Turbo Voyager transits through Denmark’s Great Belt carrying Russian oil to India. Russia shipped 3.28 million barrels a day of crude to overseas markets in the four weeks to Nov. 17. Photographer: Carsten Snejbjerg/Bloomberg

ESG in 2025: Supplier Collaboration Strategies for Success

Procurement professionals must rise to the ESG challenge by leveraging supplier collaboration to ensure compliance and best practices in the extended supply chain.

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Lenovo to Add Manufacturing Plants Outside China

Lenovo, like most electronics manufacturers, has sited most of its plants in China, creating potential vulnerability from president-elect Trump's promise to impose 60% tariffs on Chinese imports.

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Boeing to Lay Off 2,200 Workers in Washington State

In a note to employees in October, CEO Kelly Ortberg told workers that the company needed to align its staffing levels with its "financial reality."

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DOE Unveils Roadmap for Decarbonizing U.S. Industrial Sector

According to the DOE, industrial manufacturing accounts for roughly 20% of annual greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

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RFID: The Game-Changer for Retail Optimization During the Holiday Season

RFID is helping retailers and their supply chain partners to navigate a rapidly changing consumer landscape and meet increasing demands for convenience, particularly around the busy holiday season.

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Why Procurement Needs a Change-Management Mindset

As life sciences companies progress rapidly through drug development and commercialization, the need for an adaptive procurement function becomes critical to managing suppliers, costs and risks.

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AI and Retail Returns: Can Pixels Solve a Physical Problem?

Retail returns involve real products and logistics, and as much as artificial intelligence promises to streamline things, it needs one crucial component: physical data.

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Employers Barred from Forcing Workers to Attend Anti-Union Meetings

Large employers including Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI have responded to increasing attempts to unionize by holding captive audience meetings.

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Boeing Strike Cutting into 2025 Deliveries for Southwest Airlines

Southwest’s order book with Boeing had originally called for 86 aircraft deliveries in 2025, but the airline has since lowered that number to 73.

Workers picket outside the Boeing Co. manufacturing facility on October 3. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg

Optimizing the Supply Chain of Working Capital Turnover

By aligning loans with inventory turnover, reducing supply chain timelines, and carefully balancing inventory purchases, businesses can significantly cut costs and boost profitability.

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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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