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Intelligent Automation in Warehousing: An AI Roadmap

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping warehouse operations, offering new opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize decision-making, and increase performance. Yet while many organizations are investing in AI, adoption alone does not guarantee confidence or long-term success.

Why Brands Need To Rethink Their Returns Strategy Before Peak Season

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As retailers assess their returns programs in response to changing tariffs, now is also a good time to stress-test them before peak season hits.

How the GLP-1 Trend Is Impacting Retail Returns and Inventory

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Data analysis can help retailers better forecast how GLP-1 consumers are impacting their business.

Nike to Nearshore More Production as It Seeks to Shrink Itself

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The sportswear company wants to make its supply chain “more flexible, more responsive and more efficient,” COO Venky Alagirisamy said during a meeting with employees.

In the Game of Contract Chicken, Consumers Have the Most To Lose

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Businesses have spent years preparing for supply chain disruptions. Few are prepared for a reality where suppliers decide long-term contracts no longer make sense.

Houthis Gain Further Control of Red Sea

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:45:28 -0400

The Houthis earlier said they posed no threat to international shipping, and that they only planned to target vessels from Saudi Arabia.

Houthis Determined to Take Control of Red Sea Coast

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:12:11 -0400

The Houthis’ aim to force Saudi Arabia and the U.S. to lift the U.S. blockade on Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.

Next Generation Fulfillment Centers: From 12 to 5 Steps

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As supply chains face increasing pressure from labor shortages, rising customer expectations and growing SKU complexity, leading organizations are rethinking fulfillment operations to achieve greater speed, capacity and efficiency.

Fireside Chat with Gartner Expert Beth Moller: Leading at the Intersection: Building High-Performing Supply Chain Teams in the Age of AI

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:01:08 -0400

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Chief Supply Chain Officers face a critical challenge: building leadership teams that can break through functional silos, navigate competing priorities, and align around a shared purpose.

Podcast | ‘Too Hot to Ignore’: A Report on Extreme Heat in Garment Factories

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The heat is on in garment supply chain factories. Why aren’t brands taking action?

How the Talent Gap and Skill Shortages Are Impacting Innovation Across Manufacturing

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Having AI-driven solutions in place captures invaluable institutional knowledge, standardizes best practices, and provides those real-time insights that ultimately support better decisions

Amazon Plans Six-Fold Increase in Drone Delivery Service by End of 2026

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:19:04 -0400

The e-commerce giant said this rapid expansion will bring ultrafast drone delivery within reach of tens of millions of customers across the country.

State of Enterprise Shipping: A Market Moving Faster Than the Model

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A survey of 240 enterprise shipping organizations across six industries examined how they see, govern, and decide their shipping economics. Every respondent manages a multi-modal transportation network with substantial parcel operations. The results were clear: shipping has outgrown its operating model.

Beyond the RFP: Strategic Resilience Through a Mode-Diverse Capacity Solution

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For years, transportation procurement has largely followed a familiar playbook: Shippers issue an annual request for proposals, carriers submit rates, and those contracts are expected to hold steady until the next bidding cycle. Today, that approach has become much harder to sustain.

Walmart Reports ESG Results

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:38:56 -0400

The retail giant says its FY2026 ESG Report highlights the progress made across the company's shared value priorities.

Trump’s Latest Tariffs Hit with New Lawsuit by 25 States

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:16:41 -0400

Trump is rebuilding a tariff wall that was struck down in February 2026, when the Supreme Court ruled levies issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were illegal.

Shein Swings to Loss After End of De Minimis

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:46:54 -0400

The fast-fashion company, headquartered in Singapore but founded in China, is preparing for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

Wharton: Why Shipper Transparency is Necessary to Prevent Forced Labor

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A study by Wharton examines why importers choose to hide their names in public shipping data, and suggests a reform of redaction rules.

U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Widens to Biggest in More Than a Year

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:34:25 -0400

Data showed large declines in exports of both the volatile consumer goods category and capital goods, which in April had advanced to a record high.

Alibaba Sues U.S. Over 'Military' Blacklist

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:51:28 -0400

Alibaba said it had previously asked to meet with the DoD to address the Chinese military affiliation concerns.

Amazon Expands Super-Fast Deliveries in U.K.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:53:09 -0400

The same-day grocery service will be an additional free option for those signed up to the Amazon Prime subscription service.

Trump Begins Rebuilding His Tariff Wall Citing Forced Labor

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:13 -0400

Section 301 tariffs are seen as more legally sound and flexible than other powers Trump has eyed, but also more time-consuming.

$200M Venture Fund to Target U.S. Supply Chain Efficiency

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The fund will also seek to stimulate a revival in U.S. shipbuilding and other maritime operations.

The State of Warehouse Management and Fulfillment in 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With AI and automation evolving rapidly, warehouses are undergoing a major shift in how they operate and manage complexity. As intelligent tools become easier to adopt and automation becomes essential, top performers are pushing beyond small efficiency boosts. T

Labubu Dolls’ Clothing Found to Contain Banned Cotton

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Nonprofit groups have submitted information about Pop Mart’s use of cotton from Xinjiang and other alleged labor violations to officials at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Rerouted U.S. Imports Avoiding Trump’s Tariffs Top $300B

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:19 -0400

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith said that trade policy isn’t always incentivizing an American manufacturing renaissance.

One Year on from ‘Liberation Day’ – Uncertainty Trumps Efficiency in Supply Chains

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:08:27 -0400

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.

Chinese E-Tailer Seeks to Rival Amazon in U.K.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:37:26 -0400

The company is simultaneously launching in five other European markets — Germany, the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

EU Rejects U.S. Trade Probe Allegations of Market Overcapacity

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:46:55 -0400

The commission’s comments come hours after the U.S. launched a probe into major trading partners, including the EU and China.

Legal Fight Reopens Over Trump’s Push to Tax Low-Value Imports

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:30:15 -0400

Trump’s executive orders halting the exemption cite the same national emergencies he relied on in imposing the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.