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Nestlé launches helpline to combat labor issues in palm oil supply chain
While palm oil offers greater yield and lower production costs, the industry is under fire for environmental and human rights concerns.
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J.B. Hunt, BNSF stuck in revenue dispute
A longstanding freight marriage is in couples counseling over their increasingly crucial intermodal revenue split.
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Veterans bring skills and 'can-do' attitude to supply chain jobs
There's a golden opportunity for military logisticians to continue their careers and play a key role in keeping supply chains staffed with competent professionals.
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Consumer inventory visibility drops as omnichannel heats up
Retailers are choosing to show online customers passive, rather than active, inventory visibility, a study finds.
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Cargill expands blockchain for turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
Farmers have expressed "overwhelming interest" in participating in the company's blockchain program for turkey traceability.
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CPG companies need close partnerships, clear ROI to 'win' in emerging markets
Far too often supply chain management is a passive participant in servicing the customer when they need to be an active one.
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How minimum wage hikes in 2 states will affect supply chains
Voters approved raising the minimum wage in Arkansas and Missouri, both of which have notable corporate residents and a significant number of warehouses.
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Albertsons to add 10 Tesla Semis to its truck fleet in Southern California
The Idaho-based grocer is one of several retailers turning to alternative power to reduce transportation costs while improving freight efficiency and environmental performance.
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9 ocean carriers, terminal operators join new blockchain initiative to rival TradeLens
It is abundantly clear that the ocean shipping industry is getting on board with blockchain — but which one?
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US businesses paid 'unprecedented' $4.4B in tariffs in September
The figure represents a 54% year over year increase, despite import value rising by just 10%.
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Baltimore warehouse tragedy draws attention to Amazon's safety record
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health earlier this year put Amazon at the top of its "Dirty Dozen" list of companies that "put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices."
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Amazon plans to hire thousands of seasonal delivery drivers
The move is another step by the e-commerce giant to obtain greater control over the last mile of its supply chain.
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Robots and software are improving warehouse ROI
This year, companies budgeted more for capital spending on materials handling. How did they spend it?
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Lowe's fills vacant CIO role with retail tech veteran
Seemantini Godbole fills the CIO role after the home improvement company quietly announced its vacancy in its Q2 FY18 earnings call.
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Trucking prices climb as economy continues to expand
Carriers are determined to grow capacity amid seemingly unending demand for freight.
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Procurement and IT band together as digital initiatives grow
The two departments are increasingly sharing the task of sourcing new technology and adding touch points, according to a new survey.
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Amazon tests new delivery option for Prime members
The service, Amazon Day, will allow shoppers to specify a day for their packages to be delivered, an option that may also help the e-commerce giant slash shipping costs.
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FedEx announces rate increase for 2019
Cost increases are on the horizon for shippers, as FedEx, UPS and USPS prepare to raise rates higher than typically expected.
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UPS Freight halting pickups ahead of possible strike
If the UPS Freight workers do strike, it will be the first at the company in more than 20 years.
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Tariffs push PriceSmart to shift distribution model
The big box retailer is opening a distribution center in Costa Rica, as Miami has become less cost efficient for importing goods from China.
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Amazon expands free holiday shipping to non-Prime members
The e-commerce giant may be feeling pressure from brick-and-mortar rivals like Target and Walmart, which have launched free shipping deals for the holidays.
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California Trucking Association sues to stop contractor classification test
New contractor classification standards throw a wrench in business as usual between owner-operators and freight carriers.
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ColumnUS elections: Just another flawed supply chain?
If your supply chain ran an election, would everyone get to vote?
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Soybean growers think inside the (shipping) box to reach new markets
Moving away from the traditional bulk carriers could bring U.S. soybean growers new markets and fill Southeast-Asia-bound containers that would otherwise be empty.
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Container explosion at Port of Los Angeles traces back to recycling facility
The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have so far stated "a form of combustible fuel or other compound" caused the explosion.
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