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Blockchain: Preventing E. Coli Through Enhanced Traceability

Kinaxis

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that 121 people in 25 states have been infected with this particularly dangerous strain of E. Health officials narrowed the source down to romaine lettuce, but identifying which romaine lettuce from where is still a problem. First, consumers were instructed to avoid prechopped romaine lettuce.

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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon. In the U.S.,

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Cyberattacks: The Ever-Present Threat to Transportation Management Software

GTG Technology Group

Ports in the United States, the Netherlands, India and Spain were unable to accept cargo and had to shut down systems after the breach. In the Maersk attack, ships off the coast of Anchorage, Alaska were unable to deliver necessary goods like milk and groceries. Sources: [link].

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Diversity of Supply Article – US centric

Claritum

million people are employed by 909,000 of these minority owned businesses (Source: www.mbda.gov). Source unknown). And, there are financial tax breaks available to both the sourcing company and the supplier. In fact, diversity of supply is critical in expanding the corporate supplier base beyond traditional supply sources.

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Minority Business Enterprises – Diversity of Supply Article

Claritum

million people are employed by 909,000 of these minority owned businesses (Source: www.mbda.gov). Source unknown). And, there are financial tax breaks available to both the sourcing company and the supplier. In fact, diversity of supply is critical in expanding the corporate supplier base beyond traditional supply sources.

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What is excise duty? A guide for alcohol producers

Unleashed

The taxes are drawn from several sources including excise duty. Alcohol excise duty rules are complicated in the US by state-to-state variations. In the United States, alcohol excise duty is complex, due to different rules in different states. Alcohol excise duty in Australia. Alcohol excise duty in the US.

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Add These 3 Transportation Industry Shows to Your Watch List

GTG Technology Group

IRT: Deadliest Roads regularly explores some of the most dangerous places to drive in India, a country that does not have the same traffic laws and regulations as the United States. Railroad Alaska. Railroad Alaska provides viewers with an entrancing look at life in the Alaskan transportation industry. Sources: [link].

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