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Six People Appointed to STB’s Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee

Bryan Boaz, Sean Brewer, Sandra Ellis, Leila Ford, Edward Quinn and Robert Zmudka are the new members, who will each serve a three-year term.

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UAW Strike Forcing Some Suppliers, Automakers to Make Layoffs

Roughly 40% of suppliers said they have had to lay off some employees since the work stoppages started in September.

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Siemens Integrating BlueBox Systems Data into AX4 Platform

This collaboration will provide over 500,000 AX4 users with access to data from over 130 airlines, giving BlueBox and AX4 members access to real-time figures and information.

Vélizy-Villacoublay, France. Photo: iStock.com/HJBC

Chinese Heavy Metal: Export License Rules Risk Thrashing Green-Tech Industry Margins

Companies need to prepare for the fact that uncertainty combined with high demand will result in volatility in the short run and beyond.

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Ryder to Buy Burlington's Impact Fulfillment Services

Ryder will integrate the IFS facilities and operations into its supply-chain solutions business, including nine multi-client and six dedicated customer operations, totaling just under four million square feet.

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How to Combat Endemic Forced and Slave Labor in Supply Chains

With the UFLPA and CTPAT in place, efforts are clearly being made to counteract the use of slave and forced labor in supply chains. But will it be enough?

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UAW Strikes Stellantis’ Michigan Truck Plant; 6,800 Walk Out

The UAW’s selective strike strategy has been successful in preserving its strike fund, which implies that the UAW can continue the current pace of strikes for 36 more weeks.

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Expansion of Chinese Ownership of Farms in U.S. Raises Concerns

A bill by Reps. Tom Kunse, R-Clare, and Matt Hall, R-Richland, would make the purchase of farmland by Chinese entities more difficult.

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Foxconn: Taiwan-based iPhone-maker investigated by China

Some are suggesting that the investigation is a way of China hitting back at the U.S. over its sanctions by targeting one of its biggest companies, Apple.

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Best Buy Offering Early Black Friday Deals, Closing Stores on Thanksgiving

The Black Friday Early Access sale for members who are part of the My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total loyalty programs will begin October 27, 2023.

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India Plans Local Material Mandate for Solar Module Makers

The government aims to initially make local manufacturing of solar cells mandatory, Power and Renewable Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh said at a live-streamed event in New Delhi October 20.

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Watch: The Parcel Carrier Market: A Constant Balancing Act

Parcel shippers need to strike a delicate balance between loyalty to carriers and the desire to diversifying their service providers, says Oscar Gladman, director of parcel carrier development with Geodis.

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Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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