Report: New employees are most vulnerable to workplace accidents A third of workplace injuries occur during an employee’s first year on the job, driven by strains from overexertion, Travelers research shows. December 13, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments A third of workplace injuries occur during an employee’s first year on the job, driven by strains from overexertion, Travelers research shows.Read More
DHL Supply Chain deploys its first Class 8 electric trucks in North America Two EV units now running in California, with 11 more to follow in Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and California. December 13, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Two EV units now running in California, with 11 more to follow in Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and California.Read More
Accenture: companies are shifting from global to regional sourcing and production Businesses search for resilience amid surge in disruptive events. December 13, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Businesses search for resilience amid surge in disruptive events. Read More
Manufacturing companies balance strong growth with inflation and labor woes Concerns have faded slightly in 2023 over inflation, supply chain, and recession risks, although labor shortages hamstring full recovery, Chubb says December 13, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Concerns have faded slightly in 2023 over inflation, supply chain, and recession risks, although labor shortages hamstring full recovery, Chubb saysRead More
Companies prepare for Canadian policy against forced and child labor Beginning in 2024, nation will require reporting obligations for government institutions and other entities December 12, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Beginning in 2024, nation will require reporting obligations for government institutions and other entitiesRead More
Packaging and labeling firms look to upgrade tech in 2024 Loftware survey: cloud computing, AI, and IoT solutions could help manage threats like geopolitical uncertainties, climate instability, and recession December 12, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Loftware survey: cloud computing, AI, and IoT solutions could help manage threats like geopolitical uncertainties, climate instability, and recessionRead More
Businesses will seek data-driven intelligence in 2024 Progress will require advancements in supply chain infrastructure and increased adoption of digital tools and AI, Molex report says. December 12, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Progress will require advancements in supply chain infrastructure and increased adoption of digital tools and AI, Molex report says.Read More
Mujin raises $18 million in robotics deal with Japan Post Deal will drive postal facilities towards greater efficiency and innovation, industrial robotics firm says December 12, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Deal will drive postal facilities towards greater efficiency and innovation, industrial robotics firm saysRead More
Warehouse drone firm Gather AI names former Amazon Robotics founding engineer as CTO Andrew Hoffman most recently worked at venture capital firm that backs Gather AI December 11, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Andrew Hoffman most recently worked at venture capital firm that backs Gather AIRead More
Report: hackers target third-party suppliers in automakers’ supply chains 90% of cyberattacks in the sector are aimed at “less vigilant firms” instead of well-protected OEMs December 11, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments 90% of cyberattacks in the sector are aimed at “less vigilant firms” instead of well-protected OEMsRead More