Supply Chain
- Context changes everything: what supplier contracts reveal about supply chain performanceClarity across supplier contracts helps procurement teams uncover savings, risk and performance insights.
- Why more inventory won’t fix your supply chain’s fill rateRecord inventory but still missing fill rate targets? The problem isn't supply or forecasting; it's your supply chain decision layer. Here's how to fix it.
- USDA to fund 8 fertilizer manufacturing projects totaling more than $1.3BThe agency said the projects will add production capacity to drive prices lower and reduce the nation’s reliance on nutrients from other countries.
- UPS aims to double RFID-labeled volume from customer locationsThe carrier expects 6 million packages a day will benefit from the offering in 2027, increasing shipper visibility in the process, CEO Carol Tomé said.
- Walmart plans $400M Texas distribution centerThe retailer expects to break ground on the more than 744,000-square-foot facility in Cibolo this February.
Packaging
- Their 3PL Dropped Them in 2022 – They Have Grown 15x SinceAs Chagrinovations, a consumer goods invention company, was on the verge of expanding from D2C sales into nationwide retail and marketplace channels, its existing 3PL provider ended the relationship, citing the company’s small size. The transition created an immediate need for a logistics partner capable not only of supporting existing fulfillment operations, but also of […]
- Rethinking Warehouse Design in the Era of Bulky E-CommerceThe warehouse is only one part of the equation. Large and bulky products typically require a different transportation and final-mile delivery model as well.
- From Automation to Autonomy: How Physical AI is Reshaping Warehouse OperationsWarehouse managers can plan for a lot of things. They can forecast seasonal demand, optimize inventory levels and redesign workflows to improve efficiency. But what they can't plan for is every unexpected disruption that occurs throughout a normal workday.
- From Pick Rate to Production PerformanceA robotic picking system can post an impressive pick rate and still leave your team handling too many exceptions. For fulfillment leaders, the real test is how much of your operation’s picking volume it can handle reliably. And whether that performance holds as products, packaging, and demand change.
- How Packaging Innovation Drives Business TransformationThe future of packaging will be defined by how intelligently packaging supports broader business objectives.
Transportation & Distribution
- Retail Compliance Guide for CPG BrandsRetail compliance has become a growing challenge for CPG brands selling through major retailers. From OTIF requirements and routing guides to EDI, ASNs, labeling, pallet standards, and appointment scheduling, every retailer brings its own set of requirements, and every compliance failure can impact margins and operations.
- 10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an e-Invoicing System ProviderFind out how to choose an e-invoicing partner that keeps you compliant, connected, and ready for what’s next.
- Comarch Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide E-Invoicing Compliance SolutionsComarch has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Compliant E-Invoicing Solutions 2026 Vendor Assessment. The report evaluates worldwide technology providers on both their current capabilities and their long‑term strategy for helping enterprises manage compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- South African Company Tests World's Longest Freight TrainThe 4.7-mile train was said to have completed a 534-mile test run on October 17, from Saldanha Bay on South Africa's western coast, to an inland ore mine.
- Staying Ahead of Cargo Theft: Building a More Secure Supply ChainCargo theft is becoming more organized, more sophisticated and more difficult to prevent. Criminals are increasingly using identity fraud, strategic deception and coordinated theft rings to target high-value shipments, forcing shippers, logistics providers and carriers to rethink how they protect freight.