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Industry Organizations Vulnerable to Rail Strike Applaud Biden’s Creation of Emergency Board

The National Retail Federation (NRF), the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) all welcomed President Joe Biden’s announcement July 15 that he had created via executive order a Presidential Emergency Board.

A railroad crossing sign stands in front of a passing train. Photo: Getty.

Europe Fears Widespread Economic Fallout if Russian Gas Outage Drags On

European manufacturers that depend on Russian natural gas are growing more concerned about their supplies.

Will War in Ukraine Force Permanent Change in Global Procurement Strategies?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing severe shortages of the building blocks of industrial production the world over.

A Ukrainian flag stands near Maidan Nezalezhnosti, or Independence Square, in the center of Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: Getty.

U.K. Set to Have World's Biggest Automated Drone Superhighway

The U.K. is set to become home to the world's largest automated drone superhighway within the next two years.

Chinese Lithium Giant Pulls EVs Deeper Into Forced Labor Glare

A lithium producer for carmakers including BMW AG and Tesla Inc. is beginning work to assess battery metals projects in Xinjiang, deepening links between electric vehicle supply chains and a region at the heart of human-rights allegations against China.

A lithium-ion automotive battery pack sits on a chassis. Photo: Bloomberg.

Watch: The Fallout From the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Michael Walsh, partner with the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, discusses the impact on supply chains to date arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and what further effects companies might experience in the months to come.

The Fallout From The Russia Ukraine Conflict

Boeing Badly Needs a Win at First Big Air Show After Lockdowns

As the aerospace world gathers in southern England next week for the first major commercial show since 2019, the stakes are particularly high for one half of the global planemaking duopoly.

A Boeing Co. 777X airplane. Photo: Bloomberg.

Watch: A New Report on the Industrial Supply Chain

Claudio Knizek, global leader of advanced manufacturing with EY, discusses the results of the firm’s new survey on shifting trends in industrial manufacturing and sourcing.

A New Report On The Industrial Supply Chain (1)

Sourcing Parts Faster With Digital Manufacturing

The emergence of e-commerce for ordering parts has made the experience as easy as buying a book or toaster on Amazon.com, enabling supply chain managers, product designers, engineers and others to carry out the process quickly and on demand.

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Supply Chain Greenwashing? Six Certifications to Look For

In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested in shopping sustainably. With that increasing interest has come a lot of confusion — 64% of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but 26% don’t know how to identify them.

A shopper and her partner read the label on a grocery item. Photo: Pexels.

How to Make the Most of Supplier Rebate Programs

Wholesale distributors are facing a wide range of global supply chain disruptions — ongoing shortages, longer lead times, higher logistics costs and more — forcing many businesses to seek new avenues to drive revenue.

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Advanced EV Batteries Move From Labs to Mass Production

A handful of scientists and the companies they founded are building factories to produce next-generation battery cells, allowing carmakers to begin road testing the technologies and determine whether they are safe and reliable.

An electric vehicle sits at a charging station. Photo: Shutterstock.

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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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