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Electrifying Changes: How the UAW-Big 3 Strike is Reshaping the Automotive World

QAD

The conclusion of the UAW-Big 3 strike has brought the automotive world a mix of challenges and opportunities. Careful analysis of the industry dynamics suggests that the UAW is primed to focus on the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) battery sector. The most significant impact is the resumption of production at the Big 3 automakers.

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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

Trillion by 2026 according to IMARC Group and the overall total U.S. VP, ARC Advisory Group and Columnist, Forbes With in-depth research experience in logistics, transportation management, and managed transportation services, Steve’s writing and analysis are go-to resources for logistics and transportation professionals.

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Why Taxing Automation is a Bad Idea

Talking Logistics

Today when most of us think of modern automation, grand images of million-dollar robots with giant arms completing complex (even dangerous) tasks in an automotive plant or complex warehouse fulfillment using automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) immediately come to mind. And the silver lining? Should we tax automation?

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

Investing in cloud computing, 5G capability, AI and advanced data analysis will enable manufacturers to set themselves up for the future. Automotive manufacturing trends In automotive manufacturing, trends which have been on the rise for some time are set to accelerate, often due to legislative changes or private sector support.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021. Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.28% from 2019 to 2026. The last mile delivery market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 59.81 Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 10.78

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Automotive News Europe ). New York Times analysis predicts the shipping container shortage will not resolve in 2022. Consultancy UK). Source: Consultancy.UK. Financial Times). Nikkei Asia ).

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Guide to warehouse robots: types of warehouse robots, uses, navigation & more

6 River Systems

There’s also high demand for warehouse robots in the automotive industry, particularly the automotive spare parts sector. In contrast to the e-commerce food and beverages sector, automotive companies often invest in robots with heavier payload capacities to handle the spare parts that are too heavy for human workers to manage.