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Senate Passes $550 Billion Infrastructure Plan in Win for Biden

The Senate passed a $550 billion infrastructure plan that would represent the biggest burst of spending on U.S. public works in decades, sending the legislation to the House where its fate is in the hands of the fractious Democratic caucus.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photo: Bloomberg.

Infrastructure Bill Clears Last Hurdle on Way to Senate Vote

The broad $550 billion infrastructure package cleared its last procedural hurdles in the U.S. Senate Sunday night, setting up a vote on final passage as soon as Monday.

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Maersk’s Green Shipping Plan Runs Up Against Scarce Cooking Oil

A.P. Moller Maersk A/S’s efforts to become carbon-neutral face an unusual hurdle: there isn’t enough used cooking oil to make the biofuel that powers the vessels.

A crane carries shipping containers owned by AP Moller-Maersk A/S away from a ship. Photo: Bloomberg.

Ensuring 'First Mile' Readiness for Direct Materials Sourcing

For many manufacturers, the “first mile” accounts for up to 70% of revenues.

How Quantum Computing Will Power the Future of Logistics

Quantum computers process complex scenarios to return a diversity of solutions, not just one.

Computer network data cables. Photo: Bloomberg.

Carmakers’ Chip Crisis Isn’t Getting Better, Suppliers Say

In late July, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said things were getting better for automakers suffering chip shortages that have shuttered plants and crippled production. Not that much better, it turns out.

General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra. Photo: Bloomberg.

Schumer Puts Infrastructure Plan on Path Toward Passage

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moved to wrap up a days-long debate on a $550 billion infrastructure package, setting up the Senate for a Saturday vote to approve the largest infusion of cash for roads, bridges and other domestic projects in decades.

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Florida Hospitals Fighting to Get Oxygen With ‘Hand Tied’

Florida hospitals are struggling to get oxygen due to a rise in COVID-19 cases attributable to the delta variant and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision not to declare another state of emergency.

A volunteer prepares an oxygen cylinder for COVID-19 patients. Photo: Bloomberg.

China Typhoons Pose Latest Supply Chain Threat as Ports Shut

Extreme weather in China is becoming the latest challenge to global supply chains, as a heavy typhoon season threatens to further delay goods stuck at some of the world’s busiest container ports.

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Biden Proposes Stronger Than Expected Vehicle Emission Rules

The Biden administration Thursday proposed new mileage standards and limits on greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks that exceeded what some environmentalists feared would be issued.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate. Photo: Bloomberg.

Five Warehousing Challenges to Overcome for E-Commerce Success

The shift toward e-commerce has prompted warehousing operations to embrace multi-channel fulfillment as a matter of urgency. While this presents certain challenges, there are also new opportunities to achieve a competitive edge.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Choosing a 3PL That’s Ready for Any Supply Chain Disruption

The expertise it takes to get the right product to the right customer at the right time comes into play most critically when a logistics provider can — or cannot — fix the inevitable supply chain problems that arise.

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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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