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Amazon Says New Robotics Tools Improve Safety, Speed Up Deliveries

The new technologies, dubbed Sequoia and Digit, are already operating at one of the company’s fulfillment centers in Houston, Texas.

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Chinese EV Company Planning to Eliminate 10% of Its Workforce

Nio said that it would also defer or entirely cut long-term project investments that would not contribute to the company’s financial performance within the next three years.

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A Blind Spot in Shipping: The Unseen Environmental Cost

When consumers are informed about the carbon cost of shipping and the environmental impact of their choices, they are empowered to make decisions that align with their values.

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Panama Congress Backs Repealing First Quantum Mine Contract

Authorities in Panama are grappling to contain weeks of demonstrations against a renegotiated contract that President Laurentino Cortizo’s administration signed with First Quantum for the Cobre Panama mine.

Panama City, Panama. Oct. 25, 2023. Photo: Bloomberg

Nippon Drops Lawsuit Against Toyota Over Japanese Competition Concerns

The Asian steelmaker said November 2 that internal disputes amongst Japanese companies would hurt the country during a time of market uncertainty and a shift toward carbon neutrality.

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Podcast | How the Procurement Organization Acquired Superpowers

Today’s procurement organization is scarcely recognizable from what it used to be.

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Outlooks in Logistics Management: How to Create Resilient Supply Chains in 2023

To navigate the year ahead, firms should act now to build policies, implement processes, and partner with third-party experts to create sustainable supply chain logistics and improved data processes.

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Yellen Calls for More Trade Between U.S. and LATAM to Lessen China’s Influence

During a recent speech, Yellen said that certain South American countries have “tremendous potential benefits for fueling growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.”

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Chevron Discussing 15-Year LNG Supply Contracts with Europe

European imports of super-chilled fuel grew after Russia paused pipeline gas exports following the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Transnet Starts South Africa Rail Reform With Key Unit Formed

The company has requested a bailout from the state of about 100 billion rand ($5.3 billion) over the next two years.

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Toyota to Hike Pay for U.S. Hourly Workers After UAW-Detroit Deals

Workers at U.S. plants operated by Toyota are not unionized. But UAW President Shawn Fain has vowed to expand his union’s reach beyond the Detroit three by 2028.

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Vendor Lock-In is Inhibiting Technological Advancement in the Manufacturing Industry

Vendors that provide flexibility and the easiest connectivity options will be the ones that come out on top over the single-minded, rigid vendors.

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