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Can Blockchain Fix the Opioid Epidemic? Intel Wants to Find Out

Digital currencies have been accused of worsening the opioid crisis because they make it easier to buy and sell drugs anonymously.

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Sainsbury's Asda Buy Could Make U.K. Tougher Grocery Market for Amazon

Sainsbury's $10bn (7.27 billion pounds) purchase of Walmart's Asda may pressure U.K. grocery prices and make the British market less attractive for newer players such as Amazon.com.

Opinion: Trump Tariffs Aren't the Only Cause of Supply Chain Unreliability

Say what you will about the Trump Administration, but it certainly hasn’t shied away from most talk about trade: In early 2017, just months after taking office, Trump sounded the alarm about a perceived trade deficits, starting with Canada of all places.

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How to Avoid Supply Chain Control Tower Failures

Supply chain control towers can offer significant benefits to companies by extending visibility and control beyond the enterprise, and enabling advanced analytics, real-time collaboration, and sophisticated optimization. However, many control towers do not reach their full potential as they are built on antiquated foundations.

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Freight Railroads Get Boost from Tight Trucking Markets

Freight railroads are capitalizing on a historically tight trucking market as companies move more shipments from highways to rails.

'It's Like a Robot Playground': The Cities Welcoming Self-Driving Delivery Droids

The big Japanese akita dog is stopped in his tracks by the box on wheels, unsure whether it is an equal to be greeted or another south London surface to be marked. His owner, hot on his heels, is just as surprised when he rounds the corner.

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How IBM Uses Watson for Procurement

The procurement team at IBM is using the company’s powerful Watson computer to analyze suppliers, rate contracts and manage risk.

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The Supply Chain Challenges of GDPR Compliance

The European Union is preparing to roll out an important new rule this month known as the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, which is intended to strengthen and unify data protection for all people within the EU.

‘Cyber Blindspot’ Threatens Energy Companies Spending Too Little

What’s the cost of securing the nation’s energy from a cyber attack?

Prime Hike Gives Amazon Warchest for Fight Over Postal Costs

Amazon.com Inc’s 20-percent hike in the cost of Prime membership should deliver more than $1bn in extra revenue this year and cover any “rational” hike in United States Postal Service delivery fees, Wall Street analysts said on Friday.

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Why Samsung Might Turn to Blockchain for Its Global Supply Chain

Samsung could stand to realize significant savings if the company turns to blockchain for its global supply chain.

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Waking Up to the Need for Risk Management

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

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