Amazon is moving forward with plans for what could be its largest retail store ever, a roughly 229,000-square-foot big-box shop in Orland Park, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. That footprint would be larger than a typical Walmart Supercenter. What’s Related The Orland Park Plan Commission voted 6-1 on Jan. 13 to approve the project and send […]
As holiday shopping wraps up, retailers are heading into what logistics providers now call “returns season.” And for many companies, returns are no longer just a cost to manage. They have become a deciding factor in whether shoppers buy at all. What’s Related New data from DHL shows just how big the shift has been. […]
Most supply chain teams operate against metrics tied to their specific role. Procurement focuses on unit cost reductions. Manufacturing prioritizes utilization and output. Distribution emphasizes throughput and efficiency. Transportation teams optimize for consolidation and on-time delivery. What’s Related Each of these goals makes sense in isolation. Together, they often pull the organization in different directions. […]
The Port of Virginia is close to wrapping up its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program, with one of its most important pieces set to be delivered in early 2026. What’s Related In February, the port is scheduled to begin offering the deepest shipping channels on the U.S. East Coast. A years-long effort to deepen and […]
For players across the freight industry, the spot market has long served as both a barometer of supply-demand dynamics and a strategic tool for managing capacity, costs, and operational flexibility. As the industry moves into 2026, the role of spot freight is evolving. What was once primarily viewed as a last-resort option is increasingly being […]
Loftware released its 2026 Top 5 Trends in Product Identification and Supply Chain report based on a survey of more than 400 supply chain professionals across 55 countries. The research looks at how companies are adapting their operations as disruption, regulation, and complexity become the norm rather than the exception. What’s Related Here’s a quick […]
In this increasingly digitized and interconnected world, cyber risk has emerged as a critical concern that extends far beyond traditional IT boundaries. Yet, many organizations still overlook the extent to which vulnerabilities can lurk beneath the surface of their supply chain operations. From third-party vendor access to warehouse automation and cloud misconfigurations, hidden cyber gaps […]
U.S. warehouse construction has stopped declining, but the market is far from a full recovery. What’s Related That’s according to a recent report from Matthieu Kulezak of Interact Analysis, which looks at the state of warehouse development across the U.S. after more than a year of slowing activity. The report says construction levels appear to […]
Return-related fraud is costing retailers more money as e-commerce continues to grow. LiquiDonate released its 2026 Returns Fraud Report this week, detailing how fraudulent returns are becoming more common across online retail and adding pressure to already-thin margins. The report outlines how return fraud happens, how much it costs retailers, and what companies can do to […]
Trade between the United States and China remains well below pre-tariff levels, but new data suggest parts of the relationship may be stabilizing after a turbulent year. What’s Related The analysis from Project44 shows that U.S. exports to China improved in December, marking the first year-over-year increase after months of steady declines. While the rebound was […]
