3+ mon, 3+ week ago (22+ words) Lucid Group is walking back its production goals for the year amid fallout from tariffs, supply chain challenges and tax credit rollbacks....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (595+ words) Live product demos at this week's Hall of Flowers in NYC will feature ReadyPaid's enhanced seller tools, seamless checkout integration, and visibility-driven upgrades for cannabis operators Since 2022, FundCanna has funded nearly $250 million to more than 3,400 cannabis businesses, with clients averaging 74% revenue growth post transaction. ReadyPaid is aimed at cannabis operators and the ancillary vendors that serve them nationwide. FundCanna will be at Hall of Flowers in New York City on October 8-9th and IgniteIt in Anaheim, CA also on October 8th. FundCanna is the leading source of non-real estate capital to the cannabis industry. The funding products FundCanna offers are customizable, flexible, renewable and reliable. The financing offered is designed exclusively for cannabis operations and the ancillary companies that support the industry. The Woodlands, Texas October 07, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " Era Pickleball, the premier indoor pickleball facility serving the Woodlands area, announces expanded programming and…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago (1088+ words) Supply chain leaders from Arxada,AstraZeneca, Beiersdorf, Eastman, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Heinz, Land O'Lakes, and Visy shared compelling case studies demonstrating tangible results: Beiersdorf revealed how AI-driven insights empower planners to make more informed, impactful decisions across their supply chain. Participants from Kraft Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, and Land O'Lakes emphasized the growing importance of collaboration and shared innovation as companies work to make supply chains more resilient and adaptive. Agentic AI takes center stage Under the conference theme "REAL " Real expertise. Real solutions. Real results.", attendees explored how AI is transforming supply chain planning. Keynote speaker Kevin O'Marah, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer at Zero100, delivered bold insights on how agentic and autonomous AI are transforming planner roles and redefining supply chain resilience. A community united by progress "Our customers are at the forefront of supply chain innovation," said Paul Vanvuchelen,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1086+ words) The invite-only event, co-hosted by NTTS and HPB, brought together battery experts, industry insiders, and policy voices from across the US and Europe. Their shared focus: How can the US localize advanced battery manufacturing quickly, without starting from scratch? Instead of chasing early-stage research, FOB focused on solutions that are already proven. Attendees explored licensing-led models that allow validated European technologies, like HPB's solid-state battery and ZNL's separator tech, to be manufactured closer to demand in the US through localized partnerships. John Cerveny, Director of Resource Development at NY-BEST, highlighted how New York State is positioning itself to lead. With more than 190 battery-related companies and all three major federal designations-Tech Hub, NSF Engine, and NENY-New York is building a robust public-private ecosystem for battery innovation. FOB stood out for its practical tone. This was not a conference about ideas alone…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (421+ words) ASHEVILLE - Unemployment rates in Western North Carolina declined slightly in May, according to North Carolina Department of Commerce estimates. And yet, early summer tourism in the Asheville-area has remained below 2024 levels as the industry continues to slowly recover. Buncombe and Mitchell counties, the WNC counties with the highest unemployment rates in April, saw rates decline to 4.5% as the region continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene. Rutherford County, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, now has the highest unemployment in the region, while Henderson County's unemployment rate increased to 3.3%. Approximately 6,341 people remain unemployed in Buncombe County, according to the Department of Commerce. But tourism, one of the region's largest industries, has declined in the Asheville-area compared to 2024, according to data from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. May hotel lodging demand declined by 8% and occupancy rates declined by 5% compared to May…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (928+ words) Read the full article here: BizPac Review " SMX Supply Chain Editorial The piece brings into focus a truth many overlook: adversaries don't need to breach a firewall or cross a border if they can compromise the integrity of materials long before they reach assembly. Appropriately, the article identifies SMX as the solution, which offers a material-level authentication technology that tracks and verifies components at the molecular level, from origin to deployment. This national exposure is an encouraging sign that both the media and the broader public are beginning to recognize what SMX insiders have long known: the battlefield of the future is being fought in factories, warehouses, and distribution channels-and victory depends on traceability, transparency, and trust. About SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited CompanyAs global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (547+ words) The shift transforms verification from a vulnerability into a competitive advantage. SMX allows industries to authenticate the materials they use regardless of where the refining or processing took place. It decentralizes truth, allowing companies to build their compliance, manufacturing and sourcing strategies on facts that cannot be manipulated or hidden inside the supply chain. Why Western Industries Need Proof to Compete Legacy systems cannot meet these demands. Documentation is lost between jurisdictions. Certificates vary by region. Supply chain records lack uniformity. Risk grows with each transfer point. SMX solves this by embedding identity into the material itself, making verification independent of external paperwork or geopolitical bottlenecks. It gives companies direct control over their own certainty. A New Geopolitical Framework for Material Truth The larger implication is clear. The future of strategic manufacturing will follow the regions and companies that guarantee…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1178+ words) GSK's roadmap to accelerated IBP transformation Tim Shaw, Global Head of Supply Chain Planning CoE at GSK, will share how the company mobilized resources in just four months to reimagine integrated planning. Discover how GSK balanced rapid value delivery with strong IBP foundations, and built a roadmap to accelerate results while ensuring long-term transformation success. The presentation follows an executive session by John Saxby, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain at GSK, offering participants a broader view of the company's IBP journey and its tangible business impact. Experience human-AI synergy at the OMP booth The Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit, taking place November 3-4 in London, brings together global supply chain leaders to explore strategies for making high-impact, complex decisions. OMP will be at booth 202 to showcase UnisonIQ, its game-changing AI orchestration framework. Embedded in the Unison Planning" platform, it transforms supply…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (209+ words) If you're feeling the summertime blues, it's not just you. Need a raise? Feel like you're always on the job? Mississippi workers have some of the longest work weeks in America for the lowest average hourly pay. The'Bureau of Labor Statistics'released data on the total private'average hourly earnings'by state, average weekly earnings and the average number of hours Americans'work'per week as of June 2025. See how Mississippi compares. Workers in Mississippi earn $27.95 per hour, on average. The amount isn't seasonally adjusted, so that would be a weekly paycheck about $997.82. It computes to a yearly salary of around $58,136. Mississippi residents work 35.7 hours per week on average. It's No. 5 for the highest average working hours per week and shares the spot in a tie with Alabama. The District of Columbia is No. 1 with 36.6. Texas is second with 36.5 hours clocked on average, followed by…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (568+ words) The "Supply Chain Demystified" docuseries is available on the USC Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute's YouTube channel. boston, MA November 04, 2025 "(PR.com)" This year's conference comes at a pivotal moment for the tutoring and test preparation industry. In 2025, ACT announced" Charleston, SC November 04, 2025 "(PR.com)" This winter, the much-anticipated launch of ZestYears a modern lifestyle magazine site and community designed exclusively for adults 55" Los Angeles, CA November 06, 2025 "(PR.com)" USC Marshall's Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute launched "Supply Chain Demystified," a new docuseries hosted by" Atlanta, GA November 04, 2025 "(PR.com)" ForeU Golf, a new innovative platform at the intersection of golf, education, and collegiate athletics, has officially launched with" Replace Old Bathtub in Manchester, NH: Critical Questions to Consider First Center Barnstead, United States " November 6, 2025 / Cloud 9 Tubs LLC /" Digital transformation leader elevated to drive customer-centric innovation and strategic growth…...