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IPhone Suppliers May Leave China If Tariffs Jump

Apple’s suppliers will keep making iPhones in China if the U.S. imposes tariffs on the devices — unless those levies skyrocket.

1218 I Phone Suppliers May Leave

Podcast | Blockchain in Action: Tracking Vanilla

The latest flavor of blockchain technology is vanilla, and the stakes are high: Vanilla is the world’s second most expensive spice — with a price higher than that of silver.

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The Digital Era Has Arrived, and Supply Chains Must Adjust

It's time for companies to move beyond the age of mass production and consumption — and design supply-chain processes that can serve a customer segment of one.

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Inside Huawei: The Driving Force of China’s Tech Aspirations

The surprise arrest of Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co., has thrust the company into a political firestorm and deepened a core threat.

1213 Inside Huawei The Driving

U.S. Producer Prices Exceeded Estimates in November

U.S. producer prices rose in November on advances in foods and transportation services, while a measure of underlying costs accelerated.

Adapting to Automation: Lessons for Long-Term Success

Automation brings gains in productivity, efficiency and safety. Here’s how to leverage the latest technologies.

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Q&A | Keeping Up With the Ever-Changing Trade Environment

Supply-chain and compliance officers are facing a head-spinning environment of constant change in their sourcing and logistics operations.

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A Tariff-Era Survival Kit for American Firms in Asia

U.S. firms operating in Asia are adapting to global trade uncertainty with a range of survival tactics, from reviewing how goods are classified to tweaking their supply chains.

1211 A Tariff Era Survival

Tobacco Farmers Are Getting Closer to Cannabis Switch

The maker of Marlboro cigarettes made a $1.8bn investment in global cannabis company Cronos Group amid pressure to find new growth avenues.

Here's Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Expedite Process

The expediting of raw materials, parts, systems and subsystems in inbound logistics is a common but necessary evil for many companies.

Q&A | The Power of Real-Time Freight Visibility

Real-time freight visibility adds value to supply-chain operations, according to most logistics companies. But is it really "real"?

Chris Jones, executive vice president of marketing and services with Descartes, makes the case for how real-time freight visibility adds value to supply-chain operations. But is it really 'real'?

Supermarkets Need to Maximize Stockpiles Before Brexit, U.K. Officials Warn

Theresa May’s government has told supermarkets to keep as much stock as possible in warehouses around the country in case of a no-deal Brexit.

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