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How Carriers Can Lead the Charge on Transportation Emission Reductions

With the energy transition underway, decarbonization is top of mind for consumers, distributors, and investors alike.

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Fashion Industry Gets Torn by Europe’s Soaring Energy Bills

The clothing makers are fearful of raising their own prices in case it pushes customers such as H&M and Zara to suppliers outside the European Union.

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Watch: Can Technology Save Last-Mile Delivery?

Route optimization and tracking technology help mitigate problems in last-mile delivery, says Anar Mammadov, technical founder of Senpex.

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Bridging the Semiconductor Production Gap

The semiconductor shortage is forecasted to extend into late 2023 or early 2024.

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Global Labor Rates Comparison Shows China is no Longer the Low-Cost Labor Market

Manufacturing wages have risen in China, making the country no longer the global go-to place for low-cost labor, argues The Reshoring Institute.

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Kroger Bets $25 Billion on Bulking Up to Be More Like Walmart

The grocery giant is pledging to cut prices by using some of the savings from its $24.6 billion agreement to buy Albertsons Cos.

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Miners’ Losses Mount as Ports Strike Drags On in South Africa

The walkout by workers that began October 6 is costing shippers of iron ore, coal, chrome, ferrochrome and manganese about 815 million rand a day.

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Watch: Why Aren't Retailers Reducing Their Carbon Footprint?

While all retailers want to reduce their carbon emissions, most aren't on track to do so, says Mark Ang, co-founder and chief executive officer of GoBolt. That's changing due to consumer pressure.

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Computer Buyers Curtail Purchases After Pandemic Splurge

The lull in purchasing has worsened throughout the year as high inflation, rising labor costs and recession fears have triggered a reassessment of procurement budgets.

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Ukraine Crop-Deal Talks May Hinge on Fertilizers and Extra Port

The initial run of the pact — which has revived seaborne grains trade from Ukraine in the midst of Russia’s invasion — is due to end Nov. 19.

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Overcoming Supply Shortages to Optimize Production and Maximize Revenue

For brands and manufacturers to be responsive to near-term demand fluctuations, they must first achieve a greater level of connectivity and visibility from their end-to-end supply ecosystem.

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Watch: Retail Supply Chains Need a 'Customer Channel'

First it was "multi-channel." Then, the "omnichannel." But retail supply chains hoping to succeed today need to adopt the concept of the "customer channel," says Randy Evins, industry adviser for food retail with SAP.

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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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