Supply Chain
- Behind the scenes of Amazon’s automated Washington warehouseHercules robots and packing technology help power the fulfillment center in Kent. Here's a step-by-step tour.
- UPS, Amazon fuel surcharges help blunt higher costsThrough heightened fees on shippers, top delivery providers are limiting the impact of fuel expenses on their bottom lines.
- 25 states sue Trump over Section 301 forced-labor tariffsThe suit claims the tariffs are a workaround for a Supreme Court decision that revoked sweeping duties imposed by President Donald Trump.
- Trump has another tariff plan to reshore generic drug production. Will it work?The president’s most recent tariff proposal gives pharma more time to transition its global supply chain and reshore generic drug production.
- Amazon taps fulfillment model for dedicated, branded delivery trucksThrough its Amazon Business segment, the company is rolling out trucks designed for consolidated drop-offs and palletized delivery at loading docks.
Packaging
- 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.
- Strait of Hormuz: The Hidden Threat to Food and Packaging Supply ChainsTo give their businesses the best chance of navigating the volatility, procurement professionals must prioritize visibility into where logistics and processing exposure sits.
- Four Fulfillment Practices Packaging Regulations Are Forcing Companies to ImproveSwitching to alternative materials or minimizing usage alone does not solve one of the most persistent problems in fulfillment: wasted space.
Transportation & Distribution
- Beyond the RFP: Strategic Resilience Through a Mode-Diverse Capacity SolutionAs transportation markets continue to evolve, flexibility may become one of the most valuable assets of any supply chain.
- Five Ways AI is Transforming Fleet Safety and Operational PerformanceFleet managers are responsible for improving efficiency and maintaining service levels while managing increasing fleet complexity. As a result, fleet safety has become a more strategic initiative in many businesses. Developments in AI mean businesses are turning to artificial intelligence to proactively manage risk and improve operational outcomes.
- 7 Tips for Software-driven Cost Savings in Automotive Supply ChainsCost pressure has become a defining challenge for automotive supply chains. Demand volatility, shifting trade dynamics, transportation disruptions and evolving production footprints are forcing manufacturers and suppliers to balance cost, service and resilience in increasingly complex operating environments.
- The Long Road to Autonomous Cargo ShippingAlthough autonomous technology aboard cargo ships has made significant progress in recent years, the industry remains years away from replacing conventional crews.
- Measuring Past Carrier Performance Can’t Prevent Tomorrow’s FailuresThe compounding cost of a single defect typically exceeds the cost of the intervention that would have prevented it by a significant margin.