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Deep DiveCase study: Circular Systems turns scraps into textiles
In the era of fast fashion, producers are looking at alternative materials to support growing consumer demand.
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New Jersey police use Amazon box as bait to catch thieves
One box sat out for just three minutes before it was taken.
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Q&AWhat is the business case for computer vision in the supply chain?
As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, supply chain consultants discuss the ROI of emerging technologies. Up next: computer vision.
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Think tank: Employers retain power despite a tight labor market
Consolidation in industries and policy changes have eroded workers' power, said panelists at an event hosted by the Economic Policy Institute and Open Markets Institute.
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DOT awards $1.5B for 91 projects across 49 states and DC
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao called the spending a "down payment on this administration’s commitment to America’s infrastructure."
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How to navigate the 90-day tariff 'cease-fire'
International politics can be tough to predict, but the fundamentals of risk planning will help supply chains weather the storm.
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Rapid price changes make retailers more vulnerable to shocks
A Harvard Business School professor found retailers are now shifting prices every 3.6 months, and said the practice may have an impact on margins.
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Deep DiveFarm to label: Turning corn into textiles
About 400 million tons of corn goes to waste each year, making it a good candidate to transform into new materials.
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What's next for RFID?
Now mature, the technology may be ready for prime time – but it may have to compete with, or complement, new innovations.
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Ports, global trade on the front lines of climate change
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development put the burden of responding to climate change on all countries and actors who rely on ocean shipping for trade.
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Maersk will offer extended cargo protection for shippers
The add-on coverage will allow shippers to cover the risk of loss, including General Average payouts that are not covered by standard marine cargo insurances.
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McDonald's to shift meat supply chain away from antibiotics
The burger chain plans to reduce usage of antibiotics across 85% of its supply chain as similar commitments catch fire throughout the fast food segment.
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Deep DiveThe supply chain behind turning unusual materials into textiles
Businesses are mining waste products for fiber production, giving rise to dozens of new alternative fibers on the market made from everything from mushroom roots to spoiled milk.
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In-store tech can help after operations mishaps, survey says
Shoppers cited out of stock inventory and long checkout lines as the top reasons for abandoning their in-store shopping journey.
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Target, H&M and 41 more launch charter to reduce supply chain emissions
Signatories to the charter will outline implementation steps to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
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Breaking down 'deep concerns' about XPO Logistics
A media investigation into warehouse conditions in Memphis, Tennessee, sparked a storm for XPO and Verizon as regulators look to define who in the supply chain is responsible for managing labor risk.
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Amazon to charge third-party sellers for safety violations
The new fines are aimed at merchandise sold by third parties but shipped by Amazon after an uptick in safety incidents.
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From mushroom to handbag: Creating a closed loop textile supply chain
This Supply Chain Dive series explores the innovative ways manufacturers are taking natural materials and waste products and giving them new life in the form of textiles.
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FMC to create a Shipper Advisory Board
The agency approved the move as it considered changes to detention and demurrage practices and realized the commission's need for regular insight from stakeholders.
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USDOT, NACTO release guidelines to redesign large vehicles for urban areas
Recommendations include retrofitting existing fleet vehicles for better visibility and using advanced driver assistance systems that include cameras, radar and sensors.
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Imports reach record 2M TEUs as retailers rush to beat tariffs
The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates expect a slowdown in January 2019, as tariffs take a toll on consumer and industry confidence.
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Peak season bumps up air freight demand
Strong e-commerce growth is offsetting the effects of economic headwinds on the air cargo industry, according to the International Air Transport Association.
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HD Supply: Supplier negotiations, price hikes make tariffs 'manageable'
Executives indicated 2019 is when mitigation and management of all manner of incrementally rising costs will be put to the test.
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Hyperloop cargo train pilot set for Hamburg port
While passenger applications are popular, hyperloop companies' investments in cargo operations seek to improve logistics and reduce the strain on infrastructure.
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Dive AwardsThe Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2018
The awards recognize the top actors shaping the supply chain — now and in the future.
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