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Watch: Surviving — and Thriving — in the Downturn

Retailers and suppliers face multiple headwinds, but they should be looking at the situation as an opportunity to cut costs and streamline supply chains, says Jason Murray, chief executive officer of Shipium.

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U.K. Imports Zero Fuel From Russia for First Time on Record

The U.K. imported no fuel from Russia in June for the first time on record, with fuel imports falling by £499 million — or 100% — compared with the average for the previous 12 months to February.

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Apple to Cut New iPhone 14 Production Lag Between India and China

Apple is preparing to manufacture its new iPhone in India months earlier than it did previous models, because it wants to boost production outside China amid growing global tensions and supply chain disruptions in the country.

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Watch: Disruptions and Other Major Trends in Supply Chain

Ram Gopalakrishnan, chief executive officer of Bricz, discusses the technology investments that retailers need to make to deal with today's supply chain challenges.

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Coping With Rising Fuel Prices and Retail Returns

Even before the recent rise in fuel costs to an all-time high, brands had started taking a closer look at their cost of reverse logistics.

Fuel pumps at a gas station. Photo: Jupiterimages/ Canva.

Matching Your Retail Strategy to the Scheduled Consumer

In last-mile delivery, customers want their orders within a specific window — not a vague “now” or “sometime tomorrow.”

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Addressing Data Challenges With Supply Chain Visibility

Because global modern supply chains are incredibly complex, involving a vast network of manufacturing and logistics personnel, even simple mistakes can result in lengthy delays.

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Europe’s Natural-Gas Crunch Sparks Global Battle for Tankers

Europe’s energy crisis is unleashing a global battle over liquefied natural-gas (LNG) tankers, with rates to charter the specialized ships jumping to record highs.

An LNG power ship undocks in Singapore. Photo: Bloomberg.

Defense Strategies Institute presents the 2nd Annual Critical Infrastructure Security Summit

Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Critical Infrastructure Security Summit, taking place this September 28-29, 2022 in Washington, D.C. This year’s summit will focus on defending and creating resilient systems to protect our nation’s vital infrastructure from outside threats and other dangers, highlighting this year’s theme “Ensuring the Resiliency of US Infrastructure Against Cyber Attacks, Threats, and Intrusions.” At this year’s event, attendees will hear from senior leaders from across Government and Industry detailing the threats currently facing critical infrastructure sectors as well as the solutions needed to overcome them.

Monkeypox Vaccine Maker Seeks Partners in Race to Meet Demand

Bavarian Nordic A/S, the only company with an approved vaccine for monkeypox, said it’s no longer certain it can meet demand and is talking to multiple production partners as cases rise across the world.

The Bavarian Nordic A/S monkeypox vaccine. Photo: Bloomberg.

China’s Scorching Heat Leads to Power Cuts, Factory Disruptions

Water levels in the upper stretches of the Yangtze — a crucial source of hydro-power, transport and water for crops — are at the lowest level since records began.

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E-Tailers No Longer Want to Pay for Your Returns

Message to online shoppers who have enjoyed the perk of “100% satisfaction-guaranteed” returns: Your free ride is coming to an end.

A woman walks with shopping bags in a mall. Photo: Shutterstock.

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