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UP GOES FULL STEAM AHEAD Union Pacific and Wabtec struck a $1.2 billion deal—one of the rail industry’s largest modernization investments—to upgrade a major share of UP’s AC4400 locomotive fleet. The program extends locomotive life and standardizes equipment with next-generation
TURBINE BLADES GET A SECOND SPIN Architect Jonas Lloyd of Lloyd’s Arkitektkontor has turned retired wind turbine blades into a striking facade for the new Niels Bohr parking garage in Lund, Sweden, tackling one of the wind industry’s toughest recycling challenges. The five-story structure incorporates 57 decommissioned blades mounted on its exterior, repurposing materials once destined for landfills into a
PLUGGING IN GREENER PLASTICS
A coalition of 14 global companies, including Sony, Mitsubishi, and Toray, has launched a first-of-its-kind supply chain to integrate renewable plastics into high-performance audio- visual equipment and
controls and diagnostics, with upgrades expected to boost reliability by 80% while cutting fuel use by
reduce reliance on fossil-based materials. Using a mass balance approach, the partners can introduce biomass-derived inputs while preserving the quality standards required for complex electronics and accurately tracking carbon impacts. The initiative creates a scalable framework for shared data and verified sustainability reporting, with plans to expand the model across the broader electronics industry.
bold example of circular design. Equipped with
more than 5% and increasing tractive eort by 14%. The first of roughly 1,700 modernized units, built at U.S. facilities and outfitted with advanced digital systems for longer, data- driven train operations, are scheduled for delivery in 2027.
EV chargers, battery storage, rooftop solar, and greenery, the garage showcases how renewable energy waste can be reimagined as sustainable urban infrastructure.
GAME ON By 2028, four in 10 large warehouses and distribution centers will use gamification tools to energize their workforces, signaling a shift toward game-inspired performance management, according to Gartner. By layering points, badges, and rewards onto daily operations, logistics leaders boost engagement while tackling labor issues. Gartner advises companies to first build transparent performance frameworks and target quick operational wins so employees see immediate
A SENSE OF FULFILLMENT of brands say U.S. tari changes in 2025 increased their business costs aim to deliver their domestic U.S. orders in 2-3 days are leveraging a third-party fulfillment company for at least some orders 80% • In 2024, average total compensation for executive women reached $457K, compared to $486K for men, a $29K gap, down from $36K the year prior. • Notably, compensation increased for both groups, with women’s pay growing at a faster rate than men’s. WOMEN EXECS GAIN GROUND While the World Economic Forum estimates it will take 106 years for women in North America to reach economic parity, new executive-level data suggests progress may be accelerating at the top of the org chart. An analysis of more than 1,000 senior-level executive searches from ON Partners’ proprietary database shows the gender compensation gap at the VP level and above is narrowing year over year.
benefits. Successful rollouts start with enthusiastic pilot sites, strong change- management support, and gamification features that integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
FAILED DELIVERIES, HIGH COSTS 5-10% of package deliveries in the United States fail on the first attempt, costing carriers an average of $17.78 in rescheduling, additional miles, and customer service. – Wired With ecommerce volumes rising, apartment complexes and gated communities have become frequent bottlenecks. At the same time, nearly 1.7 million parcels are stolen every day from U.S. doorsteps. –Security.org, New York Times
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already use more than one fulfillment center will increase the number of fulfillment centers they use in 2026 –2026 State of Ecommerce Fulfillment Report, ShipBob
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