Supply Chain
- UPS SurePost renamed Ground SaverThe fresh name comes after the economy service's split with the U.S. Postal Service.
- Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusionThe industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on Wednesday, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.
- 4 strategies to manage inventory and supply chain operations in 2025Stratifying SKUs and balancing just-in-time and just-in-case stock are some of the tactics businesses can use to navigate today’s dynamic environment.
- Ford asks investors to vote down supply chain emissions proposalShareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.
- McCormick weighs price hikes to tackle tariff impactsThe seasonings and condiments maker plans to adjust its prices and leverage cost savings to mitigate trade dispute impacts.
Packaging
- Watch: Making the Right Packaging Choices in the Supply ChainPhillip Akhzar, founder and chief executive officer of Arka, details the many challenges and opportunities in packaging and cartonization.
- Flexible versus Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of LogisticsFlexible automation will play a growing role of in warehouse operations. As the industry shifts towards more adaptable, AI-enhanced solutions, businesses will gain the agility needed to stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic market.
- TriVenture Logistics Growth: Built on WMS InnovationDiscover how the team that started a medical logistics provider was able to rapidly and successfully build their new enterprise, supported by a proven and flexible WMS solution.
- The Environmental Impact of Right-Sizing PackagingThis white paper will explore how right-sizing packaging can lead to a tangible difference on environmental protection and sustainable shipping practices. You’ll learn how to tackle smarter packing processes with advanced cartonization and how to deliver a better unboxing experience.
- The Forrester Wave: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025Access the latest analyst report on Order Management Systems. Get your complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave™: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025 and see how the top Order Management Systems compare.
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
- Modernizing the Mile: US Foods Builds a Smarter Future for Daily PlanningIn this session, you’ll hear how US Foods is streamlining operations, reducing complexity, and building a smarter, more agile routing model. Learn how they’re replacing outdated systems, capturing critical tribal knowledge, and using technology to improve service reliability, drive efficiency, and support long-term sustainability—without losing sight of local needs or customer experience.
- Port of Houston 'Hit Hard' by Foggy Weather in FebruaryTotal tonnage at Port Houston was down 5% year-over-year in February, with an estimated 14 days in the month impacted by fog.
- Boosting Supply Chain Visibility with Fleet IntegrationIntegrated fleet management systems simplify the fleet management process by offering fleets a comprehensive hub for all the information needed to manage operations efficiently.
- Five Reasons to Choose a Managed Transportation StrategyLearn from specialists with 3PL Loadsmart how managed transportation networks deliver reliable capacity and better asset utilization at lower cost for clients.
- HMM Grows Green Fleet with First Methanol ShipThe HMM Green arrived in Busan, South Korea on March 26, measuring nearly 900 feet long, with a 9,000 TEU capacity.