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The Path of Least Resistance: The Internal Threat of Shadow I.T.

With over 34% of all employees expected to be fully remote by year-end, I.T. departments are racing against the clock to implement safe and secure remote infrastructure systems that will meet the needs of their employees.

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Autonomous Supply Chains Are on the Horizon

Companies are discovering that “people-less” operations lead to more efficient supply chains.

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The Near-Shoring Trend: Will China’s Loss Be Mexico’s Gain?

As a favored source of low-cost manufacturing for U.S. markets, Mexico seems to come and go.

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Dynamic Pricing in Traditional Retail Is Inevitable

Whether retailers opt into dynamic pricing for financial benefits or the convenience it offers consumers, it is only a matter of time before we see it become a part of the everyday retail experience.

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Seven Last-Mile Lessons That Could Improve Vaccine Distribution

To clean up the logistical nightmare, organizations should look to best practices in last-mile delivery.

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Four Ways to Transform Recycled Waste Into Commodities Gold

Many businesses don’t realize that up to 40% of their trash — from post-consumer plastics such as hangers and water bottles, to metals, fibers, and even food grease — can be diverted from landfill to generate income.

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How the Inland Port Can Better Connect U.S. Supply Chains

As we aim to build more resilient supply chains, we must rethink space, process and workforce development. Each of these factors converge at the inland port.

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Three Reasons to Prioritize Supply-Chain Sustainability This Year

Within the supply chain, many businesses are acknowledging the many benefits that sustainable operations offer, and are pushing to advance their green initiatives.

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A Guide to 'Should Cost' Analysis to Build Better Products

Companies can overcome some of the uncertainty they face in product cost estimation with a practice called “should cost” — and deliver smarter design, strategic sourcing and faster time to market.

Four Ways Blockchain Could Advance the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Cold chains built on a blockchain ledger would allow vaccine producers to contract out manufacturing and distribution — while ensuring the final product arrives to communities safely.

Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine sit in a freezer. Photo: Bloomberg.

How Hackers Target the Public Sector, and 10 Ways to Fight Back

Thanks to their vast collections of private data, public sector organizations are often top targets for cybercriminals.

Source: Bloomberg

Here's How Diverse Supply Chains Deliver Competitive Advantage

Supplier diversity isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that will come into sharp focus in 2021.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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