Supply chain organizations should refocus on customer service
Customer service has a significant impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty.
AI-mapping: is this the answer for supply chain resiliency?
The best solution depends on a variety of factors, including the complexity of the supply chain, the amount of data available, and the specific goals of the mapping project.
FedEx pilot Union leaders approve of the upcoming vote to strike against the company
The FedEx Express pilot union, also known as the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), represents the pilots who fly for FedEx Express.
Tired of plane delays? There might be a simple fix
Airline delays can be caused by a variety of factors, including weather conditions, air traffic congestion, maintenance issues, and logistical problems.
Global trade is being deeply impacted by climate change policy
As more countries and organizations prioritize efforts to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, these efforts are affecting trade in a variety of ways.
Superstore giant Walmart has said customers will feel the inflation
Walmart has signaled that customers will likely slow their purchasing, even after strong holiday sales and profit last quarter.
Cyberattacks are a major global risk
Cyberattacks are a growing threat to global supply chains, and they can result in significant disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage.
Nevada lithium mine faces environmentalist backlash
A U.S. judge has asked a federal agency to revisit part of its approval of the plans to create a Lithium Americas mine in Nevada, near the Oregon border.
Amazon’s return-to-office mandate has employees fuming
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that its workers are required to come back to the office, and a group of 5,000 employees has officially signed a petition to drop the mandate.
West Coasts labor talks have promising progress in the near future, says LA Port director
Los Angeles port director Gene Seroka is attempting to calm the waters after nearly a year of labor talks with the port workers union.
KPIs have evolved post-pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused businesses to rethink their KPIs and focus on areas such as remote work productivity, customer experience, supply chain resilience, and employee health and safety.
Robotic sales surge by 11% in 2022, signaling more growth in the near future.
Industrial robot sales increased 11% last year in North America, up by 44,200 units.
Human labor and robots should work hand in hand
While there are many benefits to using robots in the workplace, it is important to recognize that robots cannot completely replace human workers.
Airlines are coming together to create more sustainable aviation fuel
United, Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JPMorgan Chase, and Honeywell are partnering to invest $100 million into The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund.
Electric vehicles cost Americans $66k on average as of 2023
This is a 13% increase year over year, highlighting how challenging it is for so many Americans to afford green energy transportation.
Massive layoffs at Convoy due to refocus on profitability result in Atlanta office closure
In order to regain control of the company’s operational model and develop more profit, Convoy CEO and co-founder Dan Lewis has announced through a LinkedIn post that the company is thinning its labor force.
Increasing electricity bills force EU rail companies to quadruple prices
As a result, many freight companies are reverting to diesel locomotives over electric models in order to reduce substantial operating costs.
European Unions announces truck CO2 emissions cut of 90% by 2040
Trucks are being given a bit more grace by the EU to get with the green energy program, but they’re being held to a standard, nonetheless.
Economic uncertainties lead retailers to get creative to retain customers
Customers are likely to become more price-sensitive during an economic downturn, so retailers should focus on offering products and services that provide real value to customers.
Will our decarbonized future depend solely upon EV transition? Some disagree.
While electric vehicles are a promising technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a decarbonized future, there are several challenges that may prevent the US from solely depending on them.