Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Apple of using illegal minerals and violating human rights in its supply chain.
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Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Apple of using illegal minerals and violating human rights in its supply chain.
UPS Struggles in First Quarter With Steep Earnings Decline
Shipping giant UPS struggled with shifting consumer demands and rising costs, resulting in an earnings dip during the first three months of 2024.
How Supply Chains Are Solving Severe Workplace Shortages
A survey from Descartes found that 54% of supply chain and logistics companies are attempting to automate tasks as a way to improve worker productivity and address labor shortages.
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.
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UPS Struggles in First Quarter With Steep Earnings Decline
Shipping giant UPS struggled with shifting consumer demands and rising costs, resulting in an earnings dip during the first three months of 2024.
How Supply Chains Are Solving Severe Workplace Shortages
A survey from Descartes found that 54% of supply chain and logistics companies are attempting to automate tasks as a way to improve worker productivity and address labor shortages.
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.
How Much Extra Will Consumers Pay for Sustainable Packaging?
Retailers are adapting to new consumer demands for sustainability, even if it extends the timeline for their packages to arrive.
FedEx Announces Plans to Shut Down Four Facilities
FedEx will shut down four Southwestern Florida locations and lay off 200+ workers as the delivery giant looks to cut costs.
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.
The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Most Companies Unprepared For Supply Chain Emergency
Supply chain emergencies are a big problem for most companies, as a new study reveals 83% can't respond within 48 hours.
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.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.
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.
Amazon Logistics’ Growth Shakes Up Shipping Industry in 2023
The 2023 U.S. Parcel Shipping Index is out, and it shows Amazon leading the pack in a changing industry landscape.
Spotlight Startup: Cart.com is Reimagining Logistics
Starting a company is hard work. We sat down with Cart.com co-founder Remingtom 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.
Taking Stock of Today’s Robotics Market and What the Future Holds
Humanoid robots are the future, but there is still work to do to develop them. In the meantime, companies should not wait to invest in today's robotics solutions.
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.
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Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) provides third-party logistical services for over 15,000 customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Our carrier base consists of over 60,000 independent transportation/trucking companies that aid in facilitating the movement of our customers’ product.
MOVA A Global Supply Chain Solution - The MOVA Project was founded by leaders in the logistics industry to bring clarity from complexity in the global supply chain with the simple, scalable, and effective MOVA Platform.
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