Initiative will launch a “high-visibility dashboard” connecting major transportation hubs directly to ocean carriers, trucking companies, railroads and retailers, Sean Duffy said.

The practice first emerged in the U.S. as technology companies rushed to secure generation capacity for energy-hungry data centers, and has since spread to Europe and the Middle East.

DCSA says the collaboration will support the development and implementation of shared industry standards aimed at improving interoperability and enabling more seamless data exchange across stakeholders.

Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit, explains how organizations can start small with AI, automate repetitive tasks, connect siloed data sources, and generate quick wins.

Tesla has been in the storage battery business since 2015, and Ford said in 2025 that it would convert a factory in Kentucky to make large batteries.

Warehouse leaders should process-map current operations, identify pain points and understand where manual workarounds already exist before beginning the selection process.

The platform was developed with input from a council of 13 global procurement organizations representing some of the world's most complex supply chains.

The path forward is smarter architecture — fewer platforms, governed by the people who know the business best.

The next phase of supply chain management will be defined by how effectively companies can ensure that product identity remains accurate, aligned and executable across their network.

The cold chain industry is evolving and packaging strategies must keep up.