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The rails are an essential part of the intermodal logistics equation. Companies depend on them for affordable cargo transportation, and the railroads have responded with...Continue reading→

Having attended Promat 2023 in Chicago last week, it was apparent that the theme of “supply chain technology and automation” continues to be of central...Continue reading→

A new report out of Cornell University is highlighting several unfair supply chain practices that arose during the pandemic and continue to this day. They...Continue reading→

He might seem like the unlikeliest logistics consultant, but in his mission-driven work to provide meals at disaster sites, Chef Jose Andres has a pretty...Continue reading→

As demand for advanced energy solutions grows in every segment of the supply chain, the Material Handling Industry (MHI) announced the formation of a new...Continue reading→

The pandemic has put a spotlight on the shortcomings of long supply chains, as consumer demand well outstripped the ability to get products to customers...Continue reading→

Stories abound about the nation’s truck-driver shortage–currently estimated at about 80,000 drivers—along with solutions to the problem. The industry desperately needs to recruit and retain...Continue reading→

Not a day goes by that supply chain executives aren’t reminded of the importance of technology in today’s supply chain. The need for tech is...Continue reading→

As climate change and sustainability become bigger priorities for companies, there’s a trend change in how to measure and manage related targets. The model of...Continue reading→

For several years now, software as a service (SaaS) has been a popular way for companies to keep technology costs down. Robotics as a service...Continue reading→

As mobile robotics proliferate around the warehousing industry, businesses are reaping the rewards. They lead to greater productivity, enhance your existing labor force, and deliver...Continue reading→

Rare is the day that both parties of Congress, as well as trade organizations, can all line up behind a bill. But with the introduction...Continue reading→

As the dust settles following the pandemic era of disruptions, all companies are noticing a paradigm shift: where once supply chain management was an under-the-radar...Continue reading→

While there is plenty of talk about EV trucking—and signs that it will become increasingly available—its future is still dependent on a reliable lithium supply...Continue reading→

As supply chains struggle to get back in balance following the past few years of disruption, the latest issues to arise are harking from the...Continue reading→

Three years ago, at the start of the pandemic, supply and demand turned upside down. From toilet paper to hand sanitizer, and then home improvement...Continue reading→

Following the widespread supply chain disruptions of the past few years, many companies are examining their inventory management strategies, especially retailers. While the model of...Continue reading→

As every region of the world looks to rebound and rebuild supply chain resiliency after the past few years, the United States is partnering with...Continue reading→

With the many tech terms flying around in relation to improved supply chain management, it’s common to see companies leap before learning. One of the...Continue reading→

It’s been almost five years since Tesla announced its intent to create an EV Class 8 truck, but now it appears on the verge of...Continue reading→

We’ve reached the point in supply chain management where software and other technologies are essential for remaining not just competitive, but afloat. Yet all that...Continue reading→

As robots grow in popularity, especially in light of the labor shortage, more companies are getting on board with the idea of adding them to...Continue reading→

A recent study by Harvard Business Review dove into the size and complexity of average supply chains and revealed that supply chains are vast, deep,...Continue reading→

Among the difficulties of managing supply chains over the past few years has been the sizable labor shortage. While technology and robots can help with...Continue reading→