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Louisiana to Get $850M to Build Rare Earth Refinery

Construction on the refinery is scheduled to begin in 2027, with production targeted for the third quarter of 2028.

Wolframite, the primary ore for tungsten. Photo: iStock/Wirestock

Supply Chain Uncertainty Likely 'Here to Stay' in 2026

Supply chain leaders are entering the new year focused less on returning to a state of stability, and more on managing volatility as a constant.

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VW to Shut Down Production at German Plant

VW's 24-year-old Dresden, Germany, plant is scheduled to cease production on December 16, and will soon be converted into a technology research hub.

A Volkswagen plant in Mosel, Germany. Photo: iStock / aquatarkus

Airbus Supplier Tells Workers Quality Fixes Are Coming

Airbus has reportedly sent inspectors to check on production, which is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks to replace the faulty parts.

An Airbus A321XLR plane. Photo: Axel Heimken/AFP/Getty Images via Bloomberg.

Canadian Provinces to Sell Remaining Stockpiles of American Liquor

Several Canadian provinces halted all sales of U.S. liquor early in March 2025, in protest of President Donald Trump's announced tariffs against the country.

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Chinese Supplier to Assume Control of Roomba Parent Company

The Roomba maker's debts include $100 million to Chinese robotics manufacturer Picea, and $3.4 million to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for unpaid tariffs.

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Strengthening Cyber Resilience Through Supplier Management

There are actionable steps organizations can take to regain visibility over their supplier ecosystems and proactively manage related cyber risk.

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Mondelēz Accused of Falling Short on Deforestation Promises

According to satellite data, more than 4,100 hectares of forest were cleared after 2020 in areas connected to Mondelēz’s cocoa and palm oil suppliers.

Palm oil cultivation. Photo: iStock/richcarey

South Africa Signs its First Ever Port Privatization Deal

The agreement marks the biggest attempt yet to bring in private expertise to revive state-owned ports, which rank among the least efficient globally.

Shipping containers on the dockside at the Port of Durban. Photo: Waldo Swiegers / Bloomberg

GenAI's Make-or-Break Moment: Why 2026 Demands Measurable Returns

For procurement and supply chain leaders, 2026 will be the year that separates those who can prove ROI from those who cannot.

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SK On and Ford Motor to End U.S. Battery Factory Partnership

Ford will assume full ownership of the companies' two battery plants in Kentucky, while SK On will take over their yet-to-be-opened facility in Tennessee.

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Walmart Launches Drone Deliveries in Atlanta

Drone deliveries for Atlanta started on December 3, and include groceries, household goods, toys and over-the-counter medicine.

Amazon's MK27-2 drone. Photo: Amazon

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