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Why Farmers Only Get 7.8 Cents of Every Dollar Americans Spend on Food

May 8, 2018

For every dollar consumers spend on food, only 7.8 cents goes to farmers — a record low that reflects shifts in how Americans eat, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Algorithms Are Coming for Their Jobs, So Workers Are Teaching Themselves Algorithms

May 8, 2018

Los Angeles Times

When cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes started automating its quality assurance testing last year, it knew that the move could put more than four dozen employees out of work.

Opinion: The Best Answers to #WhoMadeMyClothes This Fashion Revolution Week

May 8, 2018

Olivia Pinnock, Forbes contributor

Fashion Revolution Week came to the end of a noise-making celebration of five years since its launch late last month. This year, over 100 countries took part with events calling for a more transparent and ethical fashion industry, it was covered by many major fashion titles, and social media was abuzz with conscious fashion consumers putting their favorite brands to the test over their supply chains.

The Use — and Misuse — of Incoterms

May 8, 2018

John Vogt

When people say, “Incoterms are simple, pick one and use it in all your contracts,” it should be clear they really don’t understand them, and can’t use them to the advantage of their company.

Aerospace Suppliers Look to Blockchain for Parts Tracking

May 8, 2018

The New York Times

Aerospace suppliers are starting to explore blockchain technology to keep tabs on their supply chain, potentially tracking parts such as that at the center of a Southwest Airlines accident last month.

Freight Demand Pushes Truck-Order Backlog to Near Record Level

May 8, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Freight-hauling firms slowed their roll in ordering new trucks last month, as backlogs at equipment factories spiked following record demand for new vehicles in the first quarter.

How Cape Town Was Saved From Running Out of Water

May 8, 2018

The Guardian

Late last year, as the South African government faced the prospect of its largest city running out of water, they took an unprecedented gamble.

Analysis: Foreign Exchange Risk Is Rising for Middle-Market Manufacturers

May 7, 2018

Industryweek

Recent developments in the global trade environment have been coming hard and fast.

Alibaba Launches Blockchain Initiative to Track Food Delivery

May 7, 2018

Air Cargo World

Despite the continued buzz around the potential for blockchain technology to enhance data security in the supply chain, the airfreight industry has seen a slow start to creating tangible application. But last week, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba put its word into action by premiering its own blockchain-encrypted platform, the Food Trust Framework.