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Mistrust between the United Steelworkers union chief and the CEO of U.S. Steel has overshadowed the troubled deal with Nippon Steel.

Sept 18 (Reuters) - Tupperware Brands (TUP.N), opens new tab filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware late on Tuesday, succumbing to mounting losses due to poor demand for its once popular colorful food storage containers.

End-to-end supplier due diligence is the foundation of resilient supply chains. The process (from selection to segmentation and management) involves carefully evaluating and selecting suppliers based on their ability to fulfill your business needs.

Supply chains are the backbone of many industries and businesses. Every part, from raw materials to operational technology, must arrive on time and meet the exact specifications to keep production running smoothly. When supply chain disruption strikes, the impacts are devastating.

A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest supplier. When a supplier fails, an organization's entire production line can suffer. To safeguard operations, organizations need to proactively monitor the financial health of their suppliers, especially private ones, at least twice a year.