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Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

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A SHOPPER IN A PONY TAIL AND SNEAKERS HOLDING A SHOPPING BASKET OBSERVES NEAR-EMPTY SHELVES IN A SUPERMARKET

Fertilizer Shortage Likely to Have Knock-On Effect on Food Supply

May 8, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

The Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce warned that the fertilizer shortage could cause deadly food scarcity and price hikes.


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A diamond-shaped yellow street sign that reads "TARIFFS," set against a visualization of a red line graph and an image of the U.S. Capitol building

New 232 Tariffs on Metals May Add Cost and Complexity for Importers

May 7, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

Goods covered by Section 232 tariffs, levied on imports determined to be critical to national security, remain exempt from global, temporary tariffs.


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Gartner: The Truth Behind AI's Role in Job Cuts

May 6, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

There is real value in AI, but it is rarely going to be achieved via a reduction in the workforce.


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A ROW OF TANKS CONTAINING GAS ARE LABELED HELIUM AND NON-FLAMMABLE GAS
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War Shortage of Helium Looms for Hi-Tech Manufacturers, Others

April 22, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

There are only 14 helium refineries worldwide, and helium supply was already rapidly shrinking before the current interruptions to sources in Qatar.


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Workers Unloading Heavy Box into Container Truck.
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AI Is Bringing a Rise in Retailer Chargebacks. It Can Reduce Them Too

April 15, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

AI helps keep track of exact payment terms and events, without the need for trawling through endless spreadsheets.


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Stacks of shipping containers adorned in flags for the EU, China, U.S., Mexico and Canada, set against stormy skies while a business man stands in the foreground with his back turned

One Year on from ‘Liberation Day’ – Uncertainty Trumps Efficiency in Supply Chains

April 2, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

After decades of pursuing supply chain efficiency, U.S. companies have turned their focus to what’s politely termed “resilience,” but might better be described as redundancy.


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AN AERIAL VIEW OF A BUSY PORT

For California, Jones Act Waiver More Likely to Alleviate Tanker Capacity Crunch than Gas Prices

March 20, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

The California Fuels & Convenience Alliance is among many industry bodies and businesses that would like to see the Jones Act restrictions relaxed or ended permanently.


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Explained: How Trump Can (Try to) Impose Tariffs

March 11, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

One way or another, there is likely to be a slew of lawsuits against any and all of the new tariffs.


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AN UGLY PLUME OF DARK GREY SMOKE IN THE DISTANCE RISES ABOVE A MODERN CITYSCAPE
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CSCOs Urged to Act Swiftly in Response to Iran War

March 3, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

Do not ignore the potential for your business to leverage upside as a consequence of an otherwise difficult geopolitical event, warns Gartner's David Gonzalez.


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Mineral deposits sitting on top of the Chinese and American flags on a flat surface
SCB FEATURE

Can the Government Fix the Trouble with the Supply of Critical Materials?

February 24, 2026
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

Although there are clear precedents, the current plan has some unusual factors.


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