The U.S. material handling industry now contributes $266 billion to the nationâs GDP, supports more than 1.9 million jobs, and generates $58.3 billion in tax revenue, according to new research. The findings come from MHI and Oxford Economicsâ updated Handling the U.S. Economy report, which measures the sectorâs expanding role in the overall economy and supply […]
Inside the Intelligent Supply Chain: How AI Transforms Visibility into Action For much of recent history, supply chains have been managed in the dark. Decisions were made based on outdated reports, incomplete data and executivesâ gut instincts. You may not find out about a delayed shipment or a supplier facing bankruptcy until hours or days […]
Bridging the Gap: How Customized EDI & API Solutions Can Power Seamless Supply Chain Communication For shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), effective communication is central to orchestrating complex supply chains and ensuring reliable shipment lifecycle management. In todayâs fast-paced logistics environment, every connection matters: whether youâre managing thousands of shipments or coordinating with a […]
Every item you see in a store or used in businesses and services comes through a warehouse at some point in its journey to the end user. The warehouse operations that keep things moving are essential to manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. Theyâre the processes linking production to delivery, helping keep customers happy, and protecting profitability. […]
Locus was recently acquired by Ingka Group, the parent company of IKEA Retail. The company uses agentic AI to help brands like Unilever and NestlĂ© make faster, smarter supply chain decisions while reducing emissions and avoiding disruptions. We spoke with Locus CEO Nishith Rastogi about how AI is changing logistics and what it means for […]
Schneider National has introduced Fast Track, a new service designed for shippers who need truck-like speed and reliability for their intermodal freight. The company says Fast Track combines its own truckload and intermodal assets with rail partnerships to create some of the fastest and most dependable lanes in the U.S. and Mexico. Whatâs Related âReliability […]
When Bryan Jensen walked into his interview at St. Onge Company 27 years ago, he didnât think he was about to start the second half of his career. âHonestly, I wasnât even sure I liked consultants,â he says with a laugh. âThe ones I worked with at Toys âRâ Us were all fresh out of […]
The cleanest voyages on the water arenât being made by brand-new vessels. In fact, the most efficient container ships are between 11 and 15 years old, outperforming newer fleets despite billions being spent worldwide on fleet renewals. Whatâs Related Thatâs one of the key takeaways from VesselBotâs Decoding Maritime Emissions Q3 2025 report, which analyzed […]
A new report from DHL Supply Chain finds that even after years of digital investment, many companies still arenât seeing the results they expected. Whatâs Related In its Insight 2030: Opportunities and Challenges for the Supply Chain of the Future study, DHL surveyed 350 supply chain leaders across North America and found that 91% of […]
After several years of steady increases, raises are flattening across the field Whatâs Related Materials handling professionals are still earning solid paychecks in 2025, but the rate of growth continues to cool. According to Modern Materials Handlingâs latest annual salary survey, the average salary reached $104,301, up slightly from $101,904 in 2024. The median salary […]
