Employee “peace of mind” is crucial for manufacturing operations retention
Employee peace of mind is a necessity in the manufacturing sector these days if you don’t want your company to look like a revolving door.
Mid-level managers are critical for achieving net-zero emissions
Mid-level operations managers play a crucial role in reaching net-zero emissions because they are responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of a company, including supply chain, logistics, production, and distribution.
Consumers are willing to wait for sustainably delivered goods, according to survey
Overall, consumers may be willing to delay e-commerce delivery in favor of sustainability because they believe it is the right thing to do, and they see it as a way to support companies that are working to reduce their environmental impact.
Companies can pivot to avoid future supply chain issues due to Covid-19
Diversifying supplier and production bases can help to reduce the risk of disruptions caused by the pandemic in a single location.
China’s Huawei is looking to fuel sales growth
Huawei is a Chinese multinational technology company that specializes in telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics and is one of the largest telecommunications equipment and smartphone manufacturers in the world.
Amazon unveils a prescription drug discount program, RxPass
RxPass is the company’s latest launch that will provide a subscription service to customers who already pay for Prime memberships.
OSHA issues citations on three more Amazon fulfillment centers
Many Amazon DC workers have cited dangerous working conditions as a reason for unionizing and one DC in Staten Island, New York was successful.
Chatbot Technology is on the rise, even in the supply chain industry
Chatbots can automate routine tasks such as order tracking, inventory management, and customer service, freeing up human resources for more complex and strategic tasks.
Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively
Robots and humans - we need to work together. Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively in the supply chain logistics industry for a number of reasons.
Once the EV pioneer in the manufacturing space, Toyota's reputation has declined
Toyota has been slow to develop and bring electric vehicles to market, compared to other major automakers.
Transitioning to clean energy means more dependence on China
Countries that are pivoting to cleaner energy sources, such as wind and solar power, often have to depend more on China for the necessary technology and equipment because China is a leading producer of these technologies and has a well-established industry for renewable energy.
Biden’s fighting climate change, one household at a time
Meeting the United States’ goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 will require Americans at home to begin buying more electric cars and installing more solar panels.
Ford accused of using relationship with Chinese CATL to undermine the IRA legislation
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is speaking out after withdrawing his state from consideration for the highly-anticipated electric-vehicle battery plant as a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL).
GM and LG no longer partners on joint-venture domestic battery plant
General Motors Co. has stated they still have plans to build another battery plant state-side, however, that the company has not specified if LG Energy Solutions will be partnering on the project.
FAA places blame for nationwide outage squarely on one contractor
Approximately 10,000 flights were delayed last week due to what’s being called a “human error” by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Tencent is still banking on Tesla, despite Musk’s Twitter controversies
Tencent is a Chinese multinational conglomerate holding company founded in 1998, with a diverse range of businesses, including internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and technology.
Shipping companies are still waiting on “green solutions” for emissions
Shipping accounts for nearly 90% of world trade and accounts for nearly 3% of the world’s CO2 emissions - and it wants solutions.
If Taiwan is invaded by China, what is at risk?
It is difficult to predict exactly what would happen if China were to invade Taiwan, as it would depend on a variety of factors, such as the military capabilities of both sides, the level of international support for Taiwan, and the political and economic consequences of such an action.
Denver, CO welcomes new Hertz-sponsored EV-charging infrastructure
Plans to build more public EV chargers are officially in place as the rental car company prepares to add more than 5,000 electric vehicles to its fleet in the mile-high city.
Warehouse workers can benefit from mobile tech, both operationally and mentally
Handheld technology, such as mobile devices or warehouse management systems, can provide a number of benefits for warehouse workers.