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Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration will propose new regulations this year, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.
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The race to scale sustainable airline fuel
With SAF prices skyrocketing, industry stakeholders and the Biden administration are making new investments to grow supply.
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The image by Briáxis F. Mendes is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand
After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.
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USDA Media by Lance Cheung. (2020). "20200824-FNS-LSC-0718" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
About 1,400 misclassified drivers awarded $5.6 million: Labor Dept.
Parts Authority and Diligent Delivery Systems denied workers minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, the agency said.
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Higher batter-coated product demand leads to Lamb Weston capacity woes
More frequent and longer downtimes to clean and sanitize lines when batter is used impacts production line run-rates and availability, said the potato product supplier's CEO.
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South Korea’s Q Cells to spend $2.5B on US solar plant
President Joe Biden said the announcement marks the single largest investment in the country's solar industry.
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Rollo launches fleet for Las Vegas deliveries
The shipping platform provider will offer delivery within the city using three Ford E-Transits as shippers look to diversify their carrier mixes.
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Inventory excess dampens Lunar New Year air freight demand
Paired with early factory closures, shippers should evaluate forecasts and adjust ordering processes, stakeholders say.
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China’s spike in COVID-19 cases strains factories
The end of the country's zero-COVID policy is causing production hiccups in the crucial weeks before the Chinese New Year holiday.
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Glenn, Miles. (2022). "Zaxby's" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
KFC veteran joins Southern fast food chain as chief supply chain officer
Carl Mount will join Zaxby's to manage partnerships and optimize solutions.
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As Mango bets on supply chain transparency, ‘others will follow’
The fashion brand recently published a full list of its tier 3 suppliers, with the aim of using visibility to push its sustainability goals.
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Paint maker cuts production amid falling orders
RPM is working to lower inventories as it contends with weakened demand, particularly in the construction sector.
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Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce
The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.
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Amazon expands ‘Buy with Prime’ to all US merchants
The e-commerce giant is offering sellers outside its own marketplace perks including storage, packing, delivery and returns.
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Bed Bath & Beyond’s sales and inventory crash as suppliers tighten terms
The struggling retailer’s in-stock position fell by 70% in the third quarter amid accelerated payment requirements and other financial constraints.
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FedEx, Mountain Air Cargo first to deploy Cessna SkyCourier freighter
The new feeder plane, capable of handling containerized cargo, comes as the delivery giant looks to resize its air freight operations
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Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures
Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.
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FedEx Ground makes further cuts to Sunday home delivery coverage
The service, which once reached nearly 95% of the country, will cover more than half of the U.S. population effective mid-March.
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US, Mexico and Canada take on 5 initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience
The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.
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Hot warehouse market shows signs of cooldown
Supply has now outstripped demand for the second straight quarter, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
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Rivian falls short on EV production amid supply chain stall
The electric vehicle maker has faced production downtime because of a shortage of a “key component,” executives previously said.
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Walgreens expands use of automated pharmacy fulfillment centers
The addition moves the chain closer to its goal of building 22 facilities, helping to eliminate repetitive tasks for pharmacists.
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UPS projects handling up to 70M in returns from peak holiday season
The delivery giant could process 5 million more returns than it did a year ago.
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Bunge to spend $550M on protein concentrate plant
The Indiana facility, which will create about 70 full-time jobs, will make key ingredients used in the production of plant-based foods, processed meat and other products.
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Tesla production costs could rise after lithium supplier revised deal
The new agreement will peg prices for the material — key to battery production — to the market, which has tightened with demand spikes.
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