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Ending Slavery in Supply Chains, Part 1: The Work of Humanity United

Human trafficking and slavery in global supply chains would appear to be an intractable problem. But progress toward their elimination is being made.

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Unlocking Business Growth by Transforming from S&OP to IBP

In today's market environment where strategic priorities revolve around the diverse business objectives of exploring growth in untapped markets, lowering costs and working capital levels, keeping long-term growth intact, and strengthening the extended supply chain, it is vital that organizations perform inclusive integrated business planning (IBP). The "inclusion" considers multiple angles – partners in the supply chain, business functions like finance and product management, end consumers and digital capabilities. -Rich Sherman, Senior Fellow, and Ankit Tiwary, Engagement Director, Global Supply Chain Practice, Tata Consultancy Services

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Supply Chain Analytics, the Key to Success in the 'New Normal'

Getting from point A to point B in today's supply chain is no longer as simple as a straight line. Instead, in today's global environment businesses are adapting their supply chains in order to compete profitably. Rates, capacity, competition, warehousing and other supply chain components are evolving while the pace of business moves faster than ever before. As a result, ongoing supply chain analysis is critical in order for a business to adapt and compete. -Brian Broadhurst, Vice President of Transportation Solutions, Spend Management Experts

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A Look at the World's Most Powerful Wind Turbine

GE Renewable Resources said it’ll spend as much as $400m over the next few years to build an offshore wind turbine almost 100 meters taller than the Washington Monument.

Will Amazon’s Worker Tracking Wristbands Cross the Privacy Line?

Using technology to improve productivity is a time-tested path in all aspects of manufacturing, including warehouses.

Why McDonald's Is Switching to Fresh Beef

Your Quarter Pounder may taste a little different in the coming weeks.

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Either Retail Industry Evolves with Today's Consumer -- or It Dies

Coming out of the Retail Value Chain Federation Fall Conference, it was clear that retailers, merchandise suppliers and even service providers are facing a do-or-die situation. It's a simple choice – adapt to meet the needs of today's consumer or become obsolete. Period. That means optimizing drop ship and direct-to-consumer operations, practicing strategic trading partner relationship management, expanding into untapped markets, and increasing face-to-face collaboration. -Kim Zablocky, Founder and Chairman, Retail Value Chain Federation (RVCF)

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The Path Forward for Agility

Sales and operations planning. So important, yet success is so elusive. While many companies approach S&OP as a technology implementation, success requires a focus on 60 percent culture, 30 percent process and 10 percent technology. Companies cannot get to success without technology, but it cannot be the primary focus. A successful implementation can improve agility by 25 percent to 35 percent. -Lora Cecere, Founder, Supply Chain Insights

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Humans Slapped and Shouted at Robot Cars in Two of Six DMV Crash Reports This Year

The human response to possible takeover by robot overlords is off to a troubling start.

Neiman Marcus Turns to Technology to Solve Home-Delivery 'Exceptions'

Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. is trying to remove the pain from growing online sales that trigger big, bulky items and high financial stakes for the retailer.

Meet the Woman Advising the World's Top Blockchain Companies

The blockchain landscape is commanding an increasing amount of attention. With more first-time companies and applications vying for ICOs, interest in the long-term viabilities of technologies based on the blockchain is also growing.

Global Alarm Bells Sound Over Full-Blown Trade War

Fears of the first full-scale tariff war since the 1930s have been raised by the head of the World Trade Organisation, in a direct warning to Donald Trump that his proposed levies on steel and aluminium will trigger a domino effect that will lead to global recession.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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