Supply chains are being tasked with saving the world
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Sustainability is the goal that the supply chain is looking to achieve, but they have a long uphill battle. Scarcity, climate chain, and air pollution are concerns that leave environmentalists ringing the alarm - we only have one Earth. What can we do better to take care of it?
Check out today’s featured article from Logistics Viewpoints to read about the global responsibility being placed on the supply chain’s shoulders. ☕️
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Featured Article:
There is No Planet B: Can Supply Chains Save the World? | Logistics Viewpoints
“Climate change. Resource scarcity. Population growth. Urbanization. Air and water pollution. When it comes to sustainability, many business leaders are feeling the pressure to act.”
Water Cooler Topics
🚛 GoLocal, Walmart’s white-label delivery service is partnering with Local Express, an e-commerce platform. This partnership will effectively create same-day and next-day delivery in locations such as Chicago, Miami, and Arlington, Texas - where the delivery service is already in operation. This collaboration will be helpful for the growing demand for delivery for consumers and will keep Walmart competitive in the market.
🇺🇸 American CEOs are moving operations out of China, accelerating the reshoring trend. New manufacturing facilities are being built across the United States at a growth rate of 116%. It’s not just large companies either; smaller companies are also making the move back to U.S. soil, reassessing the supply chain in the wake of pandemic and war-related problems.
🔋 Tesla vehicle deliveries slow to a crawl after months of supply chain disruptions affecting manufacturing in China. In Q2, the electric vehicle manufacturer delivered 310,000 less than they had delivered in Q1. Shanghai’s Tesla factory was shut down due to coronavirus restrictions for several months and the development of Germany and Texas production plants has caused major delays.
Grubhub will now be available with Amazon Prime membership, per partnership
Amazon Prime will now offer a year of membership to GrubHub+, usually $9.99 per month. The offer comes as a partnership between Amazon and the food delivery service has been formed. GrubHub competes in the food delivery market with DoorDash and Uber Eats, making the smallest share of the market at just 13%.
With the partnership, Amazon will now be able to take a 2% stake in the food delivery company and earn the possibility of up to 15% if performance standards are met.
Business Strategy 💡
“Amazon tried but then ultimately stepped away from building its own cost-intensive Grubhub and DoorDash competitor in the U.S. back in 2019.”
Pitt Ohio’s Cleveland terminal a model for sustainable fleets | Fleet Maintenance
“Tucked in an aging Cleveland suburb, LTL fleet Pitt Ohio has built one of the most forward-thinking facilities in the country, with more than enough renewable energy to power their electric ambitions.”
States spend billions trying to unseat Michigan as auto capital of USA | CNBC
“CNBC’s Scott Cohn reports on the push from several states to attract electric car manufacturers.”
Maintenance & Repair 🧰
Fleet pilots new service provider network | Fleet Owner
“A new digital tool, Michelin's Maestro Marketplace allows fleets to identify service providers, view availability, and book appointments.”
Why some fleets opt to outsource maintenance | Fleet Owner
“Fleet needs, service provider capabilities, and data are driving maintenance decisions. Here’s how some fleets are finding the right balance.”
Inflation 💸
ATA’s Costello Puts Chances of a Recession in 2023 at 50-50 | TT News
“Economic conditions in the country and in trucking remain relatively strong, but American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said he has concerns about early 2023 and puts the chance of a recession in the first quarter of the year at 50-50.”
Company Culture 🎉
3 obvious signs your work culture needs a reboot | SmartBrief
“We continue to experience post-pandemic employment upheaval.”
Sales 🧾
Subdued Class 8 Orders Show Modest Gain | Trucking Info
“Class 8 truck orders continue to be subdued, as 2023 build slots remain restricted due to limited visibility into future conditions surrounding material costs and lead times.”
Owner-Operators 🚛
June FMCSA data shows accelerated fleet failures | Fleet Owner
“FTR review of government 'revocation' data reveals erosion of operators in the trucking industry—particularly small fleets and independent drivers—because of historically high fuel prices, though other factors now are playing a role.”
Ports 🚢
West Coast Dockworkers Still Talking After Contract Expired | TT News
“A contract between shipping companies and 22,000 West Coast dockworkers expired over the weekend. But both sides continued to talk and said they want to avoid a strike that could savage an economy already stressed by soaring inflation and supply chain woes.”
Electric Vehicles 🔋
Volkswagen CEO confident about ramping up EV production | CNBC
“Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen, discusses the automaker’s electrification strategy.”
Utilities: Grid work needed to meet electric vehicle demand | AP News
“Record-high gas prices have stoked interest in electric vehicles.”
American Politics 🇺🇸
Biden taps Denver airport chief Phil Washington to head the FAA | CNBC
“Washington currently heads Denver International Airport and previously led public transportation systems in Los Angeles and Denver.”
Biden administration announces $1B to 85 airports to upgrade terminals | The Hill
“The Biden administration will grant nearly $1 billion to 85 airports across the country to improve terminals, the White House announced on Thursday.”
Industry Forecast 📊
The balance of power is shifting in the tech industry | CNN
“For much of the past decade, tech companies have showered their corporate employees with money and lavish perks to attract and retain talent in a hyper-competitive industry.”
Retailers scale back hiring as worry about a slowdown grows | AP News
“After going on a frenzied hiring spree for a year and a half to meet surging shopper demand, America’s retailers are starting to temper their recruiting.”
Quote of the Day:
“No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.”
— Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder
The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.