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U.S. Dockworkers to Resume Work After Tentative Wage Agreement
U.S. dockworkers have reached a tentative agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance, securing a 62% wage increase over six years. The deal ends a strike that halted operations at key U.S. ports, disrupting supply chains and threatening potential shortages. Source: U.S. Dockworkers to Resume Work After Tentative Wage Agreement
2024-10-04Read More -
Data makes the world go round: 4 key trends for supply chains in 2025
Four key trends will shape supply chains in 2025: traceability, sustainability, resilience, and real-time data integration. Businesses must harness the power of data and technology to meet regulatory demands, enhance efficiency, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. #SupplyChain #Data #Sustainability Source: Data makes the world go round: 4 key trends for supply chains
2024-09-09Read More -
NYC Launches Incentive Program to Reduce Daytime Truck Deliveries
New York City’s Off-Hour Delivery Incentive Program encourages businesses to shift truck deliveries to nighttime to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety. Funded by a $6 million grant, it offers financial support for smart access systems and aims to cut peak-hour truck traffic. Source: NYC Launches Incentive Program to Reduce Daytime Truck Deliveries
2024-08-21Read More -
Report finds US container imports could approach monthly record
Importers are moving goods ahead of a possible longshore strike, fueling an August surge. Source: Report finds US container imports could approach monthly record
2024-08-10Read More -
Behind the Manufacturing of Olympic Medals, From Concept to Creation
Behind the Manufacturing of Olympic Medals, From Concept to Creation Behind the Manufacturing of Olympic Medals, From Concept to Creation Source: Behind the Manufacturing of Olympic Medals, From Concept to Creation Categories Business plans Competitive research Economics Finance & accounting Franchising Innovation Logistics Procurement Supply Chain Transportation Uncategorized Warehousing how can we help you? Contact
2024-08-10Read More -
Factories’ AI adoption plans must be intentional to reap benefits
Early user engagement, solution champions and user groups can help sustain implementation, said Jennifer Peters, director of BI and data analytics at Nestlé Purina. Source: Factories’ AI adoption plans must be intentional to reap benefits
2024-08-01Read More -
New FAA Rule Paves Way for Expanded Drone Deliveries in Dallas Area
The FAA has granted Wing authorization to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone deliveries without human observers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This move enables Wing to expand its “fast-mile delivery” services, marking a significant step in scaling drone operations across the U.S. Source: New FAA Rule Paves Way for Expanded Drone Deliveries
2024-08-01Read More -
UPS defends higher peak surcharges ahead of shorter holiday season
UPS defends higher peak surcharges ahead of shorter holiday season UPS is increasing peak season surcharges for 2024 due to a shorter holiday shipping window and anticipated record volumes on December 18. The surcharges, higher than previous years, start September 29 and vary by package type and date, aiming to manage the increased costs of
2024-07-29Read More -
The Advantages of Big Data Analytics in Suppliers Management – All Things Supply Chain
Traditionally, purchasing and supply management (PSM) has strongly relied on data management, as procurement managers need to dispose of, clean, and update data of different natures to compare suppliers’ performance, and 20% to 50% of working time in procurement is related to searching for information accordingly. Big data analytics has obvious applications in the PSM
2024-07-19Read More -
Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck
The Nikola tractor contributes to the retailer’s goal of a 100% alternatively powered fleet by 2028. Source: Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck
2024-07-17Read More