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AI Used in EV Battery Tech Research

Procurement Bulletin

AI Used in EV Battery Tech Research Last week, we wrote about Swedish battery startup, Northvolt, that has reportedly developed an EV battery made of sodium-ion that doesn’t involve in-demand and expensive materials that current batteries require (e.g. lithium-ion batteries). Further to this, the startup is using AI to help in their research and development of new battery technology.

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How Can Employers Repair the ‘Disconnect’ With Essential Frontline Workers?

Supply Chain Brain

It should come as no surprise, given the crises and disruptions of recent years, that frontline workers are becoming harder to find, hire and retain.

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Heineken Speaks And Consumers Should Listen

Procurement Insights

Click this Link To Watch the Above Video Before I share my take on the above video, I want to provide some context. In the following excerpt from my article “How Painful Are the Hidden Costs of an ESG Strategy?” I wrote the following: “I am not writing this article to suggest we put the brakes on ESG initiatives; I am far from it. I hope to prompt us all to consider the total and hidden costs of pursuing these worthy strategies, including job loss.

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Ecopro, Samsung Ink Massive $34B Battery Deal Despite EV Slump

Supply Chain Brain

T he Cheongju, South Korea-based firm inked a contract December 1 with Samsung to supply cathode-active materials worth 43.8 trillion won ($33.5 billion) between 2024 and 2028.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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The Opportunity for Procurement to Collaborate with End Customers

Art of Procurement

“Purchasing has always been finally responsible for quality, cost, and delivery, but with some of the global challenges we’ve had. The post The Opportunity for Procurement to Collaborate with End Customers appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Five Essentials for Fleet Diversification and Maximized Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses now have the freedom to match carriers to their more specific needs seamlessly and simultaneously, loosening the grip of core carriers on logistics operations.

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Watch: The Value of Culture in a Service Business

Supply Chain Brain

Employee engagement is fostered by transparent communication and appreciation from the employer, says John Luciani, chief operating officer of LTL solutions at A. Duie Pyle.

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New U.S. Rules Could Make It Harder to Qualify for EV Tax Credits

Supply Chain Brain

The White House said that it hopes the new rules will encourage the development of auto industry supply chains in the U.S.