High-Tech/Electronics

Japan’s Omron Targets India for Manufacturing, Exports Push

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:32:58 -0400

Omron expects India’s rapid economic growth and rising manufacturing activity to fuel demand for its factory automation products.

Aurora’s Driverless Trucks on Pace for 2027 Expansion Target

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Aurora took the driver out of its trucks last year, only to have its manufacturer Paccar Inc. request that a human remain behind the wheel.

Chip Crisis Puts Next Generation of Gaming Consoles to the Test

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Although a potential $1,800 price tag for the Helix is far from guaranteed, the fact that it's even a possibility speaks to just how dire the current market has become for advanced hardware.

Why Brands Need To Rethink Their Returns Strategy Before Peak Season

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As retailers assess their returns programs in response to changing tariffs, now is also a good time to stress-test them before peak season hits.

Staying Ahead of Cargo Theft: Building a More Secure Supply Chain

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:07:10 -0400

Cargo theft is becoming more organized, more sophisticated and more difficult to prevent. Criminals are increasingly using identity fraud, strategic deception and coordinated theft rings to target high-value shipments, forcing shippers, logistics providers and carriers to rethink how they protect freight.

FCC Grants Intel Waiver to Use Existing Foreign-Made Robotic Devices

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In July, the FCC barred imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to protect the U.S. AI buildout from national security threats.

Five Current Challenges Preventing Real-Time Visibility in Connected Manufacturing

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“Connected manufacturing,” incorporates machines, technology systems, people and data into real-time operational ecosystems, replacing siloed, manual workflows.

Building a Resilient U.S. Battery Supply Chain

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Strengthening U.S. battery resilience will require sustained investment across the entire supply chain and the market certainty needed to support it.

Stop Delivery Costs from Eating Your Growth: The 2027 Delivery Cost Reset

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:17:19 -0400

Delivery cost rose 12% for the median US operator in 2026, and 88% of operators say it is growing as fast as revenue or faster. With UPS and FedEx peak surcharges already live, cost-to-serve is under pressure just as customers redefine what good delivery means.

Apple iPhone Duo in Short Supply After Shipments Slip Into 2027

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Compared with the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September, securing an iPhone Duo was significantly more difficult.

The Mineral that Could Loosen China’s Rare Earth Supply Stranglehold

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:15:05 -0400

Monazite is found in Brazil, India, Australia, South Africa and the U.S., among other locations.

Legacy Carmakers Risk Losing Mass Market to Chinese Rivals

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The wave of exports has led some governments to restrict or effectively ban vehicles shipped from China.

Microsoft’s AI Journey

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The biggest lesson so far has been that the technology can help the company move faster, but only after the underlying work is simplified enough to keep pace.

The CSCO's Guide to Free-Range AI for Supply Chain

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For today’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, the challenge is no longer simply creating a better plan. It is building an operating model that can continuously sense, reason, adapt, and act as conditions change

U.S. Suspends Green Card Program for Microsoft and Others

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:19:54 -0400

The suspensions highlight the Trump administration’s continuing attempts to eliminate almost all forms of immigration, legal or otherwise.

Tesla Drops ‘Self-Driving’ Branding to Appease Europe Regulators

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:37:30 -0400

The California Department of Motor Vehicles last year threatened to suspend Tesla’s sales in the state over allegedly misleading marketing of driver-assistance technology.

Michigan Launches Public-Private Initiative to Support Manufacturing Growth

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Michigan LIFT is designed to strengthen manufacturers’ competitiveness and supply-chain resilience while accelerating the growth of innovative suppliers expanding production in Michigan.

Canada and the EU: A Genuine Alternative Trading Relationship? Or a Foolish Dream?

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

EC president von der Leyen, told the European Parliament while Canadian Prime Minster Mark Carney looked on that, “We must urgently reimagine our partnerships.”

In the Game of Contract Chicken, Consumers Have the Most To Lose

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Businesses have spent years preparing for supply chain disruptions. Few are prepared for a reality where suppliers decide long-term contracts no longer make sense.

The U.S. Is a Long Way From Regaining Dominance in Rare Earth Production

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The United States’ over-reliance on China for rare earth materials is no secret. But realization of the problem isn’t translating into meaningful progress toward solving the problem.

Houthis Gain Further Control of Red Sea

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:45:28 -0400

The Houthis earlier said they posed no threat to international shipping, and that they only planned to target vessels from Saudi Arabia.

Amazon and Wiwynn Expand Factory in Texas

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:39:39 -0400

The expanded facility is intended to provide the hardware and capacity needed to support Amazon’s growing cloud infrastructure across the U.S.

Houthis Determined to Take Control of Red Sea Coast

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:12:11 -0400

The Houthis’ aim to force Saudi Arabia and the U.S. to lift the U.S. blockade on Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.

Podcast | K-12: The Key to Bringing Advanced Manufacturing to Rural America

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Advanced manufacturing promises to transform rural America. But the primary education system must step up to support it.

GE Appliances to Invest $1B in Louisville Appliance Manufacturing Plant

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

GE Appliances is redesigning its manufacturing footprint bringing high-output dryer production to Louisville, Kentucky, and creating the largest home appliance manufacturing site in the U.S.

Next Generation Fulfillment Centers: From 12 to 5 Steps

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As supply chains face increasing pressure from labor shortages, rising customer expectations and growing SKU complexity, leading organizations are rethinking fulfillment operations to achieve greater speed, capacity and efficiency.

Together AI Looks Abroad for Data-Crunching Capacity

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:37:30 -0400

Humain is luring away American companies hungry for data-processing capacity but facing a surge of community pushbacks on data centers being built in the U.S.

Fireside Chat with Gartner Expert Beth Moller: Leading at the Intersection: Building High-Performing Supply Chain Teams in the Age of AI

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:01:08 -0400

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Chief Supply Chain Officers face a critical challenge: building leadership teams that can break through functional silos, navigate competing priorities, and align around a shared purpose.

How the Talent Gap and Skill Shortages Are Impacting Innovation Across Manufacturing

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Having AI-driven solutions in place captures invaluable institutional knowledge, standardizes best practices, and provides those real-time insights that ultimately support better decisions

How Mars uses 4flow’s AI Platform for Logistics Optimization

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Supply chains are under constant pressure from disruption, rising costs and increasing service expectations—yet decisions are still made across fragmented systems and functional siloes. Even with heavy investments in digitalization and AI, many organizations remain stuck in reactive execution.