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Amazon's No Enemy. In Fact, It Needs Us, U.S. Xpress CEO Says.

A vague mention of Amazon.com Inc’s interest in any sector might be enough to send investors into a tizzy, but the top executive of U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. is unperturbed.

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Here's How Immigration Policy Impacts Your Avocados and Other Produce

An avocado farmer in Santa Barbara, Calif. is struggling to find laborers amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration, according to CNN.

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U.S. Manufacturing Output Fell in May by the Most Since 2014

U.S. factory production fell in May by the most since January 2014, weighed down by fewer truck assemblies and still consistent with a steady outlook for manufacturing, new Federal Reserve data shows.

Supply Chain Caught in Crossfire of U.S.-China Trade Conflict

The Trump administration’s China tariffs spared some finished goods like smartphones and washing machines, while charges on parts and components could drive up costs in the U.S. supply chain.

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McDonald’s to Switch to Paper Straws in Britain as Country Turns Against Plastic

The queen has backed efforts to curb the use of plastics. The Church of England has encouraged a similar push. The British government plans to legislate to require it.

Global Circular Fashion Initiatives Receive $1.5M in Funding

C&A Foundation announced $1.5m in funding for five circular fashion initiatives worldwide to bridge the gap in implementing circular business models throughout the global apparel value chain.

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Green Energy Storage: Siemens Pilots the Use of Ammonia

A chemical compound commonly used to boost crop yields could be the answer to helping the world increase its consumption of renewable energy.

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With Tariffs, Trump Starts Unraveling a Quarter-Century of U.S.-China Economic Ties

President Trump imposed tariffs Friday on $50bn in Chinese products, signaling his willingness to unwind nearly a quarter-century of growing commercial links between the world’s two largest economies unless Beijing agrees to transform the way it conducts business.

As Shipping Costs Soar, Supply Chains Get a Makeover

Retailers and manufacturers are taking stock of their transportation costs and exploring alternatives as a capacity crunch in freight is driving up prices and causing shipping delays.

Google Aims to Rebuild China Presence With $550M Investment in E-Commerce Giant JD

Google will invest $550m in JD.com, one of China’s largest e-commence companies, as part of a strategic partnership to jointly develop markets outside of the country, the two said in a statement Monday.

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Tracking Inventory in Motion

Challenge: Trading partners need to trust that inventory will arrive when scheduled — particularly during item promotions. Historically, location and arrival time was obtained via driver phone calls. But these projected arrival times didn’t consider traffic and weather conditions, and they were often too optimistic.

Report: Certification Is 'Making No Difference' to Beverage Supply Chain Labour Abuses

Certification schemes are failing to tackle labour abuses in cocoa and tea supply chains, according to a new report.

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