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IBM Built a Computer the Size of a Grain of Salt for Logistics Industry

IBM has unveiled what it claims is the world’s smallest computer — the size of a grain of salt. The computer will cost less than $0.10 to manufacture, and is intended for logistics applications.

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China Hits Back at Trump Tariffs as Trade War Arrives

China said it doesn’t fear a trade war with the U.S. and announced plans for reciprocal tariffs on $3bn of imports from the U.S. in the first response to President Donald Trump’s ordering of levies on Chinese metal exports.

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Showcase Your Company's Supply Chain Excellence — Final Days to Submit

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and SupplyChainBrain welcome your entries for the 14th Annual Supply Chain Innovation Award (SCIA) competition.

A Sure-Fire Route to Gender Equality? Culture Is the Way, Survey Says

Although there’s no doubt that much progress has been made toward gender equality in the workplace, gender parity is still a long way off. And that’s especially true for one particular segment of the population of working women, the 18 percent who work in majority-male companies.

McDonald’s Announces Major Environmental Goals for 2030, Sending a Signal to the Restaurant Industry

The golden arches got a little greener this week. Or at least, they will by 2030.

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New Way to Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries Could Be a Lifeline for Electric Cars and the Environment

The promise of a global electric-vehicle transformation has a looming problem.

Wine Prices to Rise As Bad Weather Brings Worst Harvest for 50 Years

It’s the kind of bad news best served with a stiff drink: the price of standard supermarket wines such as prosecco and pinot grigio could rise by up to 30 percent this year as the impact of 2017’s disastrous harvest is felt on the high street.

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Alibaba Doubles Lazada Investment to $4Bn in Aggressive Southeast Asian Expansion

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it will invest an extra $2bn in Southeast Asian e-commerce firm Lazada Group and tapped a top executive to run the business, as it takes on rivals such as tech titan Amazon in an aggressive expansion in the region.

Robots in the Warehouse: A Progress Report

Is there still a place for humans in the automated warehouse of the future?

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Ocean Economy Will Be Worth $3Tr by 2030, U.K. Report Says

The U.K. needs a long term plan to capitalize on the growing opportunities provided by marine sector, government advisors have said.

Deere Is Concerned About Retaliation Against U.S. Agriculture

Deere & Co., the world’s largest maker of agricultural equipment, is concerned that rising trade tensions between the U.S. and other countries could affect sales of its signature green-and-yellow machinery.

Coca-Cola, U.S. State Dept. to Use Blockchain to Combat Forced Labor

Coca-Cola Co. and the U.S. State Department along with two other companies said last week they are launching a project using blockchain’s digital ledger technology to create a secure registry for workers that will help fight the use of forced labor worldwide.

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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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