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Risk/Compliance

Anti-Human-Trafficking Group Partners with U.S. on Anti-Slavery Funding

The anti-slavery tech contest is being established as companies are coming under fire for the sourcing of their goods

The foundation is requesting new proposals to use technology to fight slave labor, which according to human rights groups, is an increasing issue as more companies geographically broaden their supply chains in search of lower-cost manufacturing and labor.

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Four51 Secures Funding Round as Sales Momentum Skyrockets

Four51 powers business-to-business e-commerce for over 10,000 businesses and nearly 20 million users

Welcoming the Locus Bot to the World of e-Commerce

The multi robot warehouse fulfillment system is designed to increase throughput for e-commerce fulfillment

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E-Commerce Solutions

Consumer Packaged Goods e-Commerce Sales Soar 42 Percent, Fueled by Amazon

Consumer packaged goods e-commerce sales skyrocketed 42 percent in 2015, driven by Amazon subscription sales

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Risk/Compliance

Drivers Sue Flowers Foods over Employee vs. Contractor Status

Any ruling against Flowers could affect its competitors, many of which also rely on independent contract drivers

These drivers claim the company breached the federal Fair Labor Standards Act by classifying them on its delivery routes as independent contractors. The suits are pursuing overtime payment, employee benefits and other compensation.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Another Shutdown: Port of New York and New Jersey Longshoremen Return to Work

International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)

Union members walked out Friday, but all container terminals should return to normal operations Monday

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey expects all its container terminals to open as usual Monday with full service.

Transplace Leadership Changes Support Continued Company Growth

Executives Frank McGuigan and John Kelly take on expanded roles to further drive operational excellence

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Analysts Question Amazon’s Logistics Plans

This June 4, 2014 photo shows Amazon.com boxes in Phoenix. Amazon reports quarterly financial results on Thursday, July 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Emerging Technologies

Barcoding, Inc. Shares RFID Industry Trends for 2016

Instead of printing their own RFID labels on demand, many users are purchasing pre-printed/encoded labels

Tom O’Boyle, director of RFID, Barcoding, Inc., said, “Although barcodes will remain relevant for years, RFID will continue to become more widely used as companies are finding new, cost-justifiable applications. However, the goal of deploying RFID remains the same—to improve data collection, and gain visibility into that data in order to drive greater efficiency, accuracy and connectivity.”

Risk/Compliance

Preparing the Supply Chain for the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Descartes Systems Group

The Trans-Pacific Partnership will spur greater trade flows and shipping opportunities between member nations

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Risk/Compliance

Metric of the Month: Value of Plant Shipments per Employee

Communicating customer expectations and market challenges to employees prepares them for optimal performance

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Risk/Compliance

U.S. Industrial Vacancy at 15-Year Low

Cushman & Wakefield

U.S. industrial rents increased 4.2 percent in the fourth quarter compared to a year ago

John Morris

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