SupplyChain

10 NFTs Use Cases That Go Beyond Digital Art – Supply Chain Transparency

10 NFTs Use Cases That Go Beyond Digital Art – Supply Chain Transparency

Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT In our last article in this series, we took a look at the protection of intellectual property and patents. Today, we’ll examine number three on our list, supply chain transparency. Before the pandemic, the general public paid little attention to the idea of supply chains. But now, even your average Joe and Jane know just how important they are. Houston, We Have A Problem! In particular, there is a huge problem with being able to verify where a product came from, exactly what is in it, and so forth. This is especially true in the food industry. But this problem can…
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Supply shortages and emboldened workers: A changed economy

Supply shortages and emboldened workers: A changed economy

By PAUL WISEMAN and DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #Business  #EditorsPicks The global economy hadn’t experienced anything like this for decades Employees at a fast-food restaurant in Sacramento, California, exasperated over working in stifling heat for low wages, demanded more pay and a new air conditioner — and got both. Customer orders poured in to an Italian auto supplier, which struggled to get hold of enough supplies of everything from plastic to microchips to meet the demand. A drought in Taiwan magnified a worldwide shortage of computer chips, so vital to auto and electronics production. The global economy…
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Holiday Shortage Fears Are Leading One Major Grocer to Limit Sales of Some Staples

Holiday Shortage Fears Are Leading One Major Grocer to Limit Sales of Some Staples

By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie Publix is putting a cap on the number of some seasonal items that customers can buy as Christmas nears. Supply chain issues — and the often inevitable shortages that follow — have been widely reported for all sorts of products in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. And from there, increased demand due to seasonal buying habits can also cause havoc: For instance, Halloween came with a pumpkin shortage; Thanksgiving came with a turkey shortage. And so what about Christmas? With two weeks still to go, at least one major grocer is already taking steps…
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New rail tracks touted as ‘important tools’ in ending supply chain woes

New rail tracks touted as ‘important tools’ in ending supply chain woes

By Michael E. Kanell, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Business With the economic spotlight on the snarls in global supply chains, the Port of Savannah on Friday touted expensive investments aimed at bolstering its ability to handle more cargo. The Georgia Ports Authority formally opened its Mason Mega Rail terminal, adding nine new rail tracks to the nine already completed. Officials said the number of ships waiting to unload has been reduced since hitting a high of 30 vessels queuing up in the harbor earlier this year. The line has been cut in half, according to the ports authority.…
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