A new report from TraceGains shows that many food and beverage brands are falling behind in modernizing their supply chains, even as they face rising economic pressure, compliance demands, and material shortages. Based on a survey of 165 supply chain, R&D, quality, and innovation leaders, the report reveals that 69% still rely on outdated manual […]
Amazon is investing more than $4 billion to expand its rural delivery network, aiming to bring faster shipping to customers in small towns and less populated areas across the U.S. The company says the move will create over 100,000 new jobs and help speed up deliveries by as much as 50% in these regions. Once […]
In an era where tariffs are disrupting global trade and business with little notice, enterprises are under pressure to stay agile and prepared – ready to pivot quickly, make informed decisions, and protect their supply chains from unforeseen cost increases. Take Control of Tariff Disruptions with GEP SMART –Â AI-Powered Source-to-Pay Platform In a world where […]
French shipping giant CMA CGM has officially bought Air Belgium, taking over the struggling airline’s brand, four cargo planes, and 124 of its 401 employees. The move gives CMA CGM a stronger presence in Europe and adds a third air cargo hub in Belgium, joining its existing operations in France and the U.S. What’s Related […]
Conversations around AI in the supply chain have shifted in the last couple of years. When generative AI first emerged, people often framed it in terms of its potential. Recently, though, a range of applications in predictive analytics, autonomous routing, and real-time optimization have moved from theory to reality. What’s Related Still, logistics pros sometimes struggle […]
French government officials are pushing to add a small handling fee to low-cost items bought online from outside the European Union. The move is aimed at curbing the surge of packages arriving from companies like Temu and Shein, which are mostly shipped from China. The proposal, announced during a visit to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport […]
​Distributors across the U.S. are sounding the alarm as new tariffs and potential tax hikes threaten to squeeze already tight margins and disrupt supply chains. A recent survey by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) and Modern Distribution Management (MDM) reveals that many in the industry are bracing for large cost increases and operational challenges […]
Combining Advanced Packaging and Picking Technologies Performance Health prides themselves on providing products and services that make people’s lives better. By servicing the post-op and rehabilitation sector of the medical field, as well as athletes, they’ve been able to do just that. However, with increasing demand, their distribution center needed some help to fulfill orders […]
Nearly half of supply chain leaders say they plan to pass new tariff costs directly to customers, according to a new Gartner survey. The second most popular strategy? Making changes within their supply chains. The survey polled 126 supply chain leaders between March 17 and April 7, with most respondents coming from companies that earn […]
UPS will cut about 20,000 jobs this year and close 73 buildings, part of a major cost-cutting effort tied to fewer package deliveries from Amazon. The job cuts represent just over 4% of the company’s workforce. They are part of its larger’ Network of the Future’ strategy, which includes running fewer buildings, using more automation, […]
