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U.S. & U.K. Escalate Sanctions Against Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet
The Biden administration announced new sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s energy sector and its “shadow fleet” of…
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U.S. & U.K. Escalate Sanctions Against Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet
The Biden administration announced new sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s energy sector and its “shadow fleet” of oil tankers on January 10. The New York Times reports the move could be a final attempt to cripple the Russian economy in…
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Report: Floods Pose Top Threat to Supply Chains in 2025
Flooding poses the greatest threat to supply chains this year, as warm ocean temperatures fuel more frequent and disruptive storms, including powerful hurricanes.Ocean temperatures are expected to be elevated in 2025 and beyond, meaning…
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Navigating Tariffs: What to Know, and How to Prepare
For today’s interconnected global supply chains, the possibility of new tariffs introduces considerations that could influence sourcing strategies, operations, and margins across industries. While the exact scope of these potential changes…
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Podcast | Fighting the Scourge of Forced Labor in the Battery Supply Chain
The global battery supply chain must be purged of its reliance on forced labor and child labor.Batteries are central to multiple industries, and will only become more essential as we increase our dependence on electric vehicles, artificial…
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Retailers Grapple with GenAI’s Satisfaction Gap
More than 70% of consumers say that they want their online shopping experience to include generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), even while retailers face a growing dissatisfaction with how the technology has been implemented. …
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The Biden administration announced new sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s energy sector and its “shadow fleet” of oil tankers on January 10. The New York Times reports the move could be a final attempt to cripple the Russian economy in response to Moscow’s war in Ukraine before President-elect Trump is sworn in.The new sanctions target more than 180 vessels from Russia’s fleet of shadow tankers used by Moscow to evade existing oil sanctions. They also blacklist two leading Russian oil producers -- Gazprom Neft anCONTINUE…
Report: Floods Pose Top Threat to Supply Chains in 2025
Flooding poses the greatest threat to supply chains this year, as warm ocean temperatures fuel more frequent and disruptive storms, including powerful hurricanes.Ocean temperatures are expected to be elevated in 2025 and beyond, meaning disruptive flood events will continue, supply chain intCONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM Supply Chain Brain HERE
Navigating Tariffs: What to Know, and How to Prepare
For today’s interconnected global supply chains, the possibility of new tariffs introduces considerations that could influence sourcing strategies, operations, and margins across industries. While the exact scope of these potential changes remains unclear, businesses can take proactive steps to prepare and reduce their risk of exposure.Drawing from past tariff cycles, organizations can see how strategic planning and resilient supply chains are essential to managing uncertainty. Following are some ways that a new round of…
Podcast | Fighting the Scourge of Forced Labor in the Battery Supply Chain
The global battery supply chain must be purged of its reliance on forced labor and child labor.Batteries are central to multiple industries, and will only become more essential as we increase our dependence on electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and other technologies that make heavy use of them. But fCONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM Supply Chain Brain HERE
Retailers Grapple with GenAI’s Satisfaction Gap
More than 70% of consumers say that they want their online shopping experience to include generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), even while retailers face a growing dissatisfaction with how the technology has been implemented. According to a survey of 12,000 consumers from French technology and consulting company Capgemini, nearly 60% of respondents said that they have replaced traditional search engines with GenAI tools for produCONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM Supply Chain Brain HERE
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TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY U.S. & U.K. Escalate Sanctions Against Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet
The Biden administration announced new sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s energy sector and its “shadow fleet” of oil tankers on January 10. The New York Times reports the move could be a final attempt to cripple the Russian economy in response to Moscow’s war in Ukraine before President-elect Trump is sworn in.The new sanctions target more than 180 vessels from Russia’s fleet of shadow tankers used by Moscow to evade existing oil sanctions. They also blacklist two leading Russian oil producers -- Gazprom Neft anCONTINUE…
Report: Floods Pose Top Threat to Supply Chains in 2025
Flooding poses the greatest threat to supply chains this year, as warm ocean temperatures fuel more frequent and disruptive storms, including powerful hurricanes.Ocean temperatures are expected to be elevated in 2025 and beyond, meaning disruptive flood events will continue, supply chain intCONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM Supply Chain Brain HERE
Navigating Tariffs: What to Know, and How to Prepare
For today’s interconnected global supply chains, the possibility of new tariffs introduces considerations that could influence sourcing strategies, operations, and margins across industries. While the exact scope of these potential changes remains unclear, businesses can take proactive steps to prepare and reduce their risk of exposure.Drawing from past tariff cycles, organizations can see how strategic planning and resilient supply chains are essential to managing uncertainty. Following are some ways that a new round of…
Podcast | Fighting the Scourge of Forced Labor in the Battery Supply Chain
The global battery supply chain must be purged of its reliance on forced labor and child labor.Batteries are central to multiple industries, and will only become more essential as we increase our dependence on electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and other technologies that make heavy use of them. But fCONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM Supply Chain Brain HERE
Retailers Grapple with GenAI’s Satisfaction Gap
More than 70% of consumers say that they want their online shopping experience to include generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), even while retailers face a growing dissatisfaction with how the technology has been implemented. According to a survey of 12,000 consumers from French technology and consulting company Capgemini, nearly 60% of respondents said that they have replaced traditional search engines with GenAI tools for produCONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM Supply Chain Brain HERE
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U.S. & U.K. Escalate Sanctions Against Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet
The Biden administration announced new sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s energy sector and its “shadow fleet” of oil tankers on January 10. The New York Times reports the move could be a final attempt to cripple the Russian economy in response to Moscow’s war in Ukraine before President-elect Trump is sworn in.The new sanctions target more than 180 vessels from Russia’s fleet of shadow tankers used by Moscow to evade existing oil sanctions. They also blacklist two leading Russian oil producers -- Gazprom Neft anCONTINUE…
Report: Floods Pose Top Threat to Supply Chains in 2025
Flooding poses the greatest threat to supply chains this year, as warm ocean temperatures fuel more frequent and disruptive storms, including powerful hurricanes.Ocean temperatures are expected to be elevated in 2025 and beyond, meaning disruptive flood events will continue, supply chain intCONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM Supply Chain Brain HERE
Navigating Tariffs: What to Know, and How to Prepare
For today’s interconnected global supply chains, the possibility of new tariffs introduces considerations that could influence sourcing strategies, operations, and margins across industries. While the exact scope of these potential changes remains unclear, businesses can take proactive steps to prepare and reduce their risk of exposure.Drawing from past tariff cycles, organizations can see how strategic planning and resilient supply chains are essential to managing uncertainty. Following are some ways that a new round of…
Podcast | Fighting the Scourge of Forced Labor in the Battery Supply Chain
The global battery supply chain must be purged of its reliance on forced labor and child labor.Batteries are central to multiple industries, and will only become more essential as we increase our dependence on electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and other technologies that make heavy use of them. But fCONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM Supply Chain Brain HERE
Retailers Grapple with GenAI’s Satisfaction Gap
More than 70% of consumers say that they want their online shopping experience to include generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), even while retailers face a growing dissatisfaction with how the technology has been implemented. According to a survey of 12,000 consumers from French technology and consulting company Capgemini, nearly 60% of respondents said that they have replaced traditional search engines with GenAI tools for produCONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM Supply Chain Brain HERE
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U.S. Navy Names New Explorer-Class Ocean Surveillance Ships After Deep-Sea…
The U.S. Navy has announced the naming of its newest class of ocean surveillance ships, designating them as…
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U.S. & U.K. Escalate Sanctions Against Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet
The Biden administration announced new sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s energy sector and its “shadow fleet” of oil tankers on January 10. The New York Times reports the move could be a final attempt to cripple the Russian economy in…
Report: Floods Pose Top Threat to Supply Chains in 2025
Flooding poses the greatest threat to supply chains this year, as warm ocean temperatures fuel more frequent and disruptive storms, including powerful hurricanes.Ocean temperatures are expected to be elevated in 2025 and beyond, meaning…
Navigating Tariffs: What to Know, and How to Prepare
For today’s interconnected global supply chains, the possibility of new tariffs introduces considerations that could influence sourcing strategies, operations, and margins across industries. While the exact scope of these potential changes…
Podcast | Fighting the Scourge of Forced Labor in the Battery Supply Chain
The global battery supply chain must be purged of its reliance on forced labor and child labor.Batteries are central to multiple industries, and will only become more essential as we increase our dependence on electric vehicles, artificial…
Retailers Grapple with GenAI’s Satisfaction Gap
More than 70% of consumers say that they want their online shopping experience to include generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), even while retailers face a growing dissatisfaction with how the technology has been implemented. …
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Biden, Trade Groups Praise ILA, USMX for Averting Port Strike
Trade groups are expressing relief, after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) appeared to have averted another U.S. port strike. Even so, the exact terms of the tentative deal between the two…
Tariffs and Trade in 2025: Uncertainty Will Create Opportunity for Supply Chains
It can be difficult to pin down where exactly President-elect Donald Trump stands on tariffs on a day-to-day basis. On a Monday, he might propose 60% duties on all imports from China. Then on Tuesday, it's another 10% on China, plus 25% for…
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