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Walmart’s Jet Ends Its New York City Fresh Grocery Business

November 25, 2019

The move is the latest example of the declining importance of Jet, a business Walmart paid $3.3 billion to acquire in 2016 to reach urban millennials and gain the services of co-founder Marc Lore, who has taken over Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce operations.

Trade War Threatens Tech Sectors in China and Silicon Valley

November 21, 2019

Bloomberg

Among the dangers are a decline in cross-border investment, disruption in the supply chain and decreased collaboration in fields like artificial intelligence, wireless technology and cancer research.

A $15.80 Cafe Latte Highlights Shrinking Supply of Premium Beans

November 20, 2019

Bloomberg

Varieties favored by some high-end suppliers like Stumptown Coffee Roaster or Nestle SA’s Blue Bottle are surging in price — and that’s reaching consumers.

Checklist: Choose the Right TMS for Parcel Shipping

November 13, 2019

Logistyx Technologies

Your parcel shipping operations are unique, and so too are the transportation management systems for parcel shipping in the market — each with enough features and functionality to confuse even the most seasoned industry expert looking to implement a new solution.

Is High-Value Asset Tracking Right for You?

How to Partner With the Right Solution Provider for RFID Success

November 8, 2019

Peak-Ryzex

More than 90% of North American retailers report they are progressing toward full RFID adoption, with 25% of this growth coming since 2016.

U.S., China Plan Opioid Bust That Could Help Trump Sell Trade Deal

November 6, 2019

Bloomberg

China and the U.S. plan to highlight joint efforts to crack down on fentanyl smuggling, addressing an opioid epidemic that President Trump has asked his counterpart Xi Jinping to help alleviate as part of broader trade talks.

Five Things to Know Before Shipping Across the U.S.-Mexico Border

November 6, 2019

Ohad Axelrod, SCB Contributor

More than $1.7 billion in goods cross the border each day from Mexico into the U.S., with more than 70% traveling by truck. For businesses on both sides of the border, getting goods from point A to B can be a complex, confusing and expensive process.

Global Drug Suppliers Challenge FDA as Safety Fears Rise

November 4, 2019

Bloomberg

Regulators want to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign-made pharmaceutical ingredients, as a wave of recalls has raised questions about the safety of the global drug-supply chain.

The Intelligent Enterprise for High Tech Industry

November 1, 2019

SAP

Tech manufacturers have led a shift in the relationship between business and society. It has been a driver of progress while raising questions about some outcomes. High tech businesses can plan for the future by deploying intelligent ERP that builds trust and accelerates business and societal growth.