The Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Assessment Market is expected to experience significant growth from 2023 to 2030. The market report provides detailed information on types, end users, and regions, as well as competitive analysis. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the market landscape, identifying growth opportunities, mitigating risks, and making

The global Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Market is projected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.42% between 2023 and 2030. Key players in the industry are implementing effective strategies, leading to further market expansion. This presents various growth opportunities and the need for

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed rule to require public companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions generated in their supply chain is facing opposition. Securities attorneys predict potential litigation if the proposal is implemented. Regulated companies argue that the supply chain provision, known as "Scope

The Environmental Partnership, an industry-led initiative in the US oil and natural gas industry, has achieved significant results in reducing methane emissions. The partnership, which represents nearly 70% of US onshore oil and gas operations, has replaced controllers with low-emitting devices, reduced leak occurrence rates, and decreased flare intensity. These

United States Steel Corporation has provided guidance for its third quarter 2023 earnings, with adjusted net earnings per diluted share expected to be between $1.10 and $1.15. The company also anticipates adjusted EBITDA of around $550 million for the same period. President and CEO David B. Burritt commented

Michigan State University (MSU) has achieved its highest overall rank to date in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges, improving by 17 places to tie at No. 60. The university also tied at No. 28 among public universities. MSU's rank

Purdue University in Indiana achieved its highest-ever undergraduate ranking, moving up to No. 43 out of 435 universities in the US, according to the US News & World Report. The ranking takes into account factors such as faculty quality, reputation among peers, and graduate earning potential. Purdue also ranked No.

The CEO of Orsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer, has said that U.S. President Joe Biden's plan to deploy 30,000 MW of offshore wind by 2030 is still possible but faces challenges. These challenges include rising costs, supply chain delays, financially fragile supply

Tech companies are setting ambitious goals to reduce emissions, but only half report being on track to meet them. Most emission reduction goals focus on direct and purchased emissions, which companies have more control over. However, reducing emissions is challenging as most are Scope 3 emissions, which are difficult to

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is planning to lead a bipartisan group of senators to China in an effort to improve relations between the two countries. This comes amidst growing tensions between the US and China, and as the US strengthens ties with Indo-Pacific countries to limit China'

Bank of America is launching a multi-year project to digitize trade finance with its CashPro Supply Chain Solutions platform. The platform, part of CashPro, will optimize working capital and streamline processes for businesses using the system, reducing invoice approval times from days or weeks to minutes. The goal is to

The U.S. and Republic of Korea held the 23rd Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue in Seoul. The two sides reaffirmed their goal of denuclearizing North Korea and pledged to strengthen defense capabilities. They discussed the DPRK's provocations and the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolutions. The

Quantix, a leading supply chain services company, announced that Tamara Schrader, its Regional Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, has received the "Women in Supply Chain" Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The award recognizes female leaders in the supply chain industry. Schrader was recognized for her

A recent report from the National Science Foundation highlighted that the United States is falling behind in STEM fields, with China surpassing the US in research publications, patents, and natural-science Ph.D.s. The root of the problem lies in elementary and secondary schools, where American students are struggling in

Nexamp, a community solar developer, plans to nearshore more production in order to protect its supply chain from forced labor. The company recently announced an agreement with Canadian solar module manufacturer Heliene to purchase 1.5 GW of modules produced at a Minnesota facility over the next five years. This

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) participated in the fifth round of negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in Bangkok, Thailand. Progress was made on negotiations under Pillars I, III, and IV, and discussions were held on

A US-based green energy component manufacturer faced challenges during the pandemic due to disruptions in raw material supplies, potentially causing price escalations and revenue shortfalls. To address these concerns, the company collaborated with SpendEdge experts to evaluate their supply chain and identify areas for improvement. Through rigorous analysis, inefficiencies in

Transmute, a supply chain data management software company, has participated in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Steel Tech Demo as part of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program. The demo tested interoperability standards for supply chain data, specifically focused on pipeline oil and steel supply data. The company'

A global skills shortage is affecting businesses and causing a rise in costs for producing materials, manufacturing goods, and providing services. This is particularly challenging for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) who may struggle to compete in the global marketplace. However, AI, robotics, digital transactions, and automation can help SMEs

The online grocery platforms in Bangladesh have significantly impacted the egg supply chain, leading to a surge in egg prices and demand. Chaldal alone deals with 30 lakh pieces of chicken layer eggs each month. The rise in demand presents challenges for the poultry industry as they struggle to maintain

CNBC Daily Open reports that U.S. stocks slumped on Friday, with mixed sentiment about the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was the only index to rise for the week. Meanwhile, Europe's Stoxx 600 saw a slight increase as the euro recovered against the U.S. dollar.

Investments in the US and Europe are being made to challenge China's dominance over graphite, a key ingredient in electric vehicle batteries. Synthetic graphite, which could make up two-thirds of the EV battery anode market by 2025, is seeing rapid growth. However, newcomers face tough competition from China,

Apple is making efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality, with its Apple Watch 9 becoming the first device to accomplish this. The company has been working with its supply chain for five years to promote carbon neutrality. Apple continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint and is encouraging its customers

Frasers Group, owned by Mike Ashley, is reportedly in talks to sell its Missguided clothing brand to Shein, a Chinese online fashion giant. Frasers acquired Missguided last year after the brand collapsed into administration. The potential deal may involve Shein purchasing Missguided's brand and intellectual property while Frasers

The US National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Illinois and Indiana. Sustained heavy rainfall may cause flooding in low-lying areas and overwhelm stormwater drainage systems, leading to urban flooding. Landslides are also possible in hilly regions. Businesses and transportation may be disrupted, and residents