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  Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

  This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.

  Updated 2 hours ago

  Rail

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  Sponsored by Motion2AI

  The future is now: How AI improves operations in existing warehouses

  Real-time location services allow supply chain leaders to use AI tools in their existing warehouses.

  Technology

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  Deep Dive

  The ambitious regulations cleaning up fashion’s supply chain

  From pollution to human rights violations, new European laws are holding global fashion brands accountable for collateral damage.

  Regulation

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  Coca-Cola’s Fairlife still sourcing milk from abusive farms, animal rights group claims

  The beverage giant disputed the claim, saying the third-party operations in question are not suppliers for the product.

  Procurement

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  Flexe lays off 33% of its workforce

  The 131 job cuts are expected to begin in November in Seattle. 

  Risk and Resilience

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  FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots

  The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  Zipline’s drone delivery plans expand with key FAA exemption

  The company joins the likes of UPS in being able to operate commercial drones beyond the visual line of sight.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  FTC, 17 states sue Amazon for ‘exploiting its monopoly power’

  The e-commerce giant defended the practices outlined in the lawsuit, saying they “spur competition and innovation across the retail industry.”

  Regulation

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  ‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo

  Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.

  Trucking

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  COVID-19 test makers get federal funds to boost production capacity as cases rise

  A dozen domestic test manufacturers will get $600 million from the U.S. government to aid in the efforts.

  Manufacturing

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  Amazon expanding program in which items ship without added packaging

  The company can help sellers redesign products' packaging so they can be delivered to customers in their own branded container only.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  Union Pacific speeds up cross-border intermodal transit times

  Railroads are seeking competitive advantages like faster service to secure business from the rising nearshoring wave.

  Rail

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  FedEx isn’t worried about the US Postal Service’s lack of peak season fees

  The vast majority of FedEx shippers aren't on the hook for holiday surcharges because they don't have enough volume to qualify, an executive said.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  Walmart GoLocal teams up with air cargo platform for faster transit times

  The SmartKargo partnership expands the delivery service's capabilities for retailers and e-commerce companies.

  Air Cargo

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  Macy’s supplier diversity program seeks applications for 2024 class

  Established in 2011, The Workshop at Macy’s program has supported over 220 graduate brands as the retailer tries to increase representation in its vendor base.

  Procurement

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  Rent the Runway secures new UPS deal to reduce transportation costs

  Through the agreement reached last month, UPS will handle most of the online apparel rental company’s shipping needs.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  Chick-fil-A expands supply chain footprint with North Carolina distribution center

  The 120,000-square-foot facility, owned by the restaurant chain’s distribution subsidiary, is slated to open in Q3 2024.

  Operations Management

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  MycoWorks begins production of mushroom biofiber at new South Carolina facility

  The factory could produce millions of square feet of the firm’s leather alternative material each year.

  Manufacturing

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  How concentrated volumes are driving parcel carrier reliability this holiday season

  Consolidated fulfillment facilities and data analysis can help carriers prepare for peak period, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

  Risk and Resilience

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  Auto supplier BorgWarner warns of potential impact if UAW strike expands

  For now, the manufacturer expects modest effects as a handful of plants at the Big Three automakers stand idle. But that could worsen if workers at other plants strike.

  Manufacturing

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  FedEx gains volume from UPS labor talks, Yellow bankruptcy in Q1

  The carrier added 400,000 more packages a day by August's end as shippers fretted over a potential UPS strike.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  UAW workers strike Mercedes-Benz supplier in Alabama

  The United Auto Workers’ negotiations with the ZF Group plant in Tuscaloosa are local but part of a larger UAW push for better pay and benefits.

  Manufacturing

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  Port of Oakland cargo volumes drop 15% in August

  Shippers are still adjusting shipments to match current demand, a port executive said.

  Maritime

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  Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger

  The grocery giant said it will increase local sourcing by 10% once the proposed mega-merger closes.

  Operations Management

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  Port Houston container volumes decrease 20% in August

  The drop marks the highest decline of the year so far, but follows a record August 2022 and July 2023.

  Maritime

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  Furniture-maker Noble House falls into bankruptcy, owes overseas suppliers millions

  The company, which sells to some of the largest U.S. retailers, suffered from rising costs and disruptions in its supply chain. 

  Risk and Resilience

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