The global order is shifting under our feet, and America’s role in that order may evolve significantly over the next 50 years. Photo by ThisisEngineering on Unsplash
The state of American manufacturing is in dire need of improvement. For decades, the U.S.
“HHLA Terminal Burchardkai.” Credit: Pedro Albuquerque
Businesses are always searching for methods to improve supply chain operations and increase customer satisfaction in today’s smart business world.
“Being able to make your own materials domestically means that you’re not at the behest of a foreign monopoly,” says Phoenix Tailings co-founder Tomás Villalón, pictured here. Image courtesy of Phoenix Tailings.
At the heart of the energy transition is a metal transition. Wind farms, solar panels, and electric cars require many times more copper, zinc, and nickel than their gas-powered alternatives.
ILA banner, 1901
The Associated Press, reporting on the strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association, noted, “Local ILA president Bois
With FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Florida, fast approaching (Oct. 15–17), many in the steel industry are expected to attend.
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The subject matter was incredibly complex, but the “ask” itself was simple.
As the transition to a more sustainable future continues, more Americans are discovering the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs).
Ocean shipping, the backbone of international trade, is already significantly more energy-efficient than air or land transport. However, making it more efficient is another matter. Credit: Getty Images
When people think of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, what often comes to mind are airplanes and land vehicles like cars or trucks. But as efforts to slow climate change are ramping up, the spotlight is on another form of transport: ships.
“There goes the neighborhood.” Credit: David Gallagher
Integrated quality, when done correctly, plays a vital and pivotal role in enhancing any business, especially manufacturing operations.
With newer technology and more individualized and nuanced data, researchers can develop models with better routing options. But they also need to balance the computational cost of running them. Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels
Across the country, hundreds of thousands of drivers deliver packages and parcels to customers and companies each day, with many click-to-door times averaging only a few days.
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