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Strong Sales for Gas Trucks, SUVs, Boost GM Profits

The auto manufacturer reported nearly $3 billion of profit in Q1, a 24% increase from that period in 2023.

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Building Insights Into Supply Chains: A Case Study

What started as a shared frustration at the lack of tracking information on general cargo shipments resulted in a much-needed advancement in tracking technology and shipping analytics.

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Vegas-to-California $12 Billion Rail Line Kicks Off Construction

The Fortress Investment Group-backed rail operator is projected to run 218 miles along the median of Interstate 15.

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Watch: Inventory Planning in an Unknown World

Growing uncertainties in global supply chains necessitate a fresh approach to inventory strategy, says Warren Owen, vice president solutions consultants with Netstock.

Netstock Inventory Planning In An Unknown World Warren Owen (540p)

Fashion Brands Make Earth Day Commitment to Preserve Endangered Forests

A group of 15 fashion and lifestyle brands are committing to ending the sourcing of textile and packaging from ancient and endangered forests.

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How Businesses Can Cut Supply Chain Costs Without Jeopardizing Long-Term Growth

In a difficult economy, the most obvious action item on executive agendas is cutting cost. Yet businesses often fail to make good on that relatively straightforward objective.

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Watch: Making the Case for Enhanced Visibility Through Modern Technology

Visibility is top of mind for supply chain executives today, but they still need to sell the organization on the value of investing in that capability, says Jeffrey Luft, portfolio development executive with Siemens Digital Logistics.

Jeffery Luft

Geely to Sell $1.32 Billion of Volvo Truck Shares

Geely said the divestment is “in accordance with its long-term strategy” and that it will remain Volvo’s second-largest investor.

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Podcast | Thinking Beyond Cost: New Executive Priorities for Supply Chains

When it comes to setting priorities for managing the modern-day supply chain, executives can’t have it all.

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Bellwether Logistics Company J.B. Hunt Sees Dip in Profit, Revenue in Q1 2024

The company posted a $127.5 million profit in the opening months of the year, down from nearly $200 million in Q1 of 2023.

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Watch: Supply Chain Ecosystem Integration: Tearing Down the Silos

Tying all planning and execution systems together tears down silos and enhances operations, says Mahesh Rajasekharan, CEO of Cleo.

Mahesh Rajasekharan

Nissan Looks to Tesla’s Style of Carmaking to Build Cheaper EVs

The carmaker will use machines with about 6,000 tons of force to make the rear floors of EVs to be sold from fiscal 2027 onward.

Nissan's Ariya electric crossover SUV on a production line. Photo: Akio Kom/Bloomberg

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Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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