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Starbucks to Phase Out Paper Cups, Reducing Brand’s Waste by 20%

Last month, coffee giant Starbucks announced plans to phase out its iconic paper cups and replace them with reusable options by 2025 as part of the company’s overarching waste reduction strategy.

Volkswagen's Electric Truck Would Compete with Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning

The U.S. has the largest electric truck fleet in North America, with medium duty class 5 and 4 trucks leading the way. The U.S. electric truck market is expected to see 70% growth between now and 2026.

Meet Chuck, the Newest Member of Your Warehouse Team

With more than 19,000 warehouses across the U.S. alone, warehouse technology is a major focus across the industrial sector. In fact, commercial robot revenue in global warehouses is expected to grow more than 23% between 2021 and 2030.

What Does the Paper Shortage Mean for American Manufacturers?

One of the largest industries in the world, the pulp and paper sector is a critical link in the industrial supply chain. Employing just over 48,000 workers across 216 domestic mills, the U.S. paper mill industry was valued at 34.6 billion dollars last year.

Demand for Frozen Food Drives Need for Refrigerated Trucks, Cold Storage

To meet growing demand, 90% of 3PL providers are planning to expand their cold storage capacity in the next few months by acquiring more cold storage warehouses and building new facilities.

Meat, Coffee, Dairy, Frozen Food Shortages Spread as Consumers Stock Up

Seeing empty store shelves on a recent grocery run may have had you flashing back to shopping shortages back in 2020. Despite expectations that stockpiling would stop as food and other resources became increasingly available over the past year, reports note that consumers are still purchasing extra food and household staples because of enduring uncertainty about product availability.

75% of Women Would Recommend Manufacturing Careers, New Thomas Report Says

Last week, we released the results of our Career Advancement for Manufacturing Annual Report, which is an annual research study conducted in partnership with the Women in Manufacturing Association. With input from more than 650 industry professionals, our report unveils key insights into representation across industry and highlights strategies to further diversify the sector.

As Americans Ship 14.7 Billion Packages Annually, Box Demand Soars 198%

We’ve all seen the familiar sight of delivery boxes from brands like Amazon and Chewy stacked up in front of a neighbor’s door, with the pile of boxes seemingly growing every week. It’s not just your imagination; 14.7 billion parcels were shipped in 2019, a 9% increase over 2018.

Anticipating Big Market Opportunities, EV Battery Technology Drove More Than $6 Billion in 2021 Investments

As electric vehicles gain traction across the auto market, car manufacturers are exploring different battery technology options to optimize their newest models. While some are still focusing on lithium-ion offerings, others are thinking further ahead by exploring solid-state technology.

3D Printing "Ready for Primetime" with New Construction, Pharmaceutical Applications

Last year, investors directed almost $1 billion of funding toward 3D printing industry investments, indicating that the future of 3D printing is expanding quickly. On the Thomasnet.com platform, our data shows that demand for 3D printers is up 170% year over year and 75% over Q4 figures.