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Jul 16 2025BUSINESS

Businesses Rush to Beat Tariff Deadlines, Causing Shipping Surge

The Port of Los Angeles experienced its busiest June ever, with 892, 000 container units processed. This is an 8% increase from the previous year. This sudden surge in shipping volume is a direct result of businesses trying to avoid upcoming tariffs. The port's executive director, Gene Seroka, belie

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Jun 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Vision for the Future: New XR Gadgets on the Horizon

Apple is cooking up some exciting new tech for the future. It looks like they are planning to add more devices to their extended-reality (XR) lineup. This includes new Vision series headsets and smart glasses. A supply chain expert named Ming-Chi Kuo shared some details about Apple's plans. He ment

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's iPad Pro: A Look at the Future of Design

Apple might be working on a big change for the iPad Pro. It's looking at a new tech called chip-on-film (CoF) from LG Innotek. This could make the bezels around the screen much thinner. So, the iPad Pro could have a bigger screen in the same size body. This tech uses heat to stick display driver ch

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Jun 19 2025BUSINESS

Coffee's Journey: Boosting Jordan's Supply Chain Efficiency

Coffee is a beloved beverage enjoyed globally. However, the coffee bean industry is grappling with several hurdles. These include lingering impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, unpredictable weather in key growing regions, fluctuating prices, and rising transportation expenses. Jordan, heavily depend

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Jun 07 2025BUSINESS

The Rare Earths Game: China's Strategic Hold

China and the United States are locked in a high-stakes game over rare earth minerals. These minerals are crucial for many industries, from cars to military tech. The US has been pushing China to ease restrictions on these exports. The US President recently claimed that China's leader had agreed

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Jun 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's Big Shift: Why Your Next GPU Might Be Hard to Find

NVIDIA is making some big changes in its production plans. The company is expected to cut back on making its GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards. Instead, it will focus more on producing AI chips, like the GB300. This move is part of a larger trend in the tech world. Many companies are putting more

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Jun 01 2025BUSINESS

Vermont's Cycling Gear Giant Faces Tariff Turmoil

A small Vermont company, Terry Precision Cycling, is facing a tough challenge. The company's latest innovation, a high-quality bike short, is caught in the middle of a trade war. The short is made from luxurious Italian fabric and designed for ultimate comfort. However, the company imports materi

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May 31 2025BUSINESS

Retailers Bracing for Price Hikes

It is no secret that trade policies can have a significant impact on the cost of goods. The recent shifts in trade policies have led to a wave of price increases across various retail sectors. This has put many retailers in a tough spot. They must balance the need to protect their profits with th

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May 23 2025BUSINESS

Solving the Return Conundrum: A Fresh Approach to Supply Chain Management

Customer returns are a headache for businesses, especially in the world of online shopping. They cost money and time, but they can't be avoided. So, how can companies deal with this issue more effectively? One way is by tackling a specific problem: the multi-supplier closed-loop location-inventory p

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May 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

China's Digital Economy: The Hidden Carbon Footprint

China's digital economy is booming, but there's a hidden cost. The rapid growth of digital sectors is driving up demand for coal-based electricity. This, in turn, is pumping out a lot of CO2, contributing to climate change. The tricky part is that the exact sources of these emissions within the supp

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