Supply Chain
- The 2026 economic drivers for manufacturingWith money being saved through tax incentives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the funds will provide manufacturers with opportunities to invest in their business, such as AI, said Jennifer Clement, CLA’s client relationship leader.
- Uber Freight, Better Trucks partner to boost last-mile coverage, techThe expanded arrangement enables both companies to leverage each other’s service areas and includes Uber Freight taking a minority stake in the delivery provider.
- How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chainThe appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.
- Agentic supply chains are revolutionizing logisticsDiscover how C.H. Robinson is reinventing logistics with AI-driven, scalable innovation.
- Port of Long Beach cargo volumes duck tariff dips in 2025The port is on track to match or exceed the record-setting 9.6 million TEUs it handled a year ago, primarily thanks to shipper frontloading, CEO Mario Cordero said.
Packaging
- Linerless Labels: A Triple Win of Benefits in Warehousing and ManufacturingThe concept is simple: using self-adhesive shipping labels that don’t come with a liner backing.
- A Packsize Customer Story: Staples — Expertise Meets TechnologyStaples, a global leader in office supplies and solutions, sought to address the growing challenges of packaging inefficiency and sustainability across its distribution centers. As the volume and variety of customer orders increased, Staples recognized that traditional packaging methods resulted in excess waste, higher shipping costs, and operational bottlenecks.
- Six Mistakes That Could Haunt Your Operations This Peak SeasonThe retailers and logistics providers that dominate this peak season won't be the ones with the biggest budgets or the most warehouses.
- Slim your DIMsThis webinar will share practical strategies for addressing both dimensional weight shipping and EPR compliance. A panel of experts will discuss how custom-sized packaging, efficient logistics, and sustainable materials can reduce costs, simplify compliance, and lessen environmental impact.
- The Tech-Enhanced Future of Pallet PoolingPallet pooling systems allow companies to share access to a centralized network of reusable pallets, making it easier to keep goods moving while cutting costs, reducing waste and simplifying logistics. Check out iGPS’ Back to the Future report on current developments and future trends in pallet pooling.
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
- Port of Seattle Prevails in Zoning Clash With CityThe Port of Seattle criticized the council's initiative as "rushed legislation that will directly harm our city's maritime and industrial operations,"
- Thaw in U.S.-China Trade Talks Not Expected to Fix Lagging Shipping DemandWith vessel capacity continuing to outpace demand and trade policy still up in the air, carriers are unlikely to see meaningful pricing power return anytime soon.
- From Manual Grind to Automated Growth: How Ploger Increased Revenue per Mile by 14.6% and Load Volume by 21.4% with Optimal DynamicsWhen rising costs and a tight market made every decision count, Ploger Transportation looked for a smarter way to plan their freight network. By adopting Optimal Dynamics’ Decision Automation Platform, the carrier transformed its planning culture — replacing spreadsheets and manual dispatching with continuous, data-driven optimization.
- Mastering Labor Efficiency in Manufacturing & Distribution: The Human FactorEffective labor management in manufacturing and distribution hinges on understanding and measuring workforce efficiency to drive productivity and profitability. There are many key metrics, analytical tools, and strategic interventions to optimize labor utilization and sustain operational excellence.
- Transforming Field Service EfficiencyDecisionPoint Technologies revolutionized its field operations by replacing a patchwork of laptops, mobile phones, and handwritten notes with the Zebra ET45 rugged tablet—a single, powerful platform built for mobile productivity. Field technicians previously faced inefficiencies, manual errors, and data delays caused by juggling multiple disconnected tools.