Warehouse automation decisions are often based on assumptions about future volume, labor, SKU mix, workflows, and facility requirements. The challenge is that those assumptions rarely stay fixed over the life of an automation investment.

Transportation costs are climbing, putting pressure on companies to find savings wherever they can. But the most obvious place to look is the transportation budget itself, where an organization can negotiate carrier rates, rebid contracts or shift freight to a cheaper service.

The cyclosporiasis outbreak has put a spotlight on how U.S. states and the federal government work together to track foodborne illnesses.

Supply chains are under increasing pressure to handle higher volumes, tighter delivery expectations, and more complex flows with fewer resources and less tolerance for error. This article explores five key trends shaping the shift from basic operational visibility to measurable business value.

Redesign the operating model, not just the network, the annual report's authors concluded.

Today, dashboards flag costly return rates, suspicious refund activity, or locations with abnormal behaviors. The insights are helpful, but typically arrive after the fact.

Every product that comes back into a supply chain activates a network of human touchpoints.

For supply chain leaders, the focus is determining where circular strategies create value, and where their complexity outweighs the benefits.

Resilient supply are better prepared to manage a recall, thanks to proper preparation and training, integrated systems and data, and alignment with trading partners. 

Technology, regulation and global data standards are coming together to create more connected, transparent supply chains that can respond to safety risks with more speed and precision.