Upgrading Maintenance Skills Crucial for Widespread Electric Vehicle Adoption in Trucking Industry
As the trucking industry explores electric vehicles, maintenance shops face the challenge of upskilling workers to handle the complexities of EV powertrains.
Transitioning to Circular Supply Chains: Overcoming Challenges and Driving Sustainability
Organizations are increasingly adopting circular supply chain models to reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and enhance sustainability.
Data Quality Crucial for Managing Scope 3 Emissions, Says SAP Executive
According to Gunther Rothermel, SVP & Head of Sustainability Engineering at SAP, data quality is of utmost importance when managing Scope 3 emissions.
The Impact of Technology on the Transformation of the Logistics Industry
The logistics industry has experienced significant changes due to advancements in technology.
Automation Drives Productivity and Competitive Advantage in the Warehouse
As the labor market becomes increasingly tight and costly, companies are turning to automation to meet rising demand, boost productivity, and enhance customer experience in e-commerce and B2B operations.
Expert Warns Back Door Supply Chain Cyberattacks Could Lead to Business Closure
Following the MOVEit ransomware cyberattack, a cybersecurity expert highlights the significant threat posed by supply chain cyberattacks, which have the potential to force organizations out of business.
Daimler Truck Sets Ambitious Revenue Growth Targets as it Shifts to Zero-Emissions Powertrains
Daimler Truck, the truck division of Daimler AG, has outlined its plans for a transition to zero-emissions powertrains and projected revenue growth of 40%-60% in the second half of the decade.
IMO Adopts Stricter Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets for Global Shipping Industry
The International Maritime Organization has approved more rigorous greenhouse gas emission targets for the global shipping sector, aiming for net-zero emissions "by or about 2050."
Strike Paralyzes Canadian West Coast Container Terminals
A union strike has brought container terminals at Canada's West Coast ports to a halt, causing significant disruptions to supply chains.
US Automakers' Transition to Electric Vehicles Raises Concerns Among Workers, Complicates Politics
Workers in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union are expressing concerns that major automakers are using the transition to electric vehicles to undercut wages, leading to tensions between the union and the Biden administration.
Maritime Talks on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Criticized as Disheartening by Environmentalists
Environmentalists express disappointment with the outcome of the 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), as revised targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fall short of what is deemed necessary to combat climate change.
Air Traffic Control Reform: A Path to Addressing Flight Delay Problems
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby's concerns about air traffic control issues causing flight delays in the New York region are supported by a Department of Transportation audit, which revealed severe understaffing in critical air-traffic facilities.
Climate Records Shattered Globally as El Niño and Reduction in Aerosols Contribute to Extreme Heat
Recent climate records have been broken worldwide, with July 4 becoming the hottest global average day on record.
Food Delivery Platforms Sue New York City Over Minimum Pay Rules for Workers
Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Relay Delivery have filed lawsuits against New York City to block the implementation of new minimum pay rules for food delivery workers.
Labor Strikes at Canadian West Coast Ports Lead to Diversion of Containerships to Seattle
Two containerships originally bound for the Port of Vancouver have been redirected to the Port of Seattle as labor strikes at West Coast ports in Canada continue for the sixth day.
U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Growth Slows as Dealer Inventory Increases
The growth of electric vehicle sales in the U.S. has started to taper off as dealer lots become filled with unsold battery-powered models.
Oceanworks Uses Blockchain to Authenticate Recycled Plastic, but Is It Sustainable?
Oceanworks, a global marketplace for recycled plastic, leverages blockchain technology to verify the origin of products and track them through the supply chain.
Attorneys General Challenge Biden's Truck Ban and California's Climate Agenda
A group of 19 state attorneys general, including Iowa, are taking legal action against President Biden and California's truck emissions standards, arguing that the trucking industry is being unfairly targeted and that the regulations are unconstitutional.
Henry Ford Health Leverages Data to Control Supply Expenses
Detroit-based non-profit Henry Ford Health has successfully reduced its supply expenses, despite ongoing inflation concerns for hospitals.
Biden Vows to Bring Full Battery Supply Chain Home and Boost U.S. Manufacturing
During a visit to South Carolina, President Biden emphasized the need to bring critical manufacturing processes, such as semiconductor production and battery supply chains, back to the United States to compete with China.