Tag: #supplychain

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce Historic $85 Billion Merger to Create First U.S. Transcontinental Railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern plan a historic merger to form the first U.S. transcontinental railroad, a move expected to enhance the supply chain.

#unionpacific, #norfolksouthern, #railroadindustry, #mergersandacquisitions, #supplychain

U.S. Invests $1 Billion to Boost Domestic Critical Minerals Supply

DOE allocates $1B to enhance U.S. mining and processing, reducing reliance on foreign minerals for tech like EV batteries and semiconductors.

#criticalminerals, #doe, #supplychain, #mininginvestment

Global Lithium Supply Shaken by CATL's Mine Suspension in China

CATL halts operations at its Jianxiawo lithium mine, triggering a surge in lithium prices amid China's move to curb overcapacity.

#lithium, #china, #catl, #mining, #supplychain

Vista Equity and Blackstone Acquire Assent Inc. for $1.3 Billion

Vista Equity and Blackstone purchase Canadian software firm Assent for $1.3B, marking a strategic expansion in compliance management.

#privateequity, #compliance, #supplychain, #technology

U.S. Beef Prices Soar Amid Supply Chain Challenges and Economic Implications

U.S. beef prices hit record highs due to supply chain issues, affecting consumer habits and economic conditions nationwide.

#beefprices, #usda, #economy, #supplychain, #consumergoods

U.S. Department of Defense Invests $400 Million in Domestic Rare Earth Production

DoD invests $400M in MP Materials to secure domestic rare earth supply, reducing reliance on China, boosting military and tech sectors.

#us, #defense, #rareearths, #mpmaterials, #supplychain

Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone Acquire Assent Inc. for $400 Million

Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone acquire compliance software firm Assent Inc. for $400M, appointing Michael Southworth as CEO to drive growth.

#privateequity, #software, #supplychain, #sustainability

U.S. Manufacturing Sector Faces Third Month of Contraction Amid Trade Uncertainties

U.S. manufacturing contracts for third month in May amid trade tensions and supply chain issues, signaling broader economic challenges.

#manufacturing, #trade, #economy, #supplychain, #pmi