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Material Handling & Logistics provides news, analysis, technology and best practices for managers overseeing supply chain, warehousing and transportation in the manufacturing sector.
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Generative AI Will Shape the Future of Procurement
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Manufacturing Outlook for 2025
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Highlights

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Labor Management

Trump Blazes New Path for His Second Term

Dec. 13, 2024
Federal agencies face major shake-ups… in some cases.
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Technology & Automation

A New Approach to Supply Chain Execution

Nov. 22, 2024
With the dynamic nature of logistics, companies need to quickly adapt to disruptions and changes in demand.
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Truck Tonnage Was Up 1.2% in October
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Truck Tonnage Was Up 1.2% in October

Nov. 21, 2024
“The slow, and choppy, climb off of the bottom continued in October,” according to the ATA.
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Record Number of  Thanksgiving Holiday Shoppers
Global Supply Chain

Record Number of Thanksgiving Holiday Shoppers

Nov. 20, 2024
Black Friday is still the most popular day to shop, with 131.7 million people shopping, says the National Retail Federation.
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Business Leaders Call On Governments to Accelerate Net Zero Transition
Global Supply Chain

Business Leaders Call On Governments to Accelerate Net Zero Transition

Nov. 19, 2024
Halving emissions by 2030 requires investment says World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

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Retail Sourcing Trends to Watch in 2025
Global Supply Chain

Retail Sourcing Trends to Watch in 2025

Nov. 13, 2024
Trade wars, inflation, geopolitics and disruption are factors companies will need to address next year.
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Majority of Leaders See Net Zero Transition as Opportunity
Global Supply Chain

Majority of Leaders See Net Zero Transition as Opportunity

Nov. 12, 2024
Failing to manage risk could put 10%-30% of revenue at risk, says Slyvera survey.
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Import Cargo Could Surge Ahead of Potential Port Strike and Tariffs
Global Supply Chain

Import Cargo Could Surge Ahead of Potential Port Strike and Tariffs

Nov. 11, 2024
"Neither of these developments is good for retailers, their customers or the economy," said the National Retail Federation.
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Logistic Index Shows Growth in October
Global Supply Chain

Logistics Managers’ Index Shows Growth in October

Nov. 8, 2024
The sustained growth is driven largest by a 2.8% increase in consumer spending.