Supply Chain
- Spiking FedEx, UPS fuel fees are grabbing shippers’ attentionCustomers are looking more deeply at their surcharge spend levels following a record-high quarter for ground delivery costs, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
- What to know about CBP’s tariff refund process launching MondayThe successful recouping of funds paid for International Emergency Economic Powers Act levies will hinge on documentation quality and cross-functional coordination, one expert said.
- Home Depot eyes same-day, next-day delivery site in New YorkThe potential distribution center in Yaphank, which the retailer is seeking a tax break for, would be part of its wider supply chain investment strategy.
- Hershey leans on cocoa sourcing resilience to blunt price shocksThe candy maker is using diversified sourcing, long-term farmer programs and tighter cost controls to offset higher commodity costs.
- Home Depot acquires warehouse tech firm to boost fulfillment strategyThe deal follows a distribution center pilot with Simpl Automation, which resulted in faster pick speeds and fewer product touches.
Packaging
- Mastering Returnable Transport Items (RTIs) in Peak SeasonsReturnable Transport Items (RTI) losses of 10–15% and lack of real-time visibility are critical bottlenecks in peak-season supply chains. RFID and BLE tracking enable end-to-end asset visibility, reducing costs, improving throughput, and strengthening operational resilience.
- Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in PackagingIn today’s evolving environment, packaging has become a critical driver of cost savings, efficiency and sustainability. Businesses across all industries are facing rising shipping costs, labor shortages, and increasing pressure to operate more sustainably.
- Box-Intact Fulfillment Is the Next Strategic Shift in Retail LogisticsBox-intact fulfillment is a strategic shift that redefines what collaboration and efficiency mean in modern retail.
- Reinventing Warehouse Management with an Intelligent FrameworkWarehouses today face a harsh reality: structural volatility is the new normal. Rising costs, labor shortages, and data overload are exposing the fragility of outdated models. This guide outlines a new framework built on four actionable tenets designed to transform your operations from reactive to resilient.
- Why Packaging Engineers Should Help Guide Product DesignOne of the most expensive mistakes in product development is waiting to engage packaging engineering until after the product is developed.
Transportation & Distribution
- Supply Chain Planning Reimagined: Embedded AI that senses, explains, and optimizesIn today’s rapidly evolving supply chain planning landscape, staying ahead demands more than incremental tweaks - it requires reimagining how AI is embedded into every planning decision.
- Fuel Truck Explosion Shuts Down Bridge Over Panama CanalAuthorities say that one fuel truck worker was killed in the blast, while two firefighters were injured during response efforts.
- Iran War's Economic Toll Continues to SpreadThe national U.S. average reached $4 a gallon on March 30, the highest mark the country has seen since August of 2022.
- Matson Adds New Cargo Security Measures as Thefts Continue to SurgeMatson will attach security devices made by cargo security firm War-Lok to every international container moving from Los Angeles to all BNSF network destinations.
- The AI Exchange: Inside the Last Mile - AI, delivery engagement, and the new standard for on time and in fullWhat if your routes could learn from every delivery? In this AI Exchange session, we will explore how moving beyond static service time assumptions unlocks a new level of fleet performance.