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The Friday Report Blog: September 1st, 2023
ILWU Locks in a 6-Year Contract The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) celebrated a positive breakthrough, as ILWU members overwhelmingly voted to ratify a six-year contract agreement with the PMA. Covering...
The Friday Report Blog: August 25th, 2023
Big Brands Rally for Hawai’i’s Recovery In response to the devastating wildfire in Lāhainā, Maui, several major carriers and companies are stepping up to provide essential relief aid. FedEx, through its Delivering for Good program, is actively supporting organizations...
The Friday Report Blog: August 18th, 2023
US Postal Service’s Big Cut in Aircraft Volume The Postal Service is making commendable strides in its 10-year transformation plan, aiming for financial stability and enhanced competition with major carriers. They've successfully reduced transportation expenses by...
The Friday Report Blog: August 11th, 2023
UPS Bounces Back with Strategy for Regaining Lost Volume UPS is working diligently to regain the trust of shippers and recover package volumes that were diverted due to concerns of a potential strike in August. CEO Tomé stated that FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service, and...
The Friday Report Blog: July 21st, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Boosts Factory Efficiency with ChatGPT Mercedes-Benz is enthusiastically integrating ChatGPT into its operations and vehicle features, aiming to revolutionize its manufacturing processes and user experience. The auto giant has collaborated with Microsoft...
The Friday Report Blog: July 14th, 2023
Unlocking Supply Chain Resilience with AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are proving to be game-changers in the world of global supply chains, especially in the face of challenges brought on by COVID-19 and stricter carbon emission standards. These...
The Friday Report Blog: July 7th, 2023
Colgate’s Inspiring Model of Supply Chain and Sustainability Integration Colgate-Palmolive is truly committed to sustainability, with even new forklift purchases being electric to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This eco-conscious approach has been embedded into the...
The Friday Report Blog: June 30th, 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods Bans Forever Chemicals in Clothing Dick's Sporting Goods has banned PFAS (poly-fluoroalkyl substances), known as "forever chemicals," from its own brand textile products, adding them to its restricted substance list. The move is part of a broader...
Revolutionizing the Cold Chain: Emerging Technologies and Innovations
Revolutionizing the Cold Chain: Emerging Technologies and InnovationsDive into this Datex blog to learn about the latest cold chain technologiesAs a sector committed to maintaining the ideal conditions for temperature-dependent commodities, the cold chain industry has...
The Friday Report Blog: June 23rd, 2023
Walmart Suppliers Meet 75% of Emissions Target Walmart suppliers have achieved 75% of the retailer's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to the company's recent ESG report. Project Gigaton, launched in 2017, aims to reduce, avoid, or isolate 1 billion...