Sean O’Brien, who was sworn in as international president of the Teamsters union last month, said it was vital to organize Amazon, which has “total disrespect” for its workers.
Increased salaries may not be sufficient to attract warehouse talent, says Ken Ramoutar, chief marketing officer at Lucas Systems. Investment in technologies to make the work safer and more efficient is what's required.
Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics with American Public University System online, offers guidance on what warehouse employers and workers must do to adjust to the new age of automation.
A growing commitment from automotive startups and legacy players is setting up the electric vehicle market for an exciting future. Tesla Inc., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have all announced plans to electrify their fleets as early as 2030.
Amazon has stopped work on a new warehouse in San Francisco after the city’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to implement a moratorium on new parcel delivery services there.
FedEx Corp. delivery contractors are demanding higher pay and changes to operations, stung by rising costs and a drop in compensation for the most recent holiday season.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging farmers to sow as many fields as possible to protect the food supply. But several of the nation’s largest agribusinesses say some plantings just won’t happen if Russia continues its war in Europe’s breadbasket.