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Walmart to Sell AI Truck Routing Tool to Other Companies

Walmart says that using the software to optimize driving routes, pack trailers efficiently and minimize miles traveled has allowed it to avoid generating 94 million pounds of CO2.

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Most U.S. Shoppers Want Sustainable Returns, Says New Survey

New research shows that 55% of shoppers surveyed say they’re more loyal to brands with sustainable returns.

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China’s Xiaomi to Start Electric Car Sales

The smartphone giant has said it will invest $10 billion in its vehicles business over the next 10 years.

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Whirlpool to Shift Focus from Large Appliances to Smaller Ones

The shift is Whirlpool’s latest effort to overhaul its more than century-old business as consumers pull back on large purchases following the upheaval of the pandemic.

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Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems Audit Finds ‘Multiple’ Quality Lapses, FAA Says

The shortfalls were found at both Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., which makes most of the 737’s fuselage.

Spirit AeroSystems facility in Wichita, Kansas. Photo: iStock.com/JHVEPhoto

Three Benefits of Channel-Free Logistics

Channel-free logistics connects existing infrastructure to simplify the whole order-to-delivery process, encouraging circularity and sustainability, maximizing profits and streamlining operations overall.

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U.S. Queries Solar Supply Import Chains Amid China Crackdown

An extensive questionnaire was sent to companies by U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier in February, marking a widening effort to seek disclosure about provenance.

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Let’s Face It: Last-Mile Delivery Fails the Sustainability Test

The self-evident questions are: Can’t you consolidate packages going to the same street on the same day? Do you really need a giant van to deliver a small box?

Fin’s e-assisted bikes can carry a cargo of 550lbs, and the external structure protects the rider both from rain and other vehicles. Photo: Fin Sustainable Logistics.

Staff Shortages Remain Top Challenge for Supply Chain in 2024

Respondents expressed optimism in the economy, and more than 50% say they’ve seen a “greater focus and understanding of supply chains” from those in the C-Suite.

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Watch: Building a Resilient Domestic Supply Chain

Simon Geale, executive vice president of procurement at Proxima, discusses the potential impact of President Biden’s new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience.

Building A Resilient Domestic Supply Chain

Nearshoring to Mexico in 2024: What to Consider Before You Relocate

Companies considering a move to Mexico should make sure that their nearshoring strategies are built from a rigorous planning process.

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Watch: Do We Have the Labor to Drive Advanced Manufacturing in the U.S.?

Elizabeth Berthelette, head of Northeast research and national life science research with Newmark, details the findings of the firm’s latest report on advanced manufacturing and labor availability in the U.S.

Do We Have The Labor To Drive Advanced Manufacturing In The Us

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