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Watch: Impact of the Western U.S. Megadrought on Food Supply Chains

Phil Renaud, executive director of The Risk Institute in the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, discusses how the persistent drought in the western U.S. is forcing food supply chains to rethink their sourcing strategies, as well as pursue longer-term initiatives for coping with the effects of climate change.

Impact of the Western U.S. Megadrought on Food Supply Chains

Industry Bosses See Price Hikes as Shortages Hamper Rebound

European companies are pushing up prices as supply disruptions lift costs and hamper their ability to match surging demand, according to executives.

A mechanic fits a Michelin tire to an automobile wheel hub at a service center in Paris, France. Photo: Bloomberg.

What's Really Slowing Food Delivery, and How Logistics Tech Can Help

More than 90% of restaurants say they’ll continue using third-party delivery services after the pandemic.

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How Transparency Will Elevate the Post-Pandemic Food Supply Chain

There’s an opportunity to improve food supply chain logistics and planning with a future-proofing mindset. No element requires more consideration and investment in this regard than transparency.

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CSX Completes Acquisition of Quality Carriers

CSX Corp., a transportation solutions provider, has announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Quality Carriers, Inc., a North American provider of bulk liquid chemicals truck transportation, from Quality Distribution, Inc.

How China Beat the U.S. to Become World's Undisputed Solar Champion

China, eager to prove the supremacy of its socialist-market model, now supplies three quarters of the world’s solar panels.

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Six Keys to Serving the Post-Pandemic End Customer

On the tail of e-commerce’s biggest ever growth spurt, the "new customer" demands near-instant delivery, bespoke products and services, dynamic pricing, and a delightful user experience.

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As Car-Lot Inventories Dwindle, Sales Take a Turn for the Worse

A year ago, Ford Motor Co. dealer Rhett Ricart had a lot full of cars and hardly any customers. This year, he has a lot full of customers and hardly any cars.

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How Technology Can Tackle Waste in the Food Supply Chain

Food loss within the supply chain has been an issue for decades, and has reached epic proportions in recent years.

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E-Commerce Aggregators Are Spurring a New Kind of Gold Rush

Investors are pouring billions into successful global marketplace sellers and businesses, providing back-end resources to expand internationally.

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Alphabet Jumps Into Drone Air-Traffic Control With Flight App

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.

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How E-Tailers Are Greening the Last Mile

Demand for last-mile delivery services is booming around the world — expected to jump nearly 80% globally in the next decade. Here are a few ways e-commerce and logistics companies are aiming to reverse their environmental impact.

Packages are unloaded from a FedEx Corp. truck in New York City. Photo: Shutterstock.

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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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