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Navigating the Complex Landscape of ESG and Forced Labor Regulations: Insights from IBM’s Conference

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The FLR adopts the International Labor Organizations definition of forced labor and mandates the European Commission to issue guidelines by June 2026 to aid compliance. Unlike the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, the FLR applies to all products regardless of origin, using a risk-based approach to assess forced labor risks.

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Enabling Edge Connectivity at Sea: ZEDEDA’s Role in Maersk’s OneWireless Digital Connectivity Platform

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The platform roll-out has begun and is on track for completion by the first quarter of 2026. The 450 installations include all Maersk-owned vessels and more than 100 time-chartered vessels in the fleet.

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The US FDA’s Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes – Supply Chain Impacts & Challenges

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food supply by the end of 2026. For companies managing large product portfolios, the scale of these changes will be resource-intensive and time-sensitive, particularly given the proposed 2026 target for full transition. The affected dyes include Red No. 40, Yellow Nos. 5 and 6, Blue Nos. 1 and 2, Green No. 3, Citrus Red No.

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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

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Boeing Cuts Production and Downsizes on Employees Amid Company Troubles Boeing is cutting 17,000 jobs, delaying the first deliveries of its 777X jet to 2026, and recording $5 billion in third-quarter losses due to financial strain from a strike by 33,000 workers, which has halted production of key jets.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Understand the urgency of modernizing legacy platforms before the July 2026 deadline. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. Key Takeaways: ⌛️ Why now?

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October 21st – 24th Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up

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This slowdown is expected to reduce Argentina’s future lithium output, particularly by 2026-2028, which could exacerbate a projected supply shortfall as demand rises toward the end of the decade. As a result, companies are cutting staff, slashing spending, and halting exploration projects.

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New Study Shows Global Trade Compliance Is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon

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It adopts the International Labor Organizations definition of forced labor and mandates the European Commission to release compliance guidelines by June 2026. Set for full enforcement starting December 14, 2027, it requires companies to ensure that all stages of their supply chains are free from forced labor.

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