#216959725@Melpomenem|Dreamstime
In an Automated World, the Last Mile Prevails
As autonomous systems promise efficiency, the real competitive advantage lies in optimizing the last mile—the final human touchpoint where customer perception is won or lost.
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CNH advanced its sustainability goals through efficient resource use and cleaning automation
Sept. 5, 2025
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Labor Shortages
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Global trade conditions are shifting by the hour as tariffs escalate, reshaping the economic landscape. Businesses must act now to manage production, material flows, and equipment...
Aug. 13, 2025
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Global trade conditions are shifting by the hour as tariffs escalate, reshaping the economic landscape. Businesses must act now to manage production, material flows, and equipment...
July 23, 2025
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As one of the world’s largest Cat® dealers, WesTrac manages massive amounts of parts orders every day. Watch their DC upgrade from fully manual to an automated AutoStore™ solution...
April 29, 2025
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JAGGAER 25.3 sourcing solution
JAGGAER has launched its 25.3 product release, delivering measurable improvements in sourcing productivity, supplier risk management, and user experience.
Jan. 21, 2026
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Carrier Logistics Inc. | Shiplify integration
Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI) has incorporated Shiplify’s location intelligence APIs into its TMS, which will provide carriers earlier and more accurate insight into freight handling...
Jan. 21, 2026
Motive
Motive AI-powered dash cam
Motive has launched AI Dashcam Plus, a dash cam that brings improved AI capabilities and hands-free communication together to detect risk faster and prevent more collisions.
Jan. 21, 2026
Easy Metrics
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Easy Metrics AI Agents is a new set of AI-powered capabilities designed to help warehouses and third-party logistics (3PL) providers turn complex network and facility data into...
Jan. 21, 2026
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MH&L presents its annual list of the 10 largest global manufacturers of forklifts, ranked by sales.
Sept. 26, 2025
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A warehouse safety training program can be the most effective means of reducing forklift accidents.
Sept. 22, 2025
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Learn how to create a forklift configuration that strikes a balance between upfront cost and long-term benefits.
July 8, 2025
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National Forklift Safety Day shines the light on how companies can address the main causes of warehouse injuries and accidents.
June 10, 2025
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Operator mistakes and insufficient training are leading causes of forklift accidents, emphasizing the need for immersive, facility-specific training tools.
Jan. 8, 2026
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A review of the most impactful supply chain stories of 2025, highlighting mergers, market shifts, and emerging trends that will shape 2026.
Jan. 2, 2026
#29398098@Arne9001|Dreamstime
Forklift Market Outlook Brightens
Reasons for the growth include the increase in autonomous forklifts, emerging markets and product structure, says Interact Analysis.
Dec. 16, 2025
#333396235@Trong Nguyen|Dreamstime
Industrial Markets Entering More Sustainable Phase
A new Colliers' Q3 review of top 25 markets says sector is ready for next wave of expansion.
Dec. 15, 2025
#78221307@Dmitry Kalinovsky|Dreamstime
Tentative Signs of Recovery in Truckload Freight
The common sentiment around the industry is that carriers who have weathered the rock-bottom rates of the past three years will be rewarded with a recovery in 2026.
Jan. 16, 2026
#3203034@Ken Cole|Dreamstime
Cold Weather Driving Freight's Spot Rate Increase
"These past few weeks have done more to swing the pendulum of pricing from shippers back toward fleets than anything we’ve seen in a few years," said ACT Research.
Dec. 26, 2025
#140763610@Brainstormoff|Dreamstime
Border Delays of Industrial Goods Stall Global Infrastructure
In disrupted years, 55% of cargo owners lose over a month of operational time, and product lead times extend by double-digit percentages, says DP World.
Dec. 23, 2025
#24796916@G0r3cki|Dreamstime
Shipping to Experience Disruption in 2026
Geostrategic competition will disrupt traditional trade routes, especially between the US and China, says Crisis24.
Dec. 18, 2025
#381139318@Mancunia|Dreamstime
Supply Chains at the Crossroads: Key Lessons from 2025 and What Lies Ahead in 2026
While adaptation under uncertainty was the theme for 2025, the year ahead is shaping up to emphasize strategic resilience, technological integration, and deeper supply chain intelligenc...
Jan. 19, 2026
#114290138@Paul Brady|Dreamstime
Growing Through Tariff Uncertainty
Growth in this environment of uncertainty requires business leaders to constantly learn and experiment—whether with new markets, materials, processes, or business models.
Jan. 14, 2026
#9524492@Khorzhevska|Dreamstime
DOL Provides Funding for Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The agency said the $22 million in funding would "combat China’s reliance on labor abuse as a means of controlling the world’s critical minerals."
Jan. 13, 2026
#331239803@Aliaksandra Balbatunova|Dreamstime
Import Cargo Volume to Remain Down Until Spring: NRF
"The impact on cargo imports in 2026 is likely to still be affected by trade policy, " said Ben Hackett.
Jan. 13, 2026
#400727037@AI@Biancoblue|Dreamstime
The Data Foundation AI Still Needs for Supply Chain Management
Most AI tools are working with incomplete, siloed data, giving leaders a fragmented view of their own interconnected business..
Jan. 15, 2026
#364936840@ Andrii Yalanskyi|Dreamstime
Generative AI in Supply Chain
As Gen AI is increasingly being used in decision-making, companies should ensure there is oversight by a human, says DHL.
Jan. 5, 2026
#120412971@Lucy Brown|Dreamstime
The Future of Humanitarian Logistics
AI-enabled collaboration could predict rapidly evolving needs for food, shelter, medical supplies, and logistics capacity, said the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Dec. 31, 2025
#208818696@Nicoelnino|Dreamstime
New Supply Chain Metrics That Will Matter in 2026
One newer metric is tracking the productivity of the human-machine collaboration, says KPMG report.
Dec. 24, 2025
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what's next in 2026
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The Trump administration’s efforts to reassert presidential control over independent agencies reveal a complex landscape for businesses and their supply chains.
Jan. 12, 2026
#342888637@Korn Vitthayanukarun|Dreamstime
Manager's Toolbox: Improving Employee Well-Being
A study by Lyra found that 75% of managers said they lack support to address employee well-being.
Dec. 29, 2025
#75690182@Rawpixelimage|Dreamstime
Turnover in Leadership is Harming Supply Chain Performance
Over half of companies in Gartner survey said turnover has disrupted their function’s ability to operate over the past three years.
Dec. 11, 2025
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Following a 41-day government shutdown, federal agencies like DOT and EEOC are resuming operations with new enforcement priorities, including increased CDL enforcement and DEI...
Nov. 19, 2025