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

Logistics Viewpoints

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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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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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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The Secret to Success with Machine Learning in Supply Chain Management

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Gartner predicts that by 2026, 95% of data-driven decisions will be at least partially automated. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learninga subset AIhave fundamentally changed the way businesses operate. Yet, many companies struggle to harness AIs full potential.

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Supply Chain & Logistic News (August 19th – 23rd) 

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The order from DSV also included 500 trucks with fossil fuel drivelines, Volvo said, adding that all trucks are planned to be delivered between now and 2026. The costs of these vehicles are double those of their diesel counterparts, which has kept the transition of vehicle types slow.

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Stringent Reporting Regulations Require Data Integrity

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For example, once the permanent CBAM system enters into force on 1 January 2026, importers will need to declare annually the number of goods imported into the EU in the preceding year and their embedded GHG emissions. Across the globe, requirements for stricter reporting on complex metrics are increasing.

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