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Industry related topics in the realm of corporate culture, business, and the workplace.
Amazon Layoffs 2025: How the Tech Giant Is Reshaping Its Workforce
When Amazon announced it would cut around 14,000 corporate jobs in late 2025, many in the tech and retail industries sat up and took notice. The move underscores a shift in the company’s long-term strategy—and raises serious questions for employees, investors, and the broader U.S. job market.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Journal
How to Lower Sample Shipping Costs after the $800 Rule Change
Ever since the $800 duty-free tariff exemption between China and the U.S. was removed, shipping between the two countries has become noticeably more expensive for all kinds of products. Over the past few months, we’ve seen all kinds of crazy bills while sending product samples to our U.S. Clients. One shipment was just a $25 sample, but the tax came out to $29.59, which means a 118% tax rate.
By Jingsourcing.com 3 months ago in Journal
Dear Diary in Late October 2025
Dear Diary, I've been reading both AI generated articles and real articles written by contributors here at Vocal.media and of course taking in the various topics jumbles up inside my mind like a math formula summing up for some conclusion. That's what this diary entry is - all those words mixing up together in my mind for an opinion, a summation. "Add it Up" sang The Violent Femmes, a band that I enjoyed listening to in my teens. Well, I do. I always do. I used to pride myself on being an excellent critiquer, until I started noticing that most contributors (whether they are serving you food, a product, a service, or some entertaining or educational reading material) want praise, not critique. And now, with AI generated articles, most of the contributors feel that there is nothing to critique because AI is perfect, right? I don't think so. I've read some of the AI generated articles. The format is shiny, the grammar and spelling mistakes absent, and the presentation is pretty --- like those photos of the perfect hamburger complete with decorative garnish. But when you go order the REAL hamburger, it doesn't look exactly like the photograph. Why not? Oh, that's right, there is a difference between REAL and Photo-Shopped. Like the difference between a real mother who breast feeds her children and a mother who would never let a baby suck on her breasts because that's "disgusting".
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 months ago in Journal
How AI Quietly Changed My Everyday Life
1. The Quiet Revolution That I Didn’t Notice Coming It didn’t happen overnight. There wasn’t a dramatic “Eureka!” moment when I realized artificial intelligence had entered my life. Instead, it tiptoed in quietly — disguised as convenience, productivity, and curiosity.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
How Next-Generation Battery Systems Are Rewriting AGV Performance
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are now central to modern warehousing, distribution and manufacturing. As navigation, perception and control systems have matured, the primary operational constraint has moved to the energy layer: the batteries, chargers and management systems that determine uptime, reliability, and total cost of ownership. Updating power strategy — not merely replacing cells — unlocks disproportionate gains in throughput, safety and lifecycle economics. This article synthesizes recent technology advances and industry practice to present a concise, implementable perspective for IT, operations and procurement leaders.
By Richye Power3 months ago in Journal
Shohei Ohtani and the Quiet Strength of Japan. AI-Generated.
How Humility, Discipline, and Heart Made Him a Global Icon In today’s sports world, where athletes often become larger-than-life celebrities, Shohei Ohtani stands out not only for his superhuman talent but for his unmistakable humanity.
By Takashi Nagaya3 months ago in Journal
Digital Innovation Needs in Maritime: What the Industry Is Missing. AI-Generated.
The maritime industry moves the world. Ships carry 90% of everything we buy, use, and consume across oceans every single day. Yet while other industries have embraced digital transformation, shipping still operates much like it did decades ago. Paper documents travel slower than the ships themselves. Tracking systems go dark between ports. Payment settlements take weeks instead of minutes.
By Johnny Cash3 months ago in Journal
How AI Quietly Changed My Everyday Life
AI: The Silent Revolution Transforming Our Everyday Lives ✨ Introduction — The Invisible Companion Without realizing it, we’ve let Artificial Intelligence quietly seep into every corner of our daily routines. A few years ago, AI sounded like something from a futuristic sci-fi movie — distant, abstract, maybe even scary.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
