Automation is the biggest supply chain trend of 2023 after inventory bulk of 2022
Automation can be used to improve various aspects of warehouse operations, including order picking, packing, and shipping.
Southwest Airlines had a rough week... but so did their customers
Southwest hasn’t yet seemed to recover after an extremely challenging holiday weekend.
USPS fleet to be 75% EV by 2028, due to IRA funding
The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden back in August, and the US Postal Service is looking to benefit.
An aging workforce is bound to force companies into digitalization in 2023
A recent study arranged by Verdant - a London-based firm - has resulted in the conclusion that industrial firms are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) as the labor force continues to become harder to fill.
Nikola celebrates CARB’s executive order, hydrogen fuel cell electric truck coming soon
Nikola Corp.’s Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric truck is soon to be commercially available after CARB’s recent certificate of compliance to its most recent emissions standards required for sale in California.
Don’t underestimate the dangers of ransomware affecting your supply chain
More often than not, cybercriminals are counting on a company’s leadership being ignorant of the destruction that can be wreaked on the company’s internal systems.
Chances are, if you were flying Southwest this week… your flight was canceled
In the holiday weekend airline crisis of the century, Southwest Airlines has canceled 70% of its schedule by Monday and warned that it would likely be extremely limited to about a third for the remainder of the week.
2023 changes to consider for your employee’s health and wellness
The new year is approaching fast, and employers need to be considering a number of changes that are occurring over the next year that could have a significant impact on their employee’s well-being.
China will likely continue to dominate the EV market, despite global efforts to take away control
Mining and refining lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, manganese, rare earth elements, and other critical green-energy minerals are the key to maintaining a “top-dog” position in the electric vehicle market.
Companies have a corporate social responsibility to evaluate human rights due diligence in their supply chains
Human rights in the supply chain refer to the rights of workers and communities throughout the production, processing, and distribution of goods and services.
Most managers do not anticipate the supply chain returning to normal until 2024 & beyond
According to a recent poll conducted by CNBC, more than half of those surveyed are not expecting a return to normalcy in the supply chain until 2024 or beyond.
Companies that go viral online are struggling with inflated demand
Brands such as Stanley insulated water tumblers and Charlotte Tilbury lipstick are scrambling to meet inflated demand as their products go viral on social media platforms, such as TikTok.
Amoxicillin shortage caused by growing demand worries parents across the US
Children’s cold and flu medicine is in short supply as the demand grows and the supply chain struggles to keep up.
Sending a package? Rate increases, incoming!
Some of the largest parcel-delivery carriers in the country are raising their prices higher than in their entire history.
Secretary Buttigieg advocates on behalf of disappointed holiday travelers
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary spoke out on CNBC’s Power Launch show, reminding holiday travelers to check in with their airlines and find out if ticket changes are available.
More strikes on deck for U.K. train drivers
The Aslef union - representing 96% of the United Kingdom’s train drivers - has announced that workers will stage a walk-out on January 5th.
Japan extends the lifespan of its nuclear reactors in bid to maximize the fuel tech post-Fukushima
Japan is one of the world's leading users of nuclear energy, with a fleet of 50 reactors that supplied approximately 20% of the country's electricity prior to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011.
New EPA standards may put small trucking companies out of business, says OOIDA
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is slamming the EPA over what they’re defining as “unrealistic regulations” for the trucking industry.
Small parcel delivery companies grew in 2022
While shipping volumes increased, alternatives to the big guys such as UPS and FedEx found their niche.