Industry News
Supply Chain
- SC Ports, Norfolk Southern’s intermodal service grows Southeast reachThe daily rail service to Huntsville, Alabama, extends the Port of Charleston's connectivity to more markets, including Middle Tennessee.
- San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive programThe proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.
- USPS network revamp challenges on-time delivery from rural areasAn initiative to reduce trips to and from post offices far from major processing facilities has disproportionately impacted rural customers, per an agency watchdog report.
- Munchkin taps 20-year industry veteran as first chief supply chain officerFormer Thrasio and Walmart executive Kunal Thakkar joined the baby product maker last month to lead global operations and sourcing, among other functions.
- Macy’s rolls out AI inventory replenishment toolThe forecasting capability is moving from pilot to broader implementation as the retailer targets improved in-stock levels and operational efficiencies.
Packaging
- The Next Supply Chain Bottleneck to Prepare for Going Into the Holiday SeasonBrands that forecast accurately and manufacture sufficient inventory can still underperform if they cannot convert finished goods into channel-ready inventory fast enough.
- Scalable Fulfillment: How Scentsy Transformed Operations with DematicScentsy is a global leader in fragrance products. As order volumes increased, SKUs expanded, and warehouse space became limited, manual operations could no longer keep pace. Scentsy partnered with Dematic to implement a future-ready solution combining AutoStore™ empowered by Dematic, intelligent software, and a pick-to-cart system to maximize storage capacity, optimize inventory flow, and accelerate […]
- Why RFID Is Becoming a Strategic Advantage in Supply Chain and LogisticsSupply chains are under increasing pressure to handle higher volumes, tighter delivery expectations, and more complex flows with fewer resources and less tolerance for error. This article explores five key trends shaping the shift from basic operational visibility to measurable business value.
- Watch: Integrating Automated Packaging Into a Brownfield EnvironmentMatt Kelly, vice president of business development with Packsize, talks about the key considerations for companies looking to integrate automated packaging processes into brownfield facilities.
- Packaging Optimization Is Boosting Cold Chain GrowthThe cold chain industry is evolving and packaging strategies must keep up.
Transportation & Distribution
- Ports of LA, Long Beach Propose Incentives for Zero-Emission TrucksThe San Pedro Bay Ports Complex will offer qualifying zero-emission trucks $60 per terminal visit, totaling up to $36,000 per vehicle annually.
- Watch: Introducing Omnicarrier Decision Intelligence From ReveelReveel CEO Josh Dunham introduces Omnicarrier Decision Intelligence (ODI), an AI-native feature set that allows shippers to plan and manage their optimal carrier networks in real time.
- Gebrüder Weiss Calls On Artists to Envision Future of TransportationGebrüder Weiss will accept paintings, illustrations, digital art, mixed media, photography, or any other original visual works.
- Five Industry Shifts Transportation Leaders Can't IgnoreWith transportation and logistics operations focused on delivering products and services to specific locations, parts of the industry will always be physical in nature. But what’s now disrupting the sector more than anything are digital forces, from AI-driven automation to increasingly volatile global trade networks.
- Watch: Introducing Reveel IQ for Shipping and Parcel Spend ManagementMichael Falls, chief customer officer of Reveel, introduces the company’s AI-driven tool for shipping and parcel spend management, to debut at Parcel Forum ’26 in Orlando, Florida on September 14-16.
