DP World Canada put the union on notice in December 2023 that it would unilaterally introduce some automation at its rail intermodal yard at the Centerm port in Vancouver.

While there’s little disagreement among manufacturers about what they must do to cope with ongoing supply chain disruptions, there's a significant gap between intention and action.

According to cargo security company Overhaul, there were 38% more cargo thefts in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same timeframe last year.

Artificial intelligence is quite promising in helping supply chain leaders to address the talent gap, says Dawn Andre, chief product officer at Jaggaer.

Junker is the product director for electric vehicles at PACCAR Parts, having started with the company in 2018 working with dealer groups.

The supply chain discipline has become a C-suite concern that drives competitive advantage and customer excellence — one that requires expansive leadership skills and technical prowess.

Some assumptions and beliefs about the contribution that generative AI will make to supply chains are misplaced, says Dana Stiffler, distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner.

The vote gives the union the authority to call for a strike within the next 60 days if ongoing labor negotiations with CN and CPKC fall through.

In exchange for pleading guilty to fraud, Boeing would be fined, promise to make safety improvements, and be placed under a three-year probationary period.

In June, it was reported that the U.K. government was withholding the approval of a $253 million loan guarantee promised in order to shore up the shipbuilder's finances.