The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating Boeing's supply chain after a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines plane. The plug was produced in Malaysia by Boeing's main subcontractor, Spirit AeroSystems. Malaysia's civil aviation authority has offered assistance to the

Quantum Research Sciences (QRS) has won a $2.5 million, three-year Phase III STTR contract from the U.S. Air Force, making it the Department of Defense's first operational quantum computing software. QRS used quantum computers to improve supply chain inventory management, resulting in a 28% boost in

The low prices of generic drugs in the U.S. are causing financial difficulties for biotech and pharmaceutical companies, leading some to go out of business. Experts warn that the prices are so low that manufacturers lack the incentive to produce important medications. This is resulting in a vulnerable drug

U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) have introduced the Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024. The legislation aims to bolster the U.S. transformer supply chain by setting realistic energy efficiency standards and supporting domestic manufacturing. It challenges a proposed rule by

Multiple lawsuits have been filed in the US against companies implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) policies in their supply chains. These lawsuits argue that the inclusion programs promote reverse discrimination by limiting participation to specific minority groups. Companies such as Comcast and Starbucks are facing legal challenges

South Korean battery makers are interested in developing processing plants in Chile to turn its vast reserves of semi-processed lithium into materials for rechargeable batteries, according to InvestChile, Chile's foreign investment promotion body. The companies are looking to supply the US market with lithium cathodes, and may qualify

The recent aggression by the US and UK on Yemeni positions in the Red Sea has raised concerns of a prolonged supply-chain crisis. The shipping industry is experiencing chaos and increased risk due to these aggressions. The US and UK have shifted from an aggressive stance to launching airstrikes, leading

A recent survey by Ivalua, a procure-to-pay software solution provider, reveals that around 53% of US firms are concerned about unintentional greenwashing and inaccurate reporting of emissions data. Only 44% of organizations feel confident in accurately reporting on Scope 3 emissions in their supply chains. The study also emphasizes the

Top government officials have urged the United States to diversify its technology supply chain to maintain its technological advantage and prevent the Chinese Communist Party from gaining access to critical emerging technologies. Witnesses at a House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee hearing emphasized the need to protect technologies such as semiconductors,

The city and St. Johns River Water Management District are reviewing permit applications for Project Empire, a larger project than what was initially described. The application is for a 603,200-square-foot industrial building on 47.13 acres in North Jacksonville. The project is identified as DHL Supply Chain and is

Qcells, a leading clean energy solutions provider, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its announcement to establish the nation's only complete solar supply chain. The company has invested over $2.5 billion in building a sustainable supply chain and has successfully expanded solar panel assembly output. Qcells has

Stellantis, the international car manufacturer, has announced plans to cut over 2,750 jobs in the US and Italy. In Italy, almost 2,250 workers will be temporarily laid off at the Mirafiori plant over the next few weeks. In the US, 539 supplemental workers will be permanently cut from

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has entered a cooperative agreement with Pennsylvania to offer over $24 million in grant funding for projects to strengthen the supply chain. Under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, Pennsylvania is accepting applications for infrastructure grants until March 30, 2024. The funding will

Deloitte's Subit Mathew, a top SAP expert, discussed the role of Gen AI in supply chain management on SAP's Future of Supply Chain podcast. Mathew emphasized that supply chains of the future will leverage AI and intelligent technologies to enhance human creativity and efficiency. He suggested

China is focusing on enhancing its high-tech self-reliance and the security of its industry and supply chains in response to developed countries promoting nearshoring. China has lower inflation and interest rates compared to the US and Europe, making it more cost-effective for production. Lower interest rates also promote manufacturing investment,

Vancouver-based Vistara Growth has invested $20 million in Michigan-based Algo and participated in a $40 million growth financing round for Maryland-based Impact Analytics. Vistara typically provides growth capital to enterprise SaaS companies, targeting artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure businesses with annual recurring revenue between $10 million and $100 million. With