#172987675@Pop Nukoonrat|Dreamstime
NRF Forecasts 4.4% Annual Retail Sales Growth
"While the geopolitical environment and ongoing trade policy challenges warrant close attention, we remain optimistic that the underlying fundamentals of the U.S. economy will...
#129805491@Screen Wrightstudio|Dreamstime
Supply Chain Scenarios to Consider Due to War in Iran
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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
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New MIT AI Simulator Optimizes Warehouse Inventory
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Learning Resources

Exec-Edge-Iran-Banner
This ebook explores the profound impact of Middle East conflicts on global supply chains, highlighting disruptions in air and sea transportation, rising costs, and strategic considerati...
March 16, 2026
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Geopolitical shocks, shifting trade alliances and volatile tariffs are reshaping global supply chains. Join our webinar on March 31, 12 pm EDT, to learn how leaders are redesigning...
March 31, 2026
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CNH advanced its sustainability goals through efficient resource use and cleaning automation
Sept. 5, 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

Great Question Podcast

New Products

project44
project44 Freight Procurement Agent
project44 has introduced the AI Freight Procurement Agent to automate carrier selection, rate benchmarking and negotiations across modes.
March 19, 2026
Dematic
Dematic Command Center
Dematic has introduced Command Center, a vendor-agnostic, centralized intelligence platform for warehouse operations.
March 18, 2026
Nulogy
Nulogy Supplier Compliance Management
Nulogy has launched Nulogy Supplier Compliance Management, a solution designed to centralize and automate supplier compliance for procurement, supply chain and quality assurance...
March 18, 2026
BlueBotics
BlueBotics SmartPass
BlueBotics has launched SmartPass, part of its ANT software suite for AGVs and AMRs.
March 17, 2026

Powered Vehicles and Forklifts

Logisnext Americas
Logisnext Americas logo
The company will adopt the new name, Logisnext Americas, starting April 30, aligning with its Vision 2035 strategy.
March 12, 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

Warehousing

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Maximizing Efficiency: Proven strategies for warehouse storage design, layout, and technology to optimize space and boost productivity.
March 12, 2026
#114445688@Dymax|Dreamstime
Large Warehouse Deals Back as Big-Box Leasing Rebounds
Demand increased 32% year-over-year, said Cushman & Wakefield.
March 12, 2026
#208000160@Biancoblue|Dreamstime
Rigid Warehouse Automation Not Addressing Disruptions
Survey from Lucas Systems find 51% of companies said their automation systems are unprepared to deal with unforeseen changes.
March 9, 2026
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40% of Large Warehouses Will Adopt Gamification Tools by 2028
Gamification aids employee experiences by "combining engagement, skill-building and recognition in a practical way," says Federica Stufano of Gartner.
Feb. 17, 2026

Transportation & Distribution

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Intermodal Downshifts in Q4
"While aggregate intermodal volume weakened by 2%. year-over-year for Q4 2025, the domestic market actually decoupled from this trend, showing 2.2 % growth,” said Intermodal Association...
Feb. 19, 2026
#105863390@Jirapatch Iamkate|Dreamstime
Transportation Showing Signs of Capacity Challenges
The market is being affected by end-of-year port performance and evolving warehouse trends driven by new inventory strategies, said ITS Logistics.
Feb. 3, 2026
#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
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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

Global Supply Chain

#24690690@Vilaimages|Dreamstime
How Has Your Shipping Strategy Changed Due to MidEast War?
With few options available for shipping, MH&L wants to hear what its readers are doing.
March 13, 2026
#1267684@Pavel Losevsky|Dreamstime
Raw Material Supply Chain Distruptions for MidEast War
The supply of aluminum, sulfur and fertilizer chemicals is being negatively impacted by the war with Iran.
March 13, 2026
#105863390@Jirapatch Iamkate|Dreamstime
Geopolitics, Tariffs, Cargo Theft: Issues Logistics Sector Faces
ITS Logistics Index finds that the many challenges facing the issue will reshape shipping patterns.
March 11, 2026
#156127492@Mr. Siwabud Verapaisam|r|Dreamstime
Import Cargo Volume Will Decrease First Half of Year
National Retail survey said it's too soon to gauge the impact of the conflict in Iran.
March 9, 2026

Technology & Automation

#216959725@Melpomenem|Dreamstime
Value Creation Drives AI Supply Chain Success
The value of AI is that it gives companies more time to become more strategic, innovative, and competitive, explains Joseph Esteves, CEO of Maine Pointe.
March 10, 2026
#408706970@Gaewchiangmai|Dreamstime
Agentic AI to Replace Entry Level Supply Chain Hiring
Gartner survey found that 51% of companies say the technology will drive a shift to overall workforce reductions.
Feb. 27, 2026
#400727037@Ai Biancoblue|Dreamstime
AI Cuts Supply Chain Costs Up to 20%
Accenture survey finds AI could reduce operational expenditures up to 24%, cutting manual interventions by as much as 50%.
Feb. 26, 2026
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Procurement is fast-evolving into a connected, AI and data-led capability that drives enterprise value creation.
Feb. 13, 2026

Labor Management

#6481694@Bonita Cheshier|Dreamstime
DOL Proposes Independent Contractor Rule
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The proposed ruling would be a win for the 400,000 drayage drivers who choose to work as independent contractors," said IANA CEO Anne Reinke.
March 3, 2026
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On February 20, DOT said that all truckers will have to take license tests in English.
Feb. 23, 2026
#481694@Bonita Cheshier|Dreamstime
Truckers Experiencing Mental Health Stress
77% of drivers in a new survey said mental fatigue made them more prone to errors on the road.
Feb. 9, 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