Pharmaceutical/Biotech

AI Could Add $15Tr to Global Economy by 2030

July 7, 2017

Industryweek

Artificial intelligence might not be so threatening after all.

Making Room for the Megaships in New York and New Jersey

July 7, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It takes more than deep water to accommodate a modern-day containership. Sometimes you have to raise a bridge as well.

Wal-Mart Asks Partners and Suppliers to Get Off Amazon Web Services

July 6, 2017

Fortune

Soon after arch-rival Amazon announced plans to buy Whole Foods for $13.7bn, Wal-Mart is apparently ramping up its defense.

Trump's Plan to Slap Tariffs on Steel Imports Carries Economic and Political Risks

July 6, 2017

Los Angeles Times

President Trump was standing on the banks of the Ohio River, and as barges loaded with West Virginia coal floated by, he noted that half the United States' steel is produced within 250 miles and told the crowd that soon "the steel folks are going to be very happy."

Supply-Chain Disconnect: Opioid Crisis Is 'Public Health Epidemic,' Congressman Says

July 5, 2017

The Washington Post

Former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, who has struggled with drug addiction and alcoholism, says the country is in "deep, deep denial" about the opioid crisis.

Why Is China Suddenly Leading the Climate Change Effort? It's a Business Decision.

June 30, 2017

The Washington Post

China watchers and other commentators debate China's resolve and capability to fill the political vacuum left by the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord this month. Why would China be eager to take leadership on climate change? To understand this transition requires looking more closely at the interests and motivations of the Chinese leadership in the rapid growth and development of Chinese renewables.

When the Mailman Unwittingly Becomes a Drug Dealer

June 30, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Not long before Don Holman's son Garrett died from an overdose in February, he learned his 20-year-old had his drugs delivered directly to their Virginia home in the mail, in packages from foreign countries.

2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey

June 29, 2017

Geodis

Insights to Supply Chain Trends, Challenges & Innovation

Opinion: Industrial Security Is About Protecting More Than Data

June 23, 2017

Lee Lane, Rockwell Automation, IndustryWeek contributor

Industrial operators building their IoT security strategy need to think beyond protecting data and uptime. Within the plant, security also is about protecting employees and equipment. Beyond the plant, there is a responsibility to safeguard the environment, as well as critical infrastructures and supplies on which people depend.

London Airport Enables Proximity Apps With BLE Beacons

June 21, 2017

RFID Journal

London's Gatwick Airport has installed 2,000 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons across its two terminals to help passengers navigate their way to flights, as well as receive push notifications. The beacon system, known as the "indoor blue dot," was provided by Pointr Labs.

Pharmaceutical/Biotech

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