Can supply chains solve labor shortage issues with digitization efforts?
Digitization can automate many of the manual processes that are currently done by customs and drayage workers.
Are you an Amazon seller that needs more space? You’re in luck
The mega-company has announced the roll-out of its new capacity management system for March 1, 2023.
Carriers forced to reduce ocean container rates with cooling demand
After historically high freight rates in the maritime shipping industry clouded the sector while consumers panic-bought everything from furniture to toilet paper during the pandemic years - the rates have finally cooled off.
Dear Federal Reserve… please be gentle!
The job market has been cooling off and inflation seems to be on the decline, signaling that the Federal Reserve may be less inclined to raise interest rates again and again, mirroring the increases of 2022.
Oil storage tank demand is soaring in Singapore
Singapore is expected to be blending Russian fuel and reexporting the shipments, a method that can hide the cargo’s origin in a world filled with Russian sanctions.
TSMC Q4 revenue increased, regardless of global declining chip demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the company calling much of the shots in the United States semiconductor industry, is projecting a revenue drop over the next twelve months.
The U.S. Treasury Department is nail-biting over federal government borrowing
The imposed “cap” on the federal government’s debt has been increased over and over again over the last sixty years.
Everyone wants to get their hands on French Fries
Potato product supplier Lamb Weston is citing production constraints for failure to meet demand.
Sanctions incoming: the global diesel market is about to experience a shock to the system
Beginning on February 5th, the European Upon and its allies will be implementing the long-anticipated cap on the price of Russia’s fuel exports.
The frozen food supply chain is on a roll
The head of Conagra Brands Inc., CEO Sean Connolly, is speaking up about the growth of the frozen food industry.
While America’s intentions may be good, fossil fuels aren’t going away anytime soon
Not just globally, but domestically as well.
Is a Supply Chain MBA a good decision for your career?
As always, depends on who you ask and what exactly you want.
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is dropping
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is a non-profit organization that represents small and independent business owners.
Fuel price instability: can it be predicted?
Logistics companies and regular U.S. consumers are both preparing for a volatile year to combat the insanity of gas prices over 2022.
Toyota’s new gig: meeting sustainability goals by converting old models into EVs
Why throw blueprints away, right? Chief Executive Akio Toyoda spoke of the company’s accelerated plan to meet sustainable vehicle goals by replacing the innards of vehicles already being manufactured in their factories.
Inflation easing after prices drop for the first time since May 2020
Are you tired of constantly feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Good news: inflation has finally dropped for the first time in over 2 ½ years.
Fashion brand Mango goes all-in on global supply chain transparency
Mango published a complete list of its tier 3 suppliers last week, on a mission to lead the charge toward better sustainability practices in the fashion industry.
Crippling inflation seems to be losing steam
For the sixth consecutive month, the rate of inflation dipped slightly. Reaching a peak of 9% over the summer, the December reports came in at 6.5%.
Logistics provider Flexport laying off 20% of company workforce
Blame the waning shipping demand.
EVs were the big winners at the 2023 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards
With fifty judges from the United States and Canada’s auto journalism sector, the finalists were chosen due to innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction, user experience, and value.
