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Want To Boost the Global Economy by $10 Trillion?

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Elizabeth Vargas Vilca and her staff at her shoe manufacturing business. Photo: CARE Peru Data from the Gates Foundation suggests that investing in the economic power of women like Fariha could boost the global economy by as much as $10 trillion by 2030 – twice the GDP of Japan, the world’s third largest economy.

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International Paper's Gregg Named to Manufacturers Association Board of Directors

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DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, November 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The National Association of Manufacturers announced that Aimee Gregg, Vice President, Containerboard, International Paper, has been named to the NAM Board of Directors. NAM is shining the spotlight on manufacturing's success and inspiring the next generation of manufacturing talent.

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DP World, Canary Media Explore Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Dynamics

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December 13, 2023 /3BL/ - Growing demand for electric vehicles is reshaping manufacturing supply chains, according to a new report by DP World and Canary Media’s Canary Creative. Available for download now, the report provides an examination of how this shift impacts manufacturing supply chains. CHARLOTTE, N.C., CHARLOTTE, N.C.,

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Chemours Washington Works Continues To Advance Environmental Leadership

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The Chemours Washington Works site in Washington, West Virginia, may look like a large industrial complex, but it’s an important enabler for industries critical to local prosperity and global progress – from the cell phone in your hand and the computer you used to electric vehicles.

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Mayor of Beaverton Makes Proclamation for International Paper

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For 125 years, International Paper has been the catalyst in the global economy as the world’s leading producer of renewable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products essential to everyday life. we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.,

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Being able to Pivot Helped Manufacturing Survive. What will it Take to Thrive?

Daniel Burrus

In the United States, manufacturing is a huge sector. Its importance to our national and global economy is evident in how many white- and blue-collar jobs are integral in each process. From plastic injection molding to hydraulic valve assembly, manufacturing is likely found in nearly every industry.

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Cisco’s Sustainability 101: What Is the Circular Economy?

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Products have a lifecycle that starts before they’re made and goes beyond their use – including what they’re made of and how they’re manufactured, shipped and eventually disposed of. Many companies talk about how the “circular economy” can reduce environmental impact – but what does that mean, in general and in practice?

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