E-Commerce/Omni-Channel

Gartner: Top 25 Supply Chain Organizations Are Embracing AI

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:17:14 -0400

French energy technology multinational Schneider Electric retains top position for fourth consecutive year; Walmart climbs to third.

U.S. Adds BYD, Alibaba to ‘Chinese Military Companies’ List

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:05:24 -0400

The list includes some of China's biggest companies, many of which compete directly with major American companies

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.

Walmart Caps Usage of an AI Tool for Employees After High Demand

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:50 -0400

As companies incorporate AI into workflows, they’re finding this comes with costs, especially if employees use it heavily or for tasks involving large amounts of data.

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.

EU Fines Temu €200M for Selling Unsafe Products

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:03 -0400

An investigation dating back to October 2024 found that European consumers are a "very likely" to encounter illegal items in Temu's store.

Future-Proofing Parts Distribution

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:24:56 -0400

Learn how scalable robotics and adaptive fulfillment strategies can help operations respond faster to unpredictable demand, maximize storage and throughput, improve workforce engagement, and avoid costly automation mistakes.

Why AI-Driven Commerce Demands a New Standard for Product Data Integrity

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

None of this requires starting from scratch. The data most brands need to compete in an AI-driven world already exists.

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

Agentic AI and the $706B Returns Dilemma

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

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

Amazon Goes Wide with 30-Minute Deliveries Across U.S.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:24 -0400

Amazon said that it hopes to bring 30-minute deliveries to tens of millions of customers by the end of 2026.

Shein, Temu Trade Blows as U.K. Trial Spotlights Supply Chains

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The London trial offers a rare window into supply chains of Shein and Temu, and how ultra-fast fashion competes for shared suppliers and overlapping production networks.

Whirlpool Seeing ‘Recession-Level Industry Decline’ Because of War

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:02:15 -0400

Although Whirlpool produces about 80% of its major appliances at American factories, the company is still being hurt by international trade turmoil.

Amazon Cuts Workers, Phases Out Grocery Service in Singapore

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The move is part of a broader shift toward international e-commerce and prioritizes growing demand in Singapore for products sourced from overseas.

Crack the Code: Human-Machine Collaboration for Next-Level Supply Chain Planning

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:12:57 -0400

Join us for this engaging webinar as we explore the fundamentals of Human-Machine collaboration in supply chain planning. We’ll discuss strategic considerations, practical approaches, and emerging best practices to help you unlock greater value, enhance decision-making, and build more adaptive and resilient planning processes.

How to Run a Freight Audit and Pay RFP That Actually Delivers Savings

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Modern shippers face growing complexity in managing transportation spend, yet the RFP processes used to evaluate freight audit and payment (FAP) providers remain largely outdated.

JetBlue Sued Over ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Claims

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The claim came after Jet Blue advised a customer complaining about a price rise on a flight to clear their cache or book via an incognito browser window.

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.

Supply Chain Startup Wins Pitch Competition at Business School

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Started in 1997, Be Your Own Boss Bowl is a pitch competitions for young entrepreneurs.

The 2026 Manufacturing Shifts You Can’t Ignore

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:21:35 -0400

This webinar provides a high-level walkthrough of the 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain report, distilling insights from 300+ industry leaders into clear, actionable themes.

Five Trends Every Distribution Leader Should Know About in 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

China Introduces New Rules to Discourage Foreign Business Exodus

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:17:11 -0400

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

The Hidden Supply Chain Complexity Behind Fragrance Products

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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 Announces Fuel Surcharge for U.S. Sellers

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:46:48 -0400

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

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.

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in Packaging

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

How Diverse Business Models Are Redefining Supply Chains

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Watch: How Tariffs Are Impacting Airfreight Strategies

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Four Trends to Watch in the Age of ‘Always-On’ Supply Chains

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:50:36 -0400

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.