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Crown Equipment Acquires Green Cubes Technology
Crown said the acquisition would provide an expanded range of energy solutions.
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Overview of Logistics Disruptions in October
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Import Cargo Still Strong as Peak Season Winds Down
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Logistics Index Is Highest in Two Years
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FreightSmith has launched FreightSmith Express and FreightSmith Pay, two solutions designed to eliminate friction, simplify transactions, and improve operational efficiency across...
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Nov. 11, 2026
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PalletVision has developed a loading dock system that tells you before the truck leaves whether a pallet is wrapped well enough to survive the trip.
Nov. 11, 2026
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Nov. 10, 2026

Powered Vehicles and Forklifts

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Top 10 Forklifts 2026
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
Explore the top 10 forklift manufacturers in a countdown-style podcast, from number 10 to number 1.
Oct. 27, 2026
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Top 10 Forklift Manufacturers of 2026
MH&L presents its annual ranking of the 10 biggest global manufacturers of forklifts, ranked by sales.
Oct. 20, 2026
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forklifts in warehouse
Why America’s next 250 years depend on the skilled workforce behind material handling.
Sept. 22, 2026
Total cost of ownership includes not just purchase price but also fuel, maintenance, downtime, and operator costs, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Aug. 18, 2026

Warehousing

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Industrial Demand Accelerates in Q3
The year-to-date total is 237.8 million sq. ft., up sharply from 97.7 million sq. ft. last year, says CBRE.
Oct. 30, 2026
The warehouse can no longer operate as an isolated node. Instead, the solution is a symbiotic relationship, with systems so integrated issues are identified and dealt with as ...
Oct. 22, 2026
Sourcing, transportation, warehousing, and distribution have traditionally been managed as distinct functions. In a more volatile supply environment, the boundaries between them...
Oct. 1, 2026
#293816240@Aleksei Gorodenkov|Dreamstime
Warehouses Moving to Operational Deployment of AI
Labor pressure is one of the driving forces moving AI beyond experimentation says Gartner.
Sept. 25, 2026

Transportation & Distribution

#22164412@Dmitry Kalinovsk|Dreamstime
Q3 Shipping Rates Fall, but Operators See Little Relief
"Every margin conversation we’re having right now comes back to what actually shipped. That’s where the money went and where operators should focus," said Eric Lemus of Deposco...
Oct. 29, 2026
#140763610#Brainstormoff|Dreamstime
Supply Chain Pipeline Efficiency Fell 49% in Q2
Higher freight and fuel costs created budget pressure across shippers and carriers, slowing new buying decisions despite signs of market recovery.
Oct. 16, 2026
#105863390@Jirapatch Iamkate|Dreamstime
3PLs Moving AI into Operational Use
However, new study from CSCMP finds data quality and legacy integration are barriers to scaling AI.
Oct. 9, 2026
AI is now a strategic priority, given its ability to connect transportation networks, automate processes and create high-quality, real-time data, says Descartes Systems Group....
Oct. 5, 2026

Global Supply Chain

Geopolitical risk is a top roadblock to growth, says Suketu Gandhi of Kearney.
Nov. 5, 2026
#358920103|ai@Justlight|Dreamstime
Reshoring to Grow 25% in 2026
Companies can turn reshoring momentum into stronger supply chains, said Harry Moser of Reshoring Initiative.
Nov. 4, 2026
#50476916@Arne9001|Dreamstime
Manufacturing Expands Again in September
The ISM Supplier Deliveries Index showed slowing performance for the 11th month in a row.
Nov. 3, 2026
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spreadsheets
Every operations team eventually outgrows the spreadsheet that got them started. A look at how to transform your monthly logistics cycle.
Nov. 2, 2026

Technology & Automation

Only 5% of companies will make at least 10% of their supply chain decisions by 2030, says Gartner.
Oct. 12, 2026
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AMRs in warehouse
Implementing AMRs in diverse distribution environments demands careful consideration of data accuracy, physical layout, and operational variability.
Oct. 7, 2026
#92138985@Teerapol24|Dreamstime
Creating Value from AI in Logistics
McKinsey says 74% of shippers now rate themselves four-plus out of five in their AI readiness across people, processes, systems, and governance.
Sept. 23, 2026
#146171327@Kittipong Jirasukhanont0/Dreamstime
Robotics for Packaging to Double by 2031
Research from PMMI found humanoid robots will grow from 0.1% to 5% of the market by 2031.
Sept. 8, 2026

Labor Management

AI is thinning the entry-level supply chain workforce faster than the talent pipeline can be redesigned says Gartner.
Nov. 6, 2026
Just 29% of analyzed codes include scenario-based questions and answers, leaving employees with few opportunities to understand how ethical standards apply to real operational...
Oct. 23, 2026
#49290296@Wavebrakemedia Ltd.|Dreamstime
Only 25% of Companies Actively Manage Warehouse Labor
“The warehouse has become one of the largest drivers of operational cost, yet many organizations still lack the visibility needed to understand what it truly costs to serve customers...
Sept. 15, 2026
#272262402@Gaewchiangmai|Dreamstime
30% of AI Laid Off Employees Will be Rehired by 2029
While workforce cuts may deliver short-term financial gains, they deplete talent pipelines and erode institutional knowledge, says Gartner.
Sept. 14, 2026