Supply Chain
- Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controlsThe 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.
- Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertaintyGlobal disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey.
- Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platformIngka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.
- Canada Post workers to scale back strike, shift to rotating stoppagesWhile the nationwide disruption is set to end Saturday, the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers remain far apart in contract negotiations.
- With de minimis gone, UPS halts money-back guarantee on US importsThe carrier's suspension of its “Service Guarantee” on Oct. 2 stems from increased risks of delays after the trade tool's elimination.
Packaging
- Case Study: DSV & Locus Robotics Partnership — Optimizing Warehouse Fulfillment with Intelligent, AI-driven, Enterprise-grade RoboticsDSV, a global third-party logistics provider, encountered challenges in managing the fluctuating seasonal demands of a key health and beauty retail client. To address this, DSV partnered with Locus Robotics, implementing an advanced autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) solution tailored for warehouse automation.
- Five Steps to Strengthen KPIs and Resilience in Uncertain TimesAdd one more layer of complexity for e-commerce shippers to navigate amid wavering demand and thin margins: tariffs, including fast fashion and other high-volume, low-value parcels previously imported duty-free under the de minimis exemption.
- Five Critical Warehouse Problems Addressed with Warehouse IntelligenceRead Five Critical Warehouse Problems Addressed with Warehouse Intelligence to see how warehouse intelligence is reshaping the future of supply chain operations.
- Podcast | Boosting Warehouse Efficiency: It’s Not Just About AutomationMaximizing warehouse efficiency is about more than acquiring shiny new automation systems.
- Retail Compliance: It’s ComplicatedAutomated cartonization solutions provider Paccurate operates on the front lines of retail fulfilment and offers a fresh take on automating compliance, from first pick to store shelf. Join the discussion about the ways that compliance generates innovation with co-founder and CEO James Malley and members of his compliance team.
Material Handling
- KION Group and Li-Cycle form battery recycling partnership focused on circular economyKION Group signs agreement with Li-Cycle, a leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery. Recycling will initially be carried out beginning later this year in a new Li-Cycle plant in the Magdeburg, Germany area with expansion into other countries, including France.
- ProMat 2023 insights: Integrated robotics direction seems well-matched to the timesLabor availability issues remain a core driver for warehouse automation and robotics, but ProMat exhibitors were also talking up analytics, algorithms, and digital twin modeling as a means of containing costs in inflationary times.
- ProMat 2023 attendance sets new mark at nearly 51,000 registrantsProMat returns as biggest supply chain event in its history, with an overall registration count of 50,924 and 1,051 exhibitors.
- Gap Inc. expands its e-fulfillment networkA new 800,000-square-foot DC in Texas optimizes fulfillment processes and the network.
- MHI announces winners of 2023 MHI Innovation and StartUp awardsLast night, during Industry Night at ProMat 2023, MHI announced the winners of the 2023 MHI Innovation and Startup Awards.
Transportation & Distribution
- U.S. Logistics Sector Growth Slows as Freight Demand EasesA slowdown in logistics activity suggests that a post-summer rebound in freight and warehousing has begun to taper off, as companies recalibrate inventories and brace for a softer peak season.
- Five Challenges Facing Private Fleet Foodservice DistributorsFor foodservice distributors, clinging to static routes, paper-based processes, and manual planning is no longer sustainable.
- Panama Canal Offers Shippers More Flexible Booking SystemInstead of locking in plans for a full year, the program will allow companies to commit in six-month blocks.
- Revolutionizing Transportation - Smarter, Faster, More EfficientWatch our webinar highlights for an insightful session where we explore how Genpact leverages Celonis’ advanced process intelligence capabilities to deliver tangible value to customers in transportation-related scenarios.
- Elevating Customer Service: The Route to Satisfied Customers and Successful Fleet OperationsIn today's fast-paced world, last-mile distribution businesses face a critical challenge: balancing customer happiness with business profitability. Modern customers have higher expectations than ever, demanding tighter scheduling, real-time tracking, and the flexibility to change delivery locations or schedules at a moment's notice. Fortunately, there’s a solution.