EV boasts many benefits, but there are negatives for consumers to consider
The jeopardy to the consumer choosing an electric car over a gas-powered car includes the limited range of electric vehicles, higher upfront costs, and a lack of charging infrastructure in some areas.
Norway just hit the seabed jackpot
While Norway is already a major oil and gas exporter on the global stage, a Norwegian team of researchers from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) just discovered a new wealth of resources off the coast.
Maersk North America is leaning into the electric trend
Maersk North America provides a range of shipping and logistics services to customers, including ocean transportation, intermodal transport, and supply chain management solutions.
Employee “peace of mind” is crucial for manufacturing operations retention
Employee peace of mind is a necessity in the manufacturing sector these days if you don’t want your company to look like a revolving door.
Mid-level managers are critical for achieving net-zero emissions
Mid-level operations managers play a crucial role in reaching net-zero emissions because they are responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of a company, including supply chain, logistics, production, and distribution.
Consumers are willing to wait for sustainably delivered goods, according to survey
Overall, consumers may be willing to delay e-commerce delivery in favor of sustainability because they believe it is the right thing to do, and they see it as a way to support companies that are working to reduce their environmental impact.
Companies can pivot to avoid future supply chain issues due to Covid-19
Diversifying supplier and production bases can help to reduce the risk of disruptions caused by the pandemic in a single location.
China’s Huawei is looking to fuel sales growth
Huawei is a Chinese multinational technology company that specializes in telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics and is one of the largest telecommunications equipment and smartphone manufacturers in the world.
Amazon unveils a prescription drug discount program, RxPass
RxPass is the company’s latest launch that will provide a subscription service to customers who already pay for Prime memberships.
OSHA issues citations on three more Amazon fulfillment centers
Many Amazon DC workers have cited dangerous working conditions as a reason for unionizing and one DC in Staten Island, New York was successful.
Chatbot Technology is on the rise, even in the supply chain industry
Chatbots can automate routine tasks such as order tracking, inventory management, and customer service, freeing up human resources for more complex and strategic tasks.
Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively
Robots and humans - we need to work together. Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively in the supply chain logistics industry for a number of reasons.
Once the EV pioneer in the manufacturing space, Toyota's reputation has declined
Toyota has been slow to develop and bring electric vehicles to market, compared to other major automakers.
Transitioning to clean energy means more dependence on China
Countries that are pivoting to cleaner energy sources, such as wind and solar power, often have to depend more on China for the necessary technology and equipment because China is a leading producer of these technologies and has a well-established industry for renewable energy.
Biden’s fighting climate change, one household at a time
Meeting the United States’ goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 will require Americans at home to begin buying more electric cars and installing more solar panels.
Ford accused of using relationship with Chinese CATL to undermine the IRA legislation
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is speaking out after withdrawing his state from consideration for the highly-anticipated electric-vehicle battery plant as a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL).
GM and LG no longer partners on joint-venture domestic battery plant
General Motors Co. has stated they still have plans to build another battery plant state-side, however, that the company has not specified if LG Energy Solutions will be partnering on the project.
FAA places blame for nationwide outage squarely on one contractor
Approximately 10,000 flights were delayed last week due to what’s being called a “human error” by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Tencent is still banking on Tesla, despite Musk’s Twitter controversies
Tencent is a Chinese multinational conglomerate holding company founded in 1998, with a diverse range of businesses, including internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and technology.
Shipping companies are still waiting on “green solutions” for emissions
Shipping accounts for nearly 90% of world trade and accounts for nearly 3% of the world’s CO2 emissions - and it wants solutions.
