President Biden shrugs off Xi Jinping’s concerns about semiconductor production
That was the point, after all.
Senior supply chain professions are mostly concerned with high turnover rates
In a survey conducted by digital training provider Skill Dynamics, 99% of those supply chain professionals surveyed stated that the consequences of high employee turnover deeply concerned them.
In the ’80s, we thought we would be in self-flying cars… turns out, we aren’t even halfway there
Argo AI, the startup that Ford and Volkswagen had dumped billions of dollars into, is officially closing its doors.
Sky-high energy prices are draining the pockets of both American and European citizens
In some areas, the issue to unraveling into situations of political unrest.
Beemers are hopping on the EV train
BMW Motors, the German automaker, is investing $1.7 billion in its United States operations in order to expand electric vehicle production in the country.
Warehouse worker satisfaction is more important than automation, according to survey
According to a ProGlove study, 75% of leaders in warehousing are most concerned with maintaining productivity levels, regardless of global supply chain issues.
China dominates the energy supply chain, and the world must pay for it
Currently, China is preparing to carry the manufacturing capacity of solar panels all the way through 2030.
Labor deal still “months away”, but LA port director remains confident
The Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka is remaining confident that the ports will be able to reach an agreement with The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, regardless of how long it takes.
Chances of railroad strike increase as railroads reject union request additional paid sick leave
The railroad had already agreed to 24% raises and $5,000 bonuses in the first five-year deal.
Warehouses are turning to robots to offset labor costs
According to a recent report from IDC and Vecna Robotics, Marking the Business Case for Supply Chain Automation, productivity in warehouses is being negatively impacted by as much as 50% because of unaccounted labor costs.
Renewable energy and wind farms are all the rage for Walmart suppliers
Five of the retailer’s largest suppliers - Levi Strauss & Co., J.M. Smucker Co., Great Lakes Cheese, Valvoline, and Amy’s Kitchen - are teaming up in a partnership with a wind farm based in Marion County, Kansas.
Ontario, Canada’s Amazon fulfillment center has some new helpers: robots
The 2.6 million square foot fulfillment center has deployed a new range of trolleys and robotic arms throughout its four stories of warehouse space.
Renters with EVs struggle to charge their vehicles in the cities
There is a great energy transition occurring and cities are the epicenter.
Transportation management tools are invaluable, especially when it comes to a freight audit
Data-driven decisions are how companies can best unlock their value and freight audits will deliver actionable intelligence points.
Toyota predicts missing EV-target by end of the year due to semiconductor chip shortage
Toyota Motor Corporation had big goals to meet by the end of the year, but unfortunately, it’s looking bleak.
Amazon is on a European mission: expand the electric fleet
The retail giant is setting its sights on Europe with plans of investing over 1 billion euros into its electric van delivery fleet in the continent.
Nearly half of American workers say they feel burned out at work
In an alarming statistic, 43% of American office workers “feel burned out”, according to Slack’s Future Forum, a quarterly survey.
EV buyers don’t seem very nervous about the lack of public infrastructure for the vehicles
The demand for electric vehicles is growing by the day, but the infrastructure is not keeping up with the growth in sales and manufacturing.
The semiconductor shortage has rocked the world
Expected to expand to 2023 and beyond, there is the question of whether the market will ever recover to pre-2020 levels.
Port of LB director voices concern over stalled rail contract talks
Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero is not thrilled about the latest supply chain snag: a renewed sense of uncertainty as railroads and its laborers reach another stalemate.