Food & Beverage

Fake Paperwork, Poor Parts Challenge China's Aerospace Boom

October 24, 2017

Chinese suppliers to U.S. flight control systems maker Moog sold it poorly made parts, faked paperwork and outsourced work to a factory not approved by the company, according to an internal report by U.S. aviation regulators

Study: Sustainable Packaging Market Growth Driven by Preference, Regulations

October 24, 2017

Environmental Leader

Increasing environmental consciousness among consumers, along with more stringent regulations, are driving the sustainable packaging market, and will continue to do so at least through 2024, according to a new study from Zion Market Research.

Tesco Stocks Green Satsumas in Drive to Reduce Food Waste

October 24, 2017

The Guardian

Tesco has started selling "green" satsumas and clementines after relaxing its quality specifications in its latest attempt to reduce food waste.

Americans Love Shopping Online, but They Want to Return Things in Person

October 24, 2017

The Washington Post

Maria Butt's Long Island apartment is stacked with items she wishes she hadn't bought online but never quite got around to sending back: carpet pads, GoPro accessories, Alexander Wang sneakers and a case of lemon madeleines that "did NOT taste good."

Hyster Meets Brewery's Challenging Keg Line Needs

October 23, 2017

Challenge: In late 2015, a well-known craft brewery opened a second location with a 250,000-barrel capacity. From the opening, this new location encountered logistical challenges with its packaging and distribution and had distinct needs for its keg line, which was located in a small and tight space. The client looked to Hyster to recommend solutions to streamline the operation.

Robots Are Coming for These Wall Street Jobs

October 23, 2017

Bloomberg

Traders, prepare to adapt. Wall Street is entering a new era. The fraternity of bond jockeys, derivatives mavens and stock pickers who've long personified the industry are giving way to algorithms, and soon, artificial intelligence.

How Iceland Became the Proving Ground for Urban Delivery Drones

October 23, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Some believe that drones will never become a practical option for the delivery of packages in urban environments. But it's already happening.

The Packing Playbook

October 22, 2017

Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

World Petrol Demand 'Likely to Peak by 2030 As Electric Car Sales Rise'

October 20, 2017

The Guardian

World petrol demand will peak within 13 years thanks to the impact of electric cars and more efficient engines, energy experts have predicted.

Ex-Asda Boss Declares War on Plastic Packaging

October 19, 2017

Supply Management

The former CEO of Asda has urged U.K. supermarkets to stop using plastic packaging, saying costly recycling initiatives had failed to halt the world's plastic pollution "crisis."

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