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Apple’s $500 Billion Investment in Artificial Intelligence

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Teams and facilities expected to expand are in Michigan, Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina, and Washington. In short, Apple plans to commit $500 billion in the US over the next four years, hire 20,000 new employees, and expand to their additional 24 factories producing silicon for Apple products.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News September 2nd – 6th

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million grant, as the company now focuses on its flagship North Carolina project. The company has also delayed plans for its North Carolina refinery and is facing challenges with local authorities and financing. This move follows the cancellation of a Tennessee project, which had received a $141.7 lithium refineries.

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Winning the Race, Fleet Feet Implements Autonomous Mobile Robots

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The Fleet Feet Supply Chain The goal for the Carrboro, North Carolina-headquartered retailer is to make each store a hub for the local running community that it serves. Most of the goods destined for the company-owned stores flow through their distribution center in Durham, North Carolina.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 31 – November 6)

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As of the writing of this, swing states including Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, and North Carolina were still counting ballots, and the races are too close to call. With record numbers of mail-in votes still being counted, a winner has yet to be declared.

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How to Optimize Your Supply Chain in Times of Disruption

Research by GEP and North Carolina State University shows how tech can fix the gaps and ensure supply chain resilience and optimization. Disruptions expose gaps in the supply chain and amplify problems. What can be done? Download now!

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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

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Previously she served in roles as director of Analytical Consulting Services at the University of North Carolina Health Care System, senior manager of the Advanced Analytics Customer Liaison Group in SAS’ Research and Development Division, and Director of the SAS Global Academic Program.

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The Race for Last Mile Drones

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Since then, Zipline has taken what it learned from that program and has recently partnered with Novant Health to deliver personal protective equipment and medical equipment in North Carolina. Most recently, Cardinal Health started air delivery of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies via Zipline drone in North Carolina.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.