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Ford Estimates UAW Labor Deal Will Cost $8.8B

Ford and GM were forced to cut their full-year profit forecasts due to lost production from the six weeks of strikes at the companies’ U.S. plants.

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Yellow Considering Offer to Revive Company, Rehire Thousands

The executive chair of Jack Cooper Transport, Sarah Riggs Amico, is leading a bid that would replace Yellow with a smaller trucking company.

Palm Springs, California. January 2018. Photo: iStock.com/JayLazarin

Transatlantic Flight Powered by Alternative Fuels Lands in U.S.

Of the two types of alternative fuels used for the flight, 88% were derived from waste fats while the remaining 12% came from U.S.-based corn production waste.

Manchester, U.K. Photo: iStock.com/EdithRum

Nio and Geely Sign Battery Swapping Agreement

Geely is the second car manufacturer to sign a battery swapping deal with Nio, who is also working with Changan Automobile.

An electric SUV car using a battery swapping station. Image: iStock.com/Chesky_W

Three Ways Technology Can Stop Greenwashing in its Tracks

Mitigating the legal, financial and reputational risks of greenwashing is complex, but it has also never been more important.

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Walmart Increasing Imports to the U.S. from India

Walmart shipped 25% of its U.S. imports from India between January 2023 and August 2023, up from just 2% in 2018.

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B2B Buying Behavior Now Aligned with Consumer Buying Habits

Ninety percent of responders said that the demand for digital B2B buying experiences has increased either somewhat or substantially over the last two years.

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Lessons From the First Wave of Warehouse Automation

There’s likely to be a “second wave” of automating warehouses as retailers adapt to the new world of e-commerce, along with the latest technology. What are the lessons learned?

Automating? Get ready for disruption. Photo courtesy of Caddell Construction.

Biden Administration Holds First Supply Chain Council Meeting

Biden used the meeting to announce 30 actions that will provide Americans with access to medicine and the economic data needed to track the production and shipment of certain goods.

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Maritime Emissions Trend Downwards, Report Says

The report's authors say it not only celebrates the progress made in certain areas but also highlights the ongoing challenges, underscoring the urgency for continued action and innovation.

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Rolls-Royce to Sell Electric Flight Division

The British luxury car manufacturer wants to record operating profits between $3.17 billion and $3.55 billion a year, in line with its plan announced November 28.

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U.S. Sales of Toys and Games Down Through 2023

Toy and game imports have fallen sharply in 2023 while sales at toy stores, department stores and other gift outlets were down in October.

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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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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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