✈️😡⛽️ Plane Troubles, Office Showdown, & Fueling Exports
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Boeing is grounded—figuratively—as their strike with the IAM hits week two. With $150 million a day flying out the door, you could say they’re in a bit of turbulence 🛫.
Meanwhile, Amazon’s feeling the burn as CEO Andy Jassy dropped a "get-back-to-the-office" bombshell. Spoiler: employees aren’t thrilled about trading sweatpants for commutes 🚶♂️💼
And here’s a fun fact to fuel your day: The U.S. is now the world’s top gasoline exporter, pumping out over 16% of global demand. So, while we’re exporting gas, let’s hope we’re not importing more supply chain headaches!
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Boeing’s Strike Heats Up, and It’s Impacting More Than Just Planes
Boeing is in a tough spot as its strike with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) rolls into week two. Even after sweetening the deal with a 30% pay raise, $6k signing bonus, and better 401(k) contributions, the union isn’t biting.
IAM called out Boeing for bypassing union leadership, and the strike’s costing Boeing *up to $150 million a day* 😳—not to mention halting delivery of their key 737 Max jets. With shares down 40% this year, shareholders are on edge as third-quarter earnings approach.
💡 Why It Matters: When a giant like Boeing gets stuck, the global supply chain feels it. Delayed jets mean slower freight and passenger transport, squeezing the logistics pipeline.
🔥 Hot Take: If this keeps up, expect tighter shipping lanes and rising cargo costs—it's not just Boeing feeling the burn. 🌍✈️
Amazon’s Return-to-Office Mandate Stirs the Pot
Amazon is feeling the heat after CEO Andy Jassy dropped the five-day office return bombshell. Employees are pushing back, citing concerns over productivity and work-life balance. An internal survey shows a pretty clear message – folks aren’t happy, with a satisfaction score of just 1.4 out of 5.
The survey is spreading on Slack, urging leadership to rethink the mandate and consider remote or hybrid options. Jassy argues that being in-office strengthens collaboration and culture, but not everyone’s buying it.
💡 Why It Matters: In logistics, disruptions at Amazon can slow down operations, leading to delays across the supply chain. A less productive workforce might mean shipping slowdowns.
🔥 Hot Take: If Amazon doesn’t figure this out, we might see higher shipping costs and delivery delays. The ripple effect is real!
U.S. Tops Global Gasoline Exports
Did you know the U.S. is now the world’s largest gasoline exporter, supplying over 16% of global demand in 2023? That’s a whopping 900,000 barrels per day—enough to fill up 1.5 million SUVs every day! While countries like Singapore and the Netherlands are big players, they haven’t hit these numbers. China and India are ramping up, but the U.S. is still in the lead.
This is a big shift from being a net importer up until 2015. Increased refinery capacity, more fracking, and steady domestic consumption have fueled this export boom, with most of it going to Mexico and Latin America.
💡 Why It Matters: In transportation and logistics, gasoline exports can affect fuel prices, which directly impacts shipping and trucking costs.
🔥 Hot Take: As U.S. exports keep growing, expect more volatility in domestic fuel prices, which could hit transportation costs across the board.
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The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for December 23, 2024, from iLevel Logistics Inc.