Supply Chain
- 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.
- USPS begins implementing new service standardsPackages originating from rural areas are at risk of slower shipping speeds, but the agency says the changes will speed up other deliveries and spur cost savings.
- AAFA reacts to cancellation of labor rights contractsThe fashion trade organization “expressed alarm” over the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Bureau of International Labor Affairs’ grant programs.
- UPS to close 2 Kansas facilities as it scrutinizes network footprintThe delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.
- FedEx grows ATR feeder fleet amid air network overhaulThe company also decided to delay its MD-11 aircraft retirement timeline to fiscal year 2032 due to positive international freight market growth projections.
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
- 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.
- NYC Congestion Pricing Raises $52M Despite Trump BacklashAfter operating and mitigation costs were subtracted, the MTA netted about $40 million from February collections — matching the expected projections.
- USPS Head Leaves Behind Legacy of Controversial CutsMarch 24 was DeJoy's final day as postmaster general, with the USPS board of governors having hired a search firm to identify his successor.