$750 million DOE grant issued to hydrogen technologies for heavy-truck fuel cells
The U.S. Department of Energy must be feeling generous after a commitment of $750 million to assist in lowering the cost of lower the cost of hydrogen technologies for heavy-truck fuel cells, hydrogen delivery, and hydrogen storage.
Dipping gasoline prices may be too good to be true
GasBuddy, an app that provides real-time gas price information, is projecting that Americans may see an average of $4 per gallon by May.
Supply chain workforce retention is based on hiring for careers, not just jobs
Supply chain workers are tired of jobs: they want careers, instead.
Retailers should be watching how consumers are dealing with food inflation
Retailers should be aware of how customers are dealing with food inflation because it can impact their sales and profitability.
Russia’s gas exports to Europe have plummeted
After Europe (Russia’s largest customer for gas exports) cut ties with the country over the war raging in Ukraine, the exports to the region have reached a post-Soviet low.
Port congestion problems eased in Oakland after November drop in imports
Compared to 2021, November imports and exports were down in November of 2022 at (-17.4%) and (-12.3%) respectively.
The Port of LB’s Channel Deepening Project approved by the Biden Administration with new bill
The Port of Long Beach’s Channel Deepening Project has been officially approved - along with four other projects nationwide - by the recently passed Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022.
Gas prices will be difficult to predict in 2023
The past twelve months have consisted of all-time highs and wild variating fluctuations as sanctions on Russian oil sent prices of crude through the roof early in the year.
Toyota’s global output hits record in November, but uncertain future remains
The threats of incoming shortages are still prevalent, even after Toyota Motor Corp.’s announcement.
An aging workforce is bound to force companies into digitalization in 2023
A recent study arranged by Verdant - a London-based firm - has resulted in the conclusion that industrial firms are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) as the labor force continues to become harder to fill.
Starting January 1st, ship insurers are revoking coverage of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus war risks
Insurance companies and reinsurers - those who insure the insurance companies - have been warning of scaling back after a multitude of losses associated with the conflict in Ukraine and Hurricane Ian.
Inflation may finally be down-trending, but not without more effort
One way in which inflation and the supply chain are related is that changes in the price level can have an impact on the cost of goods and services throughout the supply chain.
2023 changes to consider for your employee’s health and wellness
The new year is approaching fast, and employers need to be considering a number of changes that are occurring over the next year that could have a significant impact on their employee’s well-being.
Inflationary pressures and logistical mishaps are making wine very expensive
It’s getting harder to find a good “two-buck chuck”.
Companies that go viral online are struggling with inflated demand
Brands such as Stanley insulated water tumblers and Charlotte Tilbury lipstick are scrambling to meet inflated demand as their products go viral on social media platforms, such as TikTok.
Amoxicillin shortage caused by growing demand worries parents across the US
Children’s cold and flu medicine is in short supply as the demand grows and the supply chain struggles to keep up.
Sending a package? Rate increases, incoming!
Some of the largest parcel-delivery carriers in the country are raising their prices higher than in their entire history.
Supply chain industry is home to America’s most dangerous jobs
Government data recently listed the profession of logging as the most dangerous job in America due to challenging working conditions and potential safety issues in terms of blunt force trauma
Excelling in a supply chain career can reap many rewards
A supply chain career involves working in the field of managing and coordinating the movement of goods, services, and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption.
Blame poor maintenance for the 2020 APL England loss of 50 containers
A final report has finally been issued for the May 24, 2020 incident off the east coast of Australia that resulted in fifty boxes tumbling off the side of a ship and into the depths of the ocean below.
