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Johnson Says Brexit Britain Must Adapt Amid Fuel, Food Shortages

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he won’t fall back on immigration to solve the U.K.’s truck driver shortage, as he presented supply chain troubles that have left supermarket shelves bare and gas stations dry as a “period of adjustment” in the wake of Brexit and the pandemic.

A gas pump reads 'out of use' amid fuel shortages in the U.K. Photo: Bloomberg.

Podcast | Why Supply Chains Are Critical to the Success of Brands

A lot of factors go into the success or failure of consumer brands, but one of them stands out today: the supply chain.

A delivery courier navigates her route. Photo: Getty Images.

Supply Chain Disruptions Drive Demand for Customer-Service Reps

In the past year, consumers who have tried to buy a pair of shoes, products for the home or back-to-school items have encountered a common problem: They can’t find what they’re looking for.

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Iron Battery Breakthrough Could Eat Lithium’s Lunch

The world’s electric grids are creaking under the pressure of volatile fossil-fuel prices and the imperative of weaning the world off polluting energy sources. A solution may be at hand, thanks to an innovative battery that’s a cheaper alternative to lithium-ion technology.

Iron-flow batteries on the production floor at the Energy Storage Systems Inc. (ESS Inc.) facility in Wilsonville, Oregon. Photo: Bloomberg.

E-Commerce Company Cuts Order Fulfillment Time by 40%

Challenge: A European fulfillment company was looking to accelerate growth and improve accuracy, flexibility and proficiency in its operations. The company ships millions of packages to more than 250 customers around the world.

Fashion Retailer Halves Fulfillment Time With Omichannel Automation

Challenge: A multinational fast fashion retailer had separate warehouses for in-store and online fulfillment and was looking to implement an omnichannel model. The company needed to cater to inventory sub-classifications and associated business logic in picking; optimize its downstream operations; improve transportation efficiency; and reduce its dependency on a single warehouse management system (WMS).

The retailer relied solely on manual flow from inbound to outbound, and had no existing framework for opening new warehouses.

What Will Replace Silicon Chips in the Next Generation of EVs?

As automakers scramble to make electric vehicles with longer ranges and speedier charging times, the chip industry has a message for them: You’re doing it wrong.

An employee displays a 300mm silicon-carbide wafer. Photo: Bloomberg.

U.S., EU Vow Cooperation on Trade, Technology in Diplomatic First

The U.S. and the European Union agreed to work together to shape the rules and standards around crucial technologies and coordinate their approaches to key trade issues at an inaugural meeting of a new cooperation body.

European Union and United States flags stand in a row. Photo: Bloomberg.

An Obscure Chinese Mining Law Is Hobbling Global Energy Security

China’s current energy crisis can be traced back in part to a legal amendment targeting miners that garnered little notice when it went into effect in March.

Pieces of coal stacked at a mining site. Photo: Shutterstock.

HexcelPack Introduces E-Commerce Packaging Kit to Assist Retailers During Peak Seasons

HexcelPack LLC, a developer of eco-friendly, paper-based protective cushioning solutions to replace bubble packaging and other plastic or foam-based materials, has introduced Store in the Box, an e-commerce packaging kit featuring three of HexcelPack’s sustainable paper-based packaging solutions, MiniPack, Hexcel’ope, and Fil in a Box.

From Nairobi to Ningbo: The Supply Shocks Spanning Globe

From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.

A container ship sails at dusk. Photo: Bloomberg

Three Keys to Succeed at On-Demand E-Commerce

Don’t expect shoppers to abandon the convenience and ease of efficient e-commerce once the pandemic wanes.

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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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