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TForce Freight Agrees to New Contract with Teamsters Union

Prior to the deal's announcement, Teamsters voted to authorize a strike had the union’s national contract with TForce expired July 31.

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UPS Strike Could Be the Costliest in U.S. History, Study Finds

A 10-day strike of 340,000 workers would reportedly result in over $1.1 billion in lost direct wages and more than $7 billion in total economic losses.

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Tesla Interested in Building a Car Factory in India

The factory will reportedly be able to produce 500,000 electric vehicles annually that have a starting price of Rs 20 lakh (about $24,360).

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Germany Planning to Reduce Dependence on China

The German government says the country is interested in becoming less dependent on China while not decoupling from the Asian nation.

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Shippers, Union Reach Deal to End Strike That Snarled Canadian Ports

The strike at ports that handle about a quarter of Canada’s total traded goods reduced arrivals of container ships and diverted vessels to U.S. facilities.

Ships at the Port of Vancouver during a dockworkers strike on July 5. Photographer: Jimmy Jeong/Bloomberg

Supply Chain and Labor Disruptions Increased Through the First Half of 2023

Labor disruptions during the first half of 2023 — which included strikes, layoffs and labor protests — grew by 136% year-on-year.

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Venture Global Delays Contracted LNG Shipments Until End of 2024

The company has reportedly revised the start of contract cargoes from its Calcasieu Pass LNG plant to late 2024, extending a previous delay by almost a year.

Wilhelmshaven, Germany. July 2022. Photo: David Hecker/Getty Images/Bloomberg

Podcast | U.S. vs. China: Are We Losing the Economic Competition?

Is it time for the U.S. to take a more aggressive approach to China’s plan for global economic dominance?

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Data Sets Manufacturers up for Success in the CHIPS Era

To maximize product value and optimize revenue, manufacturers should leverage leading data to enable a proactive — rather than reactive — business strategy.

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Optimize Indirect Spend with Autonomous Sourcing

Procurement leaders are still struggling with inefficient and costly processes when it comes to indirect spend. AI-powered autonomous sourcing can address this issue.

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New Dematic Service Aims to Reduce Noise at Supply Chain Facilities

The new service includes before-and-after 3D noise mapping audits that can help businesses reduce noise in their facilities by up to 15 decibels.

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Redwood Logistics Acquires Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions

Redwood said that the acquisition of Rockfarm and Global Distribution and Logistics “fortifies” the company’s modern fourth-party logistics (4PL) services.

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