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Why Major OEMs Are Moving to In-House Chip Production
The recent announcement by Ford Motor Co. that it was planning to develop and produce at least some of its own semiconductor chips signals a sharp reversal of a decades-long practice.
A 300 millimeter silicon wafer at the GlobalFoundries Inc. semiconductor fabrication (fab) plant in Dresden, Germany. Photo: Bloomberg.
Europe Is Desperate for LNG While Asia Has More Than It Needs
Asia’s relentless buying of liquefied natural gas earlier this year has left the region so well stocked for winter that spot shipments are being diverted to energy-hungry Europe.
An LNG power ship undocks in Singapore. Photo: Bloomberg.
Why Thanksgiving 2021 Was the Most Expensive Yet
In 2020, the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner for a family of 10 was $46.90 per person, an all-time low. Fast forward to 2021, and Thanksgiving was the most expensive on record.
Leveraging Supply Chain Management Systems to Relieve Burden on Clinicians
Even during a health-care crisis, clinicians shouldn't be burdened with inventory or supply chain decision making.
A health-care worker sorts through inventory. Photo: Shutterstock.
How to Manage Cross-Border E-Commerce Costs to Booming Latin American Market
Latin America's e-commerce market offers great potential for international retailers, but comes with a complex, cross-border learning curve.
Smaller Sizes, Higher Cost: What's Going On With 'Shrinkflation'?
In recent trips to the grocery store, consumers might have noticed that package sizes are shrinking while prices remain the same, or in some cases increase.
General Mills Inc. logos appear on boxes of Cheerios and Rice Chex brand cereal. Photo: Bloomberg.
Amazon Tornado Aftermath: Workers Say They Lacked Emergency Training
Days after the tornado toppled the warehouse’s 11-inch thick concrete walls, workers are questioning Amazon’s commitment to their safety.
Workers walk near the area of a collapsed roof at Amazon warehouse following a tornado in Edwardsville, Illinois. Photo: Bloomberg.
Firms Brace for Extra Brexit Red Tape Amid Supply Chain Squeeze
Just as firms wrestle with a global supply chain crisis and fresh pandemic restrictions, companies in the U.K. and European Union face another looming headache: More post-Brexit red tape.
A truck passes shipping containers on the dockside at the Port of Felixstowe Ltd. in Felixstowe, U.K. Photo: Bloomberg.
Watch: Can Traditional Brands Survive?
Established consumer brands are being challenged as never before. Guy Courtin, vice president and industrial principal with Tecsys, talks about how they're striving to establish direct relationships with customers.
Can Traditional Brands Survive?
Automakers to Battle Chip Crisis for Years, Report Says
Carmakers like Volkswagen and General Motors should brace for the global semiconductor shortage to last beyond next year and redesign cars so they need fewer of the high-tech components, according to analysts.
An employee displays a 300mm silicon wafer. Photo: Bloomberg.
U.S. Retail Sales Trail Forecast, Suggesting Drag From Inflation
U.S. retail sales rose by less than forecast in November, suggesting that consumers are tempering purchases against a backdrop of the fastest inflation in decades.
A shopper carries a Coach Inc. retail bag. Photo: Bloomberg.
Five Ways Self-Driving Forklifts Can Provide a Competitive Edge
The newest generation of smart forklifts can help solve issues surrounding labor and workflow management efficiency and agility.
An autonomous material-handling vehicle moves through a warehouse. Photo: Vecna Robotics.
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