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What Is the True Cost of Eating Meat?

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And that does not include the people who work along the meat supply chain: the slaughterers, packagers, retailers and chefs. In 2016, the world’s meat production was estimated at 317m metric tons, and that is expected to continue to grow.

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The 25 Hottest US Procurement Startups

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FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

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Can Customs Handle the E-Commerce Flood?

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In 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection raised from $200 to $800 the value of a single imported shipment that’s exempt from duties and taxes, as well as certain reporting requirements. There’s no question that the higher de minimis value benefits shippers of small packages ordered online.

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Strategies for Embracing the Internet of Things

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The 2016 cyberattack on domain-name system provider Dyn, Inc. You need to create visibility across the entire supply chain,” Sastri says. First and foremost is the simplest: ensuring the use of strong passwords. Many devices come from the factory with easily guessable default passwords that users never bother to change.