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Investors Vote Down Plan to Unseat Norfolk Southern CEO

Ancora had sought to switch Norfolk Southern to a leaner operating model that would have cut back on the number of workers, locomotives, and railcars at the railroad.

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Whistleblower Claims Boeing Supplier Delivered Defective 737 Max Fuselages for Years

Paredes further alleged that it was "just a matter of time before something bad happened," referencing a blown-out door plug aboard a 737 Max 9 in January.

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FBI Turns to 1838 Steamboat Law in Baltimore Bridge Disaster Investigation

The Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute creates criminal liability for the negligence of mariners and vessel owners or operators that results in the loss of life on the waters of United States

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Boeing Supplier Spirit Aero Squeezed as 737 Output Drops

Boeing’s largest supplier only expects to ship around 350 fuselages for the cash-cow jetliner this year as the two manufacturers step up inspections.

Port of Oakland to Deploy Fleet of Hydrogen Trucks to Haul Freight

The vehicles will be used to move freight and cars, and are the first mass-produced, heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in the world.

Hyundai's XCIENT Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck. Photo: Port of Oakland

The Cosmic Significance of S&OE in Global Supply Chains

Sales and operations execution (S&OE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of products from manufacturing to the end consumer.

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The Trends That Are Driving a Surge in Manufacturing M&A Deals

With inflation and interest rates easing, manufacturing investment is on the rise. Several large manufacturers have said they plan to increase capital investments and merger and acquisition deal-making in 2024.

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New Report Projects U.S. Will Triple Semiconductor Capacity by 2032

The report projects that the U.S. will grow its manufacturing share of advanced logic chips to 28% of global capacity by 2032.

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SPLC Navigator Offers Suite of Sustainable Procurement Tools

The platform comes with measurement tools and performance tracking, all geared toward maximizing sustainability for products and suppliers.

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Ocean Freight Rates Skyrocket as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Ex-Asia rates have increased by around $1,000/FEU since the end of April, climbing to $4,000/FEU for routes to the U.S. West Coast and Northern Europe.

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Amazon to Deploy 50 EV Trucks in SoCal

The batteries in the big rig tractors, manufactured by Volvo, can travel up to 275 miles before a recharge.

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As Forced Labor Prevention Enforcement Heats Up, the Focus is on Compliance

The most crucial tool a supply chain manager can have to fend off UFLPA or other compliance risks is a transparent view of your suppliers’ critical relationships.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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