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Half of Firms Have Not Produced Slavery Reports, Watchdog Group Says

More than half of U.K. companies that have had 12 months to publish their modern slavery statements have not yet done so, according to figures released by TISCreport.

Six Next-Gen Technologies That Are Reshaping the Energy Industry

BP recently presented its view on six next-generation technologies that matter to the energy industry - including blockchain, 3D printing and artificial intelligence.

Growth Drivers in Place for Strong Finish This Year, Air Cargo Group Says

Despite some typically cautious warnings that the current growth cycle may be nearing a peak, industry-wide freight tonne kilometer (FTK) growth is at its strongest pace since 2010 - and global business and consumer confidence levels point to solid improvement at least through the third quarter, IATA said in its Q3 2017 "Cargo Chartbook."

Robots Endangering Workers Drives German Startup to Airbags

Two years ago, a robot crushed a 22-year-old man to death at a Volkswagen AG factory in Germany after the maintenance worker became trapped in an area usually off-bound to humans. While this type of tragedy is still relatively rare, efforts to improve safety are intensifying as factories around the world become increasingly automated.

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How Toys "R" Us Collapsed So Quickly

Toys "R" Us Inc., which somehow managed to sustain a crushing debt load for more than a decade after its 2005 buyout, finally succumbed last week to a "dangerous game of dominoes" that toppled the retailer in a matter of days.

Debating the Timetable for Supply-Chain Futureshock

The future is coming. But experts can't seem to agree on when it's going to show up.

Automotive Industry Has Mixed Feelings About Trump's Approach to Fuel Standards

One might think that the auto industry favors weaker greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency standards, or at least the penalties set forth for non-compliance. But what it really favors are standards that are economically achievable and a definite set of rules for it to follow.

Opinion: Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning AI in the Retail Supply Chain

In retail, supply chain efficiency is essential. Inventory management, picking, packing and shipping are all time and resource-intensive processes which can have a dramatic impact on a business's bottom line.

Kohl's to Start Accepting Amazon Returns at Some Stores in L.A. and Chicago

Kohl's, which is opening some in-store Amazon shops, will start accepting returns for the online retailer at some of its stores in Los Angeles and Chicago starting next month.

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At Omega, a New Factory for Orders From China

August frustrates Raynald Aeschlimann, president and chief executive at Omega.

Asian Businesses Mull Tech Solutions to Fight Modern Slavery

Asia Pacific business leaders are working on recommendations to protect migrant workers from modern day slavery and to ensure companies' supply sources are free from such unethical employment, according to Australia's ambassador for people smuggling and human trafficking.

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For Amazon, Can Two Headquarters Still Equal One Culture?

In planning Amazon.com Inc.'s second headquarters, Chief Executive Jeff Bezos faces a new challenge: how to maintain the online retail giant's carefully cultivated culture when he can’t be in two places at once.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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