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CN Rail Strike Squeezes Transport of Canadian Oil, Grain Cargo

Conductors and yard operators at Canada’s largest railway walked off the job after failing to reach an agreement with the company over issues including working conditions and drug benefits.

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Secret Ships Are Exporting Millions of Barrels of Venezuelan Oil

The practice of oil tankers turning off their location signals has increased in the past month, according to shipping data.

Source: Bloomberg

Multinationals Are Still Pouring Cash Into China as Trade War Rages

Companies from Tesla Inc. to Walmart Inc. are expanding operations in the world’s second-biggest economy — helping offset the departure of goods manufacturers that have had to rethink supply chains after U.S. tariffs made their products more expensive.

Source: Bloomberg

In New World of Returns, Retailers Must Dig Into Data

From a retailer’s perspective, all satisfied customers are alike. But those returning an item are likely unhappy for a range of reasons — and it’s increasingly crucial to know what those are.

A New App Lets Carriers Secure Drivers Directly and On Demand

As demand for consumer goods grows, especially in the burgeoning e-commerce sector, a key element of getting product to market continues to bedevil merchandisers: the truck driver.

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Waymo CEO Sees Driverless Trucking Catching on Faster Than Taxis

True driverless cars have arrived from Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet Inc., but the company’s chief executive officer says robot ride hailing may not be the first form of automotive autonomy to take off commercially.

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In the New World of Returns, Retailers Need to Dig into the Data

In order to reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction, retailers need to take a more detailed look at why returns happen and what are the options for dealing with them.

In the New World of Returns, Retailers Need to Dig into the Data

How a Maker of Agricultural Equipment Transformed Its Inbound Supply Chain

AGCO’s goal was nothing less than radical integration of its inbound supply chain, supplier relations and factory flows. A collaboration with 4flow helped to launch the “Smart Logistics” initiative.

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Why Logistics Companies Must Adopt Big Data and Cloud Technology

More than 50% of companies are using big-data analytics, a recent survey says, but a closer look reveals that adoption rate varies significantly by industry.

1111 Logistics Companies Must Adopt

U.S., China Plan Opioid Bust That Could Help Trump Sell Trade Deal

China and the U.S. plan to highlight joint efforts to crack down on fentanyl smuggling, addressing an opioid epidemic that President Trump has asked his counterpart Xi Jinping to help alleviate as part of broader trade talks.

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It’s a Match: Tools Distributor Uses AI to Perfect Packaging

Snap-on Tools was working to reduce inefficient packaging and absurd box sizes for its e-commerce customers. An artificial intelligence solution by FastFetch Corp. turned out to be the perfect fit.

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The Top Supply-Chain Innovations of 2019

This year's crop of supply-chain innovators ran the gamut from planning to supplier relations to order fulfillment and delivery. What they shared was a determination not to settle for the status quo.

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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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