Cambium is on a Quest to Breathe New Life Into Old Wood
In this week's Startup Spotlight, we speak with Cambium CEO Ben Christensen about his company's success in transforming old wood into sustainable, useful products.
Top Stories
Barge Hits Texas Bridge in Incident Reminiscent of Baltimore Collapse
A barge collided with the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, causing an oil spill and closing the only road access to the island.
April Retail Sales Stagnate but Show Annual Growth
The U.S. retail sector experienced mixed results in April, with total sales flat from March but up 3% annually.
Cambium is on a Quest to Breathe New Life Into Old Wood
In this week's Startup Spotlight, we speak with Cambium CEO Ben Christensen about his company's success in transforming old wood into sustainable, useful products.
Freight Shipments Continue Downward Trend in April
April's freight market data from Cass reveals ongoing challenges, with a 1.6% month-over-month drop in shipments and a 4% year-over-year decline.
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Navigating Procurement’s Digital Transformation with AI
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Boosting Productivity: The Benefits of Automation and AI for Consumer Products Companies
Utilizing technology to solve supply chain problems or seize new business opportunities for consumer products companies.
News
Record High in Container Production Expected for 2024
Container production reached a post-Covid peak of 521,000 TEU last month, which caught the market by surprise and led to shortages in equipment and vessels.
IBM Investing $730 million to Expand Semiconductor Plant in Canada
IBM announces a $730 million investment in its Bromont, Quebec semiconductor facility, aiming to boost its packaging and testing capabilities.
Week in Review: Baltimore Bridge Price Tag, FTC Fines Williams-Sonoma, and More
Take one last look at last week's top stories including robots helping humans in the warehouse, Peleton vs. Flexport, and delivery discontent.
GXO and Conair Open Maryland’s Largest Distribution Center
GXO and Conair open a massive distribution center in Maryland, set to create 700 jobs and enhance regional logistics.
Robots are Enhancing Human Workers, Not Replacing Them
The future is here - and autonomous robots are taking on all the strenuous tasks so humans can focus on the more analytical ones.
Why Companies are Pushing for a Quieter Warehouse
By prioritizing safety and ergonomics, companies are creating healthier work environments, improving productivity levels and reducing turnover.
Auto Parts Makers Receive $100 Million to Help Ease Switch to Electric
The Department of Energy grants $100 million to help auto parts makers update facilities and improve sustainability in their manufacturing.
Porsche Gets Greener, Shifts to Sustainable Transport Logistics
Discover how Porsche is reimagining transport logistics with innovative, leading the way with sustainable solutions
South Korea Finally Overtakes China in Goods Exported to U.S.
Fueled by U.S. consumer demand for semiconductors, South Korea continues to make huge inroads as China fades.
SAP Unveils New AI-Driven Supply Chain Innovations
SAP's new AI-driven enhancements will leverage real-time data, enhance product development, and bolster manufacturing effectiveness.
U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.
Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Ask an Expert: The Benefits of Manufacturing in Malaysia
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.
TIm Cook Says Apple Plans to Increase Investments in Vietnam
Apple plans to increase investment in Vietnam to strengthen its supply chain and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
Spotlight Startup: Cart.com is Reimagining Logistics
Starting a company is hard work. We sat down with Cart.com co-founder Remington Tonar to discuss his company's early success, growing pains, and more.
Walmart and Swisslog Expand Partnership with New Texas Facility
Walmart and Swisslog are teaming up for a third time to implement automation at the retail giant's new Texas milk processing facility.
Nissan Channels Tesla With Its Latest Manufacturing Process
Nissan has joined other carmakers in adopting Tesla's gigacastin. The process will cut costs as the Japanese carmaker has plans to roll out 30 new models by 2027.
U.S. Manufacturing Gains Momentum After Another Strong Month
Despite economic challenges, U.S. factory production rose in March, led primarily by the automotive industry
Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.
Featured Companies
Alcatel-Lucent is at the forefront of global communications, providing products and innovations in IP and cloud networking, as well as ultra-broadband fixed and wireless access to service providers and their customers, and to enterprises and institutions throughout the world. Underpinning…
Caltech customizes executive and professional education programs that help transform specialized supply chains, including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, chemical, defense, electronics, energy, food, manufacturing, medical equipment, petroleum, pharma/biotech, semiconductors, and utilities.
The Whitman School offers B.S., MBA, and PhD programs in Supply Chain Management. Focus areas: demand management, inventory control, risk sharing, supply chain planning, information flows, transportation, production management, and global b-to-b marketing. Six Sigma training also offered.
Seagate Technology LLC
Seagate continues to solidify its position as the number one choice for high-performance storage solutions designed for new supercomputers.
Hub Group is a $3 billion asset light freight transportation management company providing comprehensive intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics services. The Company operates through a network of offices throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
At Bizagi we’ve been helping companies to digitally transform since before the term was invented. We know that digital transformation is really about changing the way your business works. That means transforming and automating your processes. Bizagi's industry-leading low-code…
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot, Israel, is a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. The company’s patented FDM®, PolyJet™, and WDM™ 3D Printing technologies produce prototypes and manufactured goods directly…
BNSF Logistics is an industry-leading transportation intermediary, committed to providing value to each of our customers through professional acumen, entrepreneurial drive, and individual commitment. We are one of the fastest growing 3PLs in North America and pride ourselves on service…
Elettric 80 is a global provider of end-of-line automation solutions which increase operational profitability and efficiency using Automated Laser Guided Vehicle, Robots, palletising system, wrapping and WMS systems
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How Does IKEA’s Inventory Management Supply Chain Strategy Really Work?
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Starbucks as an Example of the Value Chain Model
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7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained
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Is Apple’s Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study
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Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the warehouse, enabling automation technologies...
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
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C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
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Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Revamp warehouse operations with composable commerce. Say goodbye to legacy systems and hello to modernization.