Automotive

China Targets U.S. Rare Earths Firms in Response to Pentagon List

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:05:32 -0400

The move was in response to the Pentagon’s decision this month to add some of China’s biggest companies to a roster of firms it accuses of supporting the Chinese military.

Gartner: Top 25 Supply Chain Organizations Are Embracing AI

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:17:14 -0400

French energy technology multinational Schneider Electric retains top position for fourth consecutive year; Walmart climbs to third.

U.S. Manufacturing Hit Four-Year High in May

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:44:54 -0400

In May, U.S. manufacturing activity remained in “expansion territory,” said Susan Spence, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

US-Canada Bridge Fight Rages: Opening Delayed, Invites Voided

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:57:54 -0400

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had said the bridge would open this week, but appeared to back away from that on June 10.

GM to Make Large Storage Batteries

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:59:54 -0400

Tesla has been in the storage battery business since 2015, and Ford said in 2025 that it would convert a factory in Kentucky to make large batteries.

U.S. Adds BYD, Alibaba to ‘Chinese Military Companies’ List

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:05:24 -0400

The list includes some of China's biggest companies, many of which compete directly with major American companies

Michigan, Canada Plan Opening of Bridge Trump Threatened to Block

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The bridge, named after the late Canadian hockey player who starred for the Detroit Red Wings, was built to reduce shipping congestion in a region that lives on trade.

Canada Sees Shrinking EV Manufacturing Prospects, Despite Subsidies

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Recent industry pullbacks have prompted questions from analysts and policy-makers about whether the value of Canada’s multi-billion-dollar government subsidies for the EV industry will be realized.

Nissan in Talks to Make Cars by China’s Chery at UK Plant

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Chery’s brands, which include Jaecoo and Omoda, have proved popular with British buyers, taking customers from the likes of Nissan.

Trump Begins Rebuilding His Tariff Wall Citing Forced Labor

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:13 -0400

Section 301 tariffs are seen as more legally sound and flexible than other powers Trump has eyed, but also more time-consuming.

Automakers Stockpile Cars Because of Iran War

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers are wary of getting caught flat-footed as they did during the COVID-era semiconductor shortage.

The $10 Million Problem Hiding in your Warehouse: Inventory Inaccuracy and Mispicks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:00 -0400

Join Kardex and AutoStore for this thought-provoking webinar exploring the hidden operational and financial costs of inventory inaccuracies, where fulfillment failures are actually occurring inside modern warehouse environments, and how AI-assisted validation, intelligent workflows, and goods-to-person automation are changing the economics of accuracy.

Years-Long Tesla Strike in Sweden Downsized by Trade Union

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:31 -0400

The walkout has expanded since 2023 through sympathy actions from other Nordic labor groups, affecting areas including vehicle servicing, port handling and logistics.

The Supply Chain AI Readiness Report: Why Operational Discipline Determines Agentic AI Success

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

They’re called the Performance Elite. And they share a playbook: Fix the process before deploying the model. Prepare the workforce before scaling the agents. Build governance before automating decisions.

BMW to Use Humanoid Robots to Make Cars in Europe

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:04:09 -0400

Humanoid robots can replace human workers, obviating the need to redesign an assembly line, which is more expensive.

Podcast | Renegotiating USMCA: A Preview

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

What’s going to happen to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement?

$200M Venture Fund to Target U.S. Supply Chain Efficiency

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The fund will also seek to stimulate a revival in U.S. shipbuilding and other maritime operations.

Future-Proofing Parts Distribution

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:24:56 -0400

Learn how scalable robotics and adaptive fulfillment strategies can help operations respond faster to unpredictable demand, maximize storage and throughput, improve workforce engagement, and avoid costly automation mistakes.

Ford in Talks to Supply Military Trucks in Europe, North America

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The talks, which began last year, are “productive,” though they haven’t yet yielded a contract, the automaker said in a May 18 blog post.

Jaguar Land Rover Profit Wiped Out by Cyberattack and U.S. Tariffs

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:12:38 -0400

JLR was pushing through an ambitious plan to create an entire new lineup of fully electric Jaguar cars when President Donald Trump raised import tariffs for the carmaker’s largest market.

Nissan to Slash 900 Jobs in Europe

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:45:58 -0400

The company will look to consolidate lines at a U.K. plant, partially close a Barcelona warehouse, and shift to a distribution model handled by importer partners in Nordic markets.

Descartes AI Exchange: AI Agents for Fleet Performance Management

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:24:56 -0400

What if your fleet operations could move from reacting to issues after they happen to improving performance in real time?

Crack the Code: Human-Machine Collaboration for Next-Level Supply Chain Planning

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:12:57 -0400

Join us for this engaging webinar as we explore the fundamentals of Human-Machine collaboration in supply chain planning. We’ll discuss strategic considerations, practical approaches, and emerging best practices to help you unlock greater value, enhance decision-making, and build more adaptive and resilient planning processes.

EU Parliament Trade Chief Calls Trump Tariff Threat Unacceptable

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:25:58 -0400

Trump on May 1 said he would boost levies on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%.

How to Run a Freight Audit and Pay RFP That Actually Delivers Savings

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Modern shippers face growing complexity in managing transportation spend, yet the RFP processes used to evaluate freight audit and payment (FAP) providers remain largely outdated.

Taking IBP to the Next Level

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In today’s volatile markets, businesses must evolve from reactive planning to structured adaptability. Integrated business planning (IBP) provides the framework to do so — connecting strategy, finance, operations and execution so organizations can act with clarity and alignment.

The AI Exchange: Inside the Last Mile - AI, delivery engagement, and the new standard for on time and in full

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:23:26 -0400

What if your routes could learn from every delivery? In this AI Exchange session, we will explore how moving beyond static service time assumptions unlocks a new level of fleet performance.

GM Expects $500M Boost from Tariff Refunds

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:59:13 -0400

G.M. said it made $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 6% decline from the same period a year ago.

Canada Could Nix U.S. Liquor Ban if Tariffs Are Relaxed

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Rerouted U.S. Imports Avoiding Trump’s Tariffs Top $300B

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:19 -0400

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith said that trade policy isn’t always incentivizing an American manufacturing renaissance.