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How Simulators Can Help to Alleviate the Driver Shortage

October 8, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The nationwide truck driver shortage just keeps getting worse. Can technology come to the rescue?

Why Your Organization Needs ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety

October 8, 2018

Tim Lozier, SCB Contributor

Keeping workers safe is one of your most important concerns as an employer. This need has been recognized by the International Organization for Standardization — and is codified in new ISO guidelines and certification: ISO 45001.

Will Nissan Stay Once Britain Leaves? How One Factory Explains the Brexit Dilemma

October 5, 2018

The Guardian

In the 1980s, Thatcher’s government sold Britain as “a gateway to Europe.” Nissan came to Sunderland and thrived — but now its future is uncertain.

White House Report Points to Severe Shortcomings in Military Supply Chain

October 5, 2018

The Washington Post

Uncertain budgets, a broken procurement system and an unfair trade environment have eroded the United States’ defense industrial base to levels at which national security could be at risk.

Talent Shortage Is a Top Risk Among Executives, Survey Finds

October 5, 2018

Gartner

A shrinking pool of qualified candidates surfaced as a top business risk for global executives in risk, audit, finance and compliance, according to a recent survey by Gartner Inc.

Unilever Tops List of Food and Drink Firms Tackling Forced Labor

October 4, 2018

Reuters

Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever topped a new list ranking how well food and drink companies tackle the risk of forced labor in their supply chains, ahead of Kellogg Company and Coca-Cola.

Problems With Logistics System Rollout Cost H&M $44M

October 4, 2018

Supply Management

Problems rolling out a logistics system cost H&M $44.28m and caused sales to drop in the third quarter of this year.

U.K. Businesses Count Cost of Brexit Before It's Happened

October 3, 2018

Bloomberg

The costs of Brexit are already mounting before the U.K. has even left the European Union, the country’s biggest business lobby group said.

An Unexpected Winner From Trump's Trade War: Knockoff Bags From China

When President Trump threatens China with more tariffs, Lulu thinks of her commission checks and smiles.

October 2, 2018

The Washington Post

When President Trump threatens China with more tariffs, Lulu thinks of her commission checks and smiles.

Carmakers Trigger Brexit Contingency Plans as 'No Deal' Fears Grow

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, such as certifying models in the EU, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts to defend against any loss of unfettered trade after Brexit.

October 1, 2018

Reuters

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts.