A new study reveals material production’s freshwater footprint doubled from 1995 to 2021, reaching 50.7 billion cubic meters. Steel accounts for 40% of this consumption, raising urgent sustainability concerns for water-stressed economies.
O’Reilly Automotive has transformed its supply chain into a strategic advantage against tariffs. The auto parts retailer’s systematic diversification approach offers lessons for companies navigating global trade uncertainty.
Researchers have discovered that plant microbial fuel cells can simultaneously generate electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from soil. The technology shows particular promise for restoring salinized agricultural lands while producing clean energy.
The parent company of Jeep and Ram is making a massive $13 billion investment to repair its U.S. reputation after pandemic pricing strategies backfired. Stellantis lost significant market share and alienated its core customer base despite posting record profits. This strategic pivot represents one o
NTX Embedded’s new Octolux industrial HMI platform combines rugged displays with AI intelligence and multiple interaction methods. The ambitious vision faces significant technical and market challenges despite its impressive feature set.
The plant-based meat pioneer’s meme stock resurgence proves fleeting as financial realities emerge. Beyond Meat’s latest setback reveals deeper structural problems in the alternative protein market.
Europe’s Fuels-C project is taking on the monumental challenge of decarbonizing maritime shipping and heavy road transport. By converting organic waste and biogenic CO₂ into four advanced biofuels, this initiative could reshape Europe’s energy security and transport future.
Major geopolitical shifts in US-China tech relations coincide with massive AI adoption in India and international law enforcement actions against alleged fraud operations. These developments signal significant realignment in global technology supply chains and market priorities.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is reportedly negotiating price increases of up to 10% for its advanced chip processes. The move comes as demand from AI and mobile customers creates unprecedented production bottlenecks that will reshape semiconductor economics through 2026.
First Brands faces formal fraud accusations from creditors as the car parts maker navigates a contentious $12 billion bankruptcy. Lenders are battling over repayment priority for a controversial $1.1 billion bankruptcy loan ahead of next week’s crucial hearing.
