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Porsche Faces 'Severe Supply Shortage' after Flood at Aluminum Supplier Factory

Porsche expects the disruptions to affect every vehicle it manufactures, and says that it could be forced to temporarily shut down production for one or more of its vehicle series.

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Podcast | The Latest Plague: A Huge Increase in Supply Chain Cyberattacks

The occurrence of cyberattacks on global supply chains is hardly news. But their frequency might come as a surprise.

Digital binary code, data numbers and secure lock icons can be seen on a hacker's hands above a computer keyboard with a dark blue tone background. Photo: iStock.com/Techa Tungateja

Going Beyond Green: Why the Logistics Sector Needs To Focus on How It Treats Its People

The logistics sector is pursuing ESG projects, including reduced emissions and more sustainable packaging. But it doesn’t yet have a great reputation for the way it treats its employees.

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U.S. Regulators Say Amazon is Responsible for Recalling Hazardous Products

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filed a lawsuit against Amazon in 2021, after identifying more than 400,000 hazardous products sold on the company's platform.

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Port of LA Struggles With Shift in Power Supply

The problem threatens the bid to phase out diesel-powered machinery by 2030, because the shift means cargo-handling companies are becoming more dependent on the electric grid.

The Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Photo: iStock.com/viavado

USDOT Gives Awards to Transport Groups Fighting Human Trafficking

USDOT's yearly "Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Awards" are handed out to groups that "advance innovative and shareable solutions" in the transportation sector.

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China’s BYD Seeks Entry to Canada EV Market Despite Likely Tariffs

Canada is set to wrap a 30-day consultation on measures to restrict Chinese EV imports on August 1 — including higher tariffs to align with the U.S. and EU.

A BYD Co. Seagull electric vehicle at the Shanghai Auto Show. Photo: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Delta CEO Says CrowdStrike Crash Could Cost Airline $500K

Although Delta was one of many airlines affected by outage, it appeared to have been hit the hardest, after needing five days to get its crew tracking systems back online.

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How Integrated Tactical Planning Enables Enhanced Decision-Making and Improved Outcomes

Formalizing weekly and daily execution processes helps to align short-term corporate activities with the goals articulated by corporate strategists.

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Temu Sellers Protest Against Company Over Fines for Customer Returns

The new penalties reportedly went into effect in April, fining sellers up to five times the original value of a sale when a customer returns a purchase for a refund.

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Boeing Names New CEO as Company Reports $1.4B in Q2 Losses

The company has not logged a profitable year since 2019, reporting a combined $33.3 billion in losses in the years that have followed.

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U.K.’s Network Rail to Spend £2.8B to Tackle Climate Woes

The British railway network plans to invest £2.8 billion ($3.6 billion) over the next five years to keep trains running safely even with “more frequent and extreme weather” conditions.

A passenger train approaches Birmingham New Street station, operated by Network Rail Ltd., in Birmingham, U.K., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

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