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Amazon Go and the Future of Sentient Buildings: An Analysis

April 4, 2018

Bill McBeath, chief research officer, ChainLink Research

You buy and pay for things by picking them up and walking out of this convenience store. That’s it. Thus, Amazon Go epitomizes the company’s obsession with removing friction from shopping.

China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Pork and Fruit in Trade Dispute

April 3, 2018

Los Angeles Times

China raised import duties on pork, fruit and other products from the United States on Monday in an escalating tariff dispute with U.S. President Trump that companies worry might depress global commerce.

What Refrigerated Soup Has to Do With the Future of Grocery Stores

April 3, 2018

Forbes

Few would argue against the idea that grocers are in the midst of a pretty substantial existential crisis.

Fishermen Long for Justice As Thailand Comes Under U.N. Scrutiny

April 2, 2018

Reuters

Sold to a boat operator in Thailand for 6,000 baht ($192) two years ago, Win from Myanmar worked as a fisherman until he lost his forearm in an accident on the vessel this year.

McDonald's Is the Latest Restaurant to Ban Plastic Straws

April 2, 2018

Fortune

McDonald’s is jumping on the plastic ban train.

Dole Food Settles With EPA Over Cesspools in Oahu

March 29, 2018

Environmental Leader

The EPA announced a settlement with Dole Food over the food company’s failure to close two large-capacity cesspools at its Puuiki Beach Park property on Oahu.

Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Global Chain Reaction to Halt Imports

March 29, 2018

The New York Times

The Trump administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs are provoking a chain reaction around the globe, as governments from Europe to Canada prepare to erect barriers to prevent cheap metal once bound for the United States from entering their markets.

Starbucks Is Testing Blockchain to Empower Coffee Farmers

March 28, 2018

Supply Management

Starbucks is piloting the use of data technology, including blockchain, to make its coffee supply chains more transparent.

Amazon Is Looking for Larger Whole Foods Stores to Support Delivery Plans

March 28, 2018

Bloomberg

Less than a year after closing its acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon.com Inc. is looking for fresh ways to expand its brick-and-mortar retail network while bolstering the online shopping business.

Showcase Your Company's Supply Chain Excellence — Three Days to Submit

March 28, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and SupplyChainBrain welcome your entries for the 14th Annual Supply Chain Innovation Award (SCIA) competition.