Insights gathered from wholesalers and distributors ranging from electrical to industrial supply reveal five trends shaping warehouse operations today.

China is fighting back against what it sees as rising protectionism in the West.

The fragrance industry, once dominated by alcohol-based sprays packaged in glass bottles, is expanding to include oils, balms, solids, aerosols and other alternative formats that fall under hazmat regulations.

Amazon further clarified that the surcharge will be applied to fulfillment fees, not on the sale price of items.

After decades of pursuing supply chain efficiency, U.S. companies have turned their focus to what’s politely termed “resilience,” but might better be described as redundancy.

In today’s evolving environment, packaging has become a critical driver of cost savings, efficiency and sustainability. Businesses across all industries are facing rising shipping costs, labor shortages, and increasing pressure to operate more sustainably.

Diverse business models will continue to challenge traditional operating rules and require supply chains that are proactive, agile and resilient. 

Tariff changes are reshaping cross-border logistics, and have a growing impact on air cargo operations, says Scott Sangster, general manager of logistics service providers at Descartes.

The businesses that win will be those who reevaluate and set up a supply chain process that moves at the speed of the modern consumer.

Porch piracy is the most visible form of retail theft, but the ultimate solution to the larger question of return fraud has to reach well beyond the customer’s doorstep.