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Amazon announces small modular reactor deals with Dominion, X-energy, Energy Northwest

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon is making significant investments in nuclear energy, focusing on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Following recent clean energy initiatives by Google and Microsoft, Amazon has partnered with X-energy to bring over 5 GW of new nuclear power online by 2039. The company plans to deploy SMRs at multiple locations, including four 80-MW reactors at Columbia Generating Station and a potential 300-MW plant near Dominion Energy’s North

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Busiest U.S. Trade Hub Beat Pandemic Cargo Record in Q3

Supply Chain Brain

The LA and Long Beach ports, which together account for roughly a third of all U.S. container imports, each had their busiest ever peak season.

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CSCMP's EDGE 2024: Insights, Growth, and the Importance of Professional Development

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Introduction I recently attended CSCMP's ( Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ) EDGE 2024 conference, and it was both inspiring and insightful. The experience reminded me why professional development and networking are so important in the supply chain industry. With an amazing lineup of speakers, sessions, and workshops, the event had something for everyone.

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Watch: DOC Develops New Supply Chain Risk-Assessment Tool

Supply Chain Brain

John Rogula, managing director and leader of the enterprise risk management offering of Baker Tilly, provides a sneak peek at a new supply chain risk-assessment tool from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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UK Port Infrastructure Fund Project

Logistics Business Magazine

GHD, a global professional services company, in collaboration with Costain, an infrastructure solutions company, has successfully delivered a transformative approach to border processes post-Brexit through the Cabinet Office’s Port Infrastructure Fund (PIF) project. This holistic assessment has helped transform the UK’s border trade approach and improved international supply chain security.

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Beyond the Headlines: The Many Forms of Modern-Day Cyber Disruption

Supply Chain Brain

The biggest threats to supply chain cyber resilience aren’t necessarily the ones that grab the biggest headlines.

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Boeing Strike Pushes Supplier Spirit to Plan Worker Furloughs

Supply Chain Brain

Boeing is in the process of buying back Spirit after an ill-fated separation almost two decades ago.

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