Microsoft will lay off 10,000 employees as it cuts costs

This is the second-largest round of layoffs in company history. The rumors of massive layoffs at Microsoft were true. In a publicly posted memo from CEO Satya Nadella, the company says it plans to cut 10,000 jobs through its third fiscal quarter, which ends in March. The move is meant to “align [Microsoft’s] cost structure”… Continue reading Microsoft will lay off 10,000 employees as it cuts costs

Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

Industry Partnership will Address National Collision Technician Shortage and Open the Program’s Seventh U.S. School ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will… Continue reading Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

CATL and NIO Enter Into Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

NINGDE, China, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On January 17, CATL and NIO signed a five-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement in the city of Ningde, Southeast China’s Fujian Province. Wei Zhu, executive president of passenger vehicle business unit of CATL, and Alan Zeng, senior vice president of NIO, signed the agreement. Dr. Robin Zeng, founder, chairman… Continue reading CATL and NIO Enter Into Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Northstar.vc partners with world’s largest LCL consolidator Allcargo Group to explore investments in growing LogTech sector

Highlights: Companies will leverage each other’s expertise to capitalise on disruptive LogTech investment opportunities Maiden co-investment made in leading US cloud supply chain provider Stord LogTech is a fast-growing market as e-commerce grows and supply chain disruptions continue LONDON and MUMBAI, India, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Northstar.vc, the venture capital firm specialising in supply chain… Continue reading Northstar.vc partners with world’s largest LCL consolidator Allcargo Group to explore investments in growing LogTech sector

ISM® Launches Associate Professional in Supply Management™ Certification for Students

APSM™ to Differentiate Students in Competitive Supply Chain Job Market TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), the global leading supply chain management association, launched the Associate Professional in Supply Management™ (APSM™) certification. Ideal for those with one to two years left in their academic career, the APSM™ certification—which is valid for… Continue reading ISM® Launches Associate Professional in Supply Management™ Certification for Students

Northstar.vc partners with world’s largest LCL consolidator Allcargo Group to explore investments in growing LogTech sector

Highlights: Companies will leverage each other’s expertise to capitalise on disruptive LogTech investment opportunities Maiden co-investment made in leading US cloud supply chain provider Stord LogTech is a fast-growing market as e-commerce grows and supply chain disruptions continue LONDON and MUMBAI, India, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Northstar.vc, the venture capital firm specialising in supply… Continue reading Northstar.vc partners with world’s largest LCL consolidator Allcargo Group to explore investments in growing LogTech sector

NuVinAir Promotes Marty Schoenthaler to President

Schoenthaler will maintain his current role of chief franchise officer. Willford and Golimowski will report to Schoenthaler. Photos: NuVinAir/Canva NuVinAir, a cleaning technology company that caters to car rental companies, dealerships, and automotive businesses, named Marty Schoenthaler president, according to a company announcement today. Schoenthaler will be maintaining his current role of chief franchise officer. Reporting to CEO and… Continue reading NuVinAir Promotes Marty Schoenthaler to President

CATL and NIO Enter Into Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

NINGDE, China, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On January 17, CATL and NIO signed a five-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement in the city of Ningde, Southeast China’s Fujian Province. Wei Zhu, executive president of passenger vehicle business unit of CATL, and Alan Zeng, senior vice president of NIO, signed the agreement. Dr. Robin Zeng, founder, chairman… Continue reading CATL and NIO Enter Into Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

CATL and UL Solutions Join Forces to Advance Battery Safety and Performance

CATL laboratory kicks off initiative to achieve UL Solutions Witness Test Data Program status for UL 9540A, allowing the company to offer comprehensive battery energy storage system testing. The new collaboration sets the stage to help create safer, widespread deployment of key renewable, zero-emission energy sources. NINGDE, China, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On January… Continue reading CATL and UL Solutions Join Forces to Advance Battery Safety and Performance

Self-driving truck startup Waabi brings on Volvo VC as strategic investor

Autonomous trucking startup Waabi has bagged Volvo Group Venture Capital AB, the automaker’s VC arm, as a strategic investor. The companies aren’t disclosing the amount invested, nor many other details about the deal, but having Volvo on board will both provide Waabi access to Volvo’s extensive industry network and help the startup explore opportunities for… Continue reading Self-driving truck startup Waabi brings on Volvo VC as strategic investor