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Three Problems in Manufacturing That Impact Productivity and Profitability

Despite the advanced technology now available, there are still three key issues that adversely affect manufacturers of all types and sizes: data management, inventory, and gross margin.

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U.S. Agriculture Challenged by Aging Infrastructure

The Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) has released its second in a series of whitepapers that explores why national freight infrastructure must be improved.

U.S. Maritime Regulators Urged to Understand, Track Blockchain

By design, blockchain resists regulatory oversight, but maritime regulators still need to understand the technological potential of a trail of records that payment and other applications can be built upon and keep an eye on how the industry adopts this, shipping and tech experts argue.

On Blockchain: Perishables and the Need for Transparency

Think about the last three seafood dinners you've had. Let's say you ate fresh Coho salmon flown in from the Pacific Northwest, perhaps some tasty red snapper sourced from the Gulf of Mexico and some ahi tuna from Japan.

Hyperloop Startup Moves Closer to Near-Supersonic Rail

Startup Hyperloop One announced last week the first successful full-systems test of its near-supersonic rail transit system.

Wal-Mart Will Punish Its Suppliers for Delivering Early

Long known for squeezing its vast network of suppliers, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is about to step up the pressure.

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P&G, Cargill Partner to Improve Coconut Oil Supply Chain Transparency

Companies that source coconut oil from the Philippines and Indonesia - the world's two largest producers and exporters of coconut-based products - face several challenges: little or no economies of scale, lack of financing and training resources, and a rigid supply chain all serve to increase the farmers' dependence on middlemen and perpetuates inefficient and unsustainable agricultural practices.

Study: 'Buy America' Imposes Costly Burdens on Metro and Other Transit Agencies

Transit agencies across the country are shouldering higher infrastructure costs that strain budgets and make the systems more expensive overall than their overseas counterparts - and "Buy America" is a likely driver of those expenses, a right-leaning think tank says.

America's Aging Infrastructure: Waterways Face Critical Juncture

More than a million tons of commodities normally pass through the lock on the Monongahela River in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, every month. But on a recent day, the giant steel gates that hold back the river didn't budge.

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China, EU Bolster Greener Global Shipping to Curb Emissions

The trillion-dollar global shipping industry may soon be forced to curb greenhouse gas emissions under new rules backed by the European Union and China.

Survey Shows Drop in Containers Lost at Sea

The World Shipping Council (WSC) estimates that the average number of containers lost each year has dropped 48 percent since 2014.

Bipartisan Proposal in U.S. Senate Moves to Address Pilot Shortage

A proposed amendment in the United States Senate to a bill reauthorizing the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration partially eliminates training requirements that have contributed to the current national pilot shortage.

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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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