Inventory confidence is built on trust that the system reflects reality on the warehouse floor, and not a delayed or idealized version of it. Across conversations on the Locus Robotics’ “Warehouse Automation Matters” podcast over the past two years, warehouse leaders rarely describe inventory accuracy as a static metric. Instead, they talk about confidence in […]
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are raising concerns about potential disruptions to global trade routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for energy shipments. We spoke with Sarah Jinhui Wu, a Professor of Operations Management at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, about how instability in the region could affect […]
A recent Gartner report warns that supply chains in their current form may struggle to remain effective within the next two years as artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions, and changing customer expectations reshape how companies run their operations. What’s Related The firm said chief supply chain officers are under pressure to change how their supply chains work as AI, geopolitical […]
Industrial manufacturers expect the share of highly automated processes across their operations to nearly triple by 2030, rising from 18% today to 50%, according to a new outlook from PwC. What’s Related The projection comes from PwC’s Global Industrial Manufacturing Sector Outlook, based on a survey of 443 manufacturing executives worldwide. The findings point to […]
Procurement teams are expected to take on more work in 2026, even as staffing levels and budgets move in the opposite direction. What’s Related The Hackett Group’s 2026 Procurement Agenda and Key Issues Study projects an 8% increase in procurement activity next year. At the same time, headcount is expected to decline by 0.9%, and operating […]
Nearly two weeks after the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, supply chains are still sorting through what it actually means. While some see temporary cost relief, most say uncertainty remains the defining theme. We asked four industry leaders what has changed, what hasn’t, and what to watch next: Brian Cupp, VP of Operations and Strategic Initiatives […]
At a high level, warehouses, DCs, and fulfillment centers are still doing what they’ve always done: receiving goods, storing or cross-docking them, and then shipping them back out the door to either an end customer or another distribution site. The basic flow hasn’t changed much, even as e-commerce growth pushed companies to expand networks and […]
Target said that same-day delivery, powered by its Target Circle 360 membership program, grew more than 30% in the fourth quarter, a sign that demand for faster fulfillment remains strong even as overall sales growth remains modest. What’s Related The retailer highlighted the increase in its latest earnings report, pointing to continued momentum in same-day services, including delivery and […]
A Coco delivery robot turned into an unexpected neighborhood menace in East Hollywood last month, tearing through a residential fence and dragging it down the street before anyone could stop it, according to KTLA. What’s Related The autonomous sidewalk robot, operated by Los Angeles-based startup Coco, became tangled in a homeowner’s fence and kept moving, pulling […]
Cisco has released its latest State of Industrial AI Report, showing that AI is now widely used across factories, utilities, and transportation. What’s Related The report is based on a survey of more than 1,000 operational technology decision-makers across 19 countries and 21 industrial sectors. It finds that 61% of industrial organizations are using AI […]
