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How to Expand Margin and Reduce Supply Chain Cost with Digital Manufacturing

Supply chain leaders are under more pressure than ever to lower costs, expand margins, and balance growth and profitability — all while facing skilled labor shortages and rising materials and logistics costs.

U.S. Administration Unveils Steps to Protect Workers from Risks of AI

The Administration said these principles should be considered during the whole lifecycle of AI – from design to development, testing, training, deployment and use, oversight, and auditing.

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Do Plastic Pallets Have a Place in 2024?

By understanding the use cases best suited for each pallet material type, supply chain practitioners can make significant strides in sustainability while ensuring efficiency.

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Report: EV Deliveries for Commercial Fleets Double in 2023

Commercial cargo vans and pickup trucks made up 90% of all BEV deliveries, 95% of which came from Ford and Rivian.

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U.S. Senate Investigation Links Automakers to Chinese Forced Labor

BMW reportedly shipped out 8,000 cars with a part from a Chinese supplier that had been added to a list of companies known to use forced labor.

Staying Ahead of Changing Technology in Task Management

Unlike conventional software, which becomes outdated as time passes, newer AI-driven machine-learning systems become increasingly sophisticated with age.

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Nearshoring on the Rise: Navigating the Shift in EU Sourcing Trends

A shift to shorter supply chains not only helps manage the unpredictability of costs, but also strengthens supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on distant suppliers.

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Post-Brexit Border Controls Could Cost U.K. Nearly $6B

That figure would cover the cost of 13 border-related programs to deal with physical checks on plant and animal imports and safety and security declarations.

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‘VIP-Lane’ Pandemic-Mask Supplier Embroiled in London Trial

The U.K. government, desperate for medical equipment at the start of the pandemic, handed contracts to firms with little experience in manufacturing or procuring them.

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U.S. Adds 26 Chinese Textile Companies to the UFLPA Entity List

The DHS says this largest ever one-time expansion will help responsible companies keep forced labor out of their supply chain.

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Red Sea Disruption Is Splitting Global LNG Trade in Regions

The Red Sea and Suez Canal previously accounted for about a tenth of global seaborne trade, and provided Qatar with the shortest route to Europe.

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Data Management Is the Key to Preserving Manufacturing Industry Knowledge

The manufacturing industry is facing a significant workforce challenge. Many older, more experienced workers are retiring, and not enough young people are coming in to replace them.

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