North America’s biggest machinery conference unveils new EV power
On March 14-18, Las Vegas held the industry’s largest trade conference, this was the first meeting since the pandemic in 2020.
Private sector investments = better EV charging network
J.D. Powers announced that their studies have shown there was a rise in charging stations not being used and ultimately failing in the last couple of years.
Europe says electric vehicles are proving to be too expensive for the middle class
Europe has slowed production of lithium-powered cars, their production this year is expected to be over a million cars less than the original estimate.
Italy and Germany team up to change EU’s combustion engine ban
Germany, Italy, and some other small eastern European countries have formed an alliance in order to voice opposition to Europe’s ban on combustion engines.
FDIC announces how they protect your money after a bank run
The FDIC insures deposits in participating banks and savings associations up to a certain amount per depositor, per account type, and bank.
Lithium-ion batteries need global collaboration
Transportation of Lithium-ion batteries is a challenge for even the most seasoned logistics company.
Mississippi bans EV company-owned stores
Ignoring calls from fellow republicans to veto the bill, state governor Tate Reeves signed into law House Bill 401.
The EV market declines 14% in January of 2023
Automakers are struggling to keep up with the pandemic supply chain issues and lack of demand as subsidies and tax credits evaporate and dampen consumer sentiment.
Supply chain risk is out there, but Microsoft’s latest software Dynamics 365 Copilot can help
Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Copilot software unveiled new artificial intelligence capabilities last week that is meant to assist shippers in flagging potential disruptions before they occur.
Customers wants sustainable deliveries, but residential areas pose a challenge
Residential delivery has become increasingly popular in recent years, driven by the growth of e-commerce and online shopping.
Sennder, Amazon’s European delivery partner, is racing to “uber-ize” freight
Sennder is a Berlin-based digital freight forwarder and logistics company that partners with Amazon to provide delivery services in Europe.
Lowe’s delivery driver is caught on TikTok flubbing appliance delivery
If you’ve ever been home all day waiting for a delivery, you know the frustration of seeing a note on your door that evening saying that the company “tried, but delivery window was missed by the customer.”
German automotive giant Volkswagen unveils $193 billion investment plan for EVs
Meant to be spread out over five years, the plan to invest nearly $200 billion in the electrification transition comes on the heels of a 13% increase in operating profit year-over-year.
China’s global chip combination will weaken as South Korea pivots toward Japan & US
South Korea is aligning with the United States and Japan, which could lead to greater cooperation and coordination among these countries in the development and production of advanced semiconductor technologies.
CPG giant Nestlé is investing in sustainable packaging transformation
Over the past few years, Nestlé has undertaken a transformation to sustainable packaging to reduce its environmental footprint and help address the global plastic waste problem.
U.S. - EU working on preliminary EV mineral agreement
In the race to fully transition to green energy, investments are rampant on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean to integrate electric vehicles and other sources of clean energy.
Amazon and Rivian are discussing the exclusivity clause of the retailer’s EV delivery vans
In February, Rivian delivered 10 million packages with their Amazon-exclusive EV-powered vans.
Cybercrime can be prevented in the supply chain, if you keep an eye out for it
Cybersecurity is an increasingly important issue in the supply chain, as companies are increasingly reliant on digital systems to manage their operations.
Supply chain mapping can make all the difference when the tough gets going
Supply chain mapping is a critical process that involves identifying all the stages involved in producing and delivering goods or services, as well as the dependencies between them.
Superbowl Stellantis: Indiana awarded $186 million in taxpayer subsidies to the automaker
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is being awarded taxpayer subsidies by Indiana for building a battery manufacturing plant in the state for several reasons.