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Supply Chain Rumors: iPhone 8 to Feature All-Glass Casing in Order to Support Wireless Charging
Apple’s next-gen iPhone is expected to feature a major redesign, with at least one of the three iPhones due next year tipped to sport an all-screen design featuring an OLED display.
Cargo Carrier Pilots Strike Grounds DHL and Amazon
About 250 pilots are on strike today against ABX Air, grounding flights for Amazon and DHL Worldwide Express, approximately 75 flights have been canceled at start of peak holiday shipping season.
Trump Promises to Withdraw From the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Day One
In a YouTube video outlining plans for his first 100 days in office, US President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that the US will pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership - a trade deal involving 12 Pacific Rim nations - "on day one" of his presidency.
Lift Truck Equipment: Shift Toward Maintenance
Effective parts supply chain management is a critical objective for lift truck dealers, especially as users’ demands for maintenance services continue to rise.
GE’s Digital Transformation an Ocean of a Difference
With the fast-paced changes of globally connected economies and shifting regional opportunities, marine operators need to transform themselves to be efficient and predictable.
Fiat Chrysler Teams Up With Amazon to Sell Cars Online Via Amazon.it
Reuters reports that the online shopping behemoth has struck a landmark deal with Fiat Chrysler to sell three different models via the web, and for a pretty significant discount over what a dealership charges, the cars, which will initially only be available to Amazon shoppers in Italy.
How Much Oil Remains In The Earth?
Although there is plenty of organic matter that could potentially become oil over the next few million years, it is likely that humans will one day see the end of black gold as we know it.
BMW Logistics Using Autonomous Transport Robots
The German auto manufacturer has launched a fleet of ten self-driving Smart Transport Robots to transport components through its logistics operations at its Wackersdorf plant.
On Track with U.S. Growth, DHL Express Invests $185 Million in 2016 & 2017
Ken Allen, member of the Board of Management of Deutsche Post AG, and CEO, DHL Express, announces $185 million investments in 2016 and 2017 which underscore the expected growth in the U.S.
Amazon Using Merchants Warehouse Space to Expand Inventory for Quick Delivery
Amazon is turning to merchants who sell on its marketplace for extra warehouse space, a less-costly way to expand inventory available for quick delivery; independent vendors provide half of all goods sold on site, online retailer can’t build its own facilities quickly enough.
Infor Targets Oracle & SAP Following Massive $2billion Investment by Koch Industries
Oracle and SAP have long dominated the enterprise software space, but a significant investment by Koch Equity Development in Infor will have them looking over their shoulders.
Rising U.S. Retail Numbers May Lead to Rate Hike
On Tuesday, according to new numbers, U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in October, pointing to sustained economic strength that could allow the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month, the Commerce Department added in a report that retail sales increased 0.8 percent last month.
Teamster UPS Aircraft Mechanics Vote to Strike
As UPS beats Q3 expectations, critical supply chain workers authorize a strike to protect healthcare benefits.
Apple Working on ‘Wearables’ Smart Glasses
Apple Inc. is weighing an expansion into digital glasses, a risky but potentially lucrative area of wearable computing, according to people familiar with the matter, and reported by Bloomberg.
BROWZ Launches New Software Platform for Improved Supply Chain Management
BROWZ, a global leader in supplier qualification and supply chain management solutions, announced the launch of a new software platform, BROWZ OneView™, for their clients as part of the 2016 BROWZ Client Summit.
Bringg Enables Hungry to Scale Out Its Last Mile Delivery Zones
Leading last mile logistics and on-demand delivery platform Bringg has partnered with chef prepared, authentic food delivery company Hungry to enable them to scale and optimize their business.
Study Suggests Accelerated Investment in Warehouse Technology
Zebra Technologies, has announced the results of its latest Warehouse Vision Study, which compares input from 1,378 IT and operations warehouse professionals on expectations in 2015 versus 2020.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is Dead, for Now
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, who is expected to be the incoming Senate minority leader told labor leaders this week that the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the trade deal at the center of President Obama’s “pivot” to strengthen ties with key Asian allies, will not be ratified by Congress.
Veterans Day: A Time to Remember and Recognize Our Nation’s Heroes
As we remember the sacrifices made by all veterans since the nation’s founding, we thank all those who have served, and especially those who are still putting their lives on the line on our behalf around the world.
Transport Leaders Begin Meeting With Trump Transition Team as New Era Commences
Donald J. Trump’s stunning game-changing upset to become President-elect of the United States, has left transport leaders scratching their heads and wondering what, precisely, will a Trump presidency look like.