As budgets lock for the new year, supply chain leaders want clear steps they can take to get ready for 2026. Costs are rising, labor is tight, and trade conditions keep shifting, so teams are looking for practical ways to steady their operations and plan for what’s ahead. Most expect another year of change, which […]
This story appeared in the December 2025 issue of Modern Materials Handling. What’s Related In a world obsessed by automation and AI, it’s a little too easy to overlook people in the warehouse. But not here, today. Instead, we’re going to force the issue. You see, lots of people work in warehouses. More than 1.83 million as […]
Rare earth mineral supplies remain heavily concentrated in a small number of countries, with China holding a commanding lead over the rest of the world. As of January 2025, China controls an estimated 44 million metric tons of rare-earth reserves, more than double that of any other country, according to a chart shared by Visual […]
Amazon is developing a new “rush” pickup service that would let shoppers collect orders at Amazon-owned stores within an hour, according to a Business Insider report. What’s Related The service would allow customers to place a single, “unified” order that combines items from Amazon’s online marketplace with products stocked inside its physical stores. Those locations […]
New York City has launched a new freight pilot that uses its waterways to move goods instead of relying almost entirely on trucks, a shift city leaders say could reduce congestion, cut emissions, and make deliveries more reliable. What’s Related The pilot activates a marine freight route between Manhattan’s Pier 79 and the Brooklyn Marine […]
The global supply chain is set for significant transformation in 2026. Companies in the U.S. face a complex landscape shaped by geopolitical pressures, regulatory changes, technological innovation, and evolving market expectations. What’s Related To navigate these shifts successfully, strategic planning, digital innovation, and risk management will be instrumental. The following ten trends are expected to […]
A stretch of highway in Indiana just did something that has never been done before in the U.S.: It charged a heavy-duty electric truck while it was driving. What’s Related Researchers at Purdue University successfully tested a short section of road that wirelessly sends power through the pavement and into a moving electric semi truck. […]
https://www.supplychain247.com/topic/tag/Order_FulfillmentIn today’s logistics environment, volatility has become the norm. Labor shortages, unpredictable demand cycles, and rising customer expectations are pushing warehouse operators to rethink the traditional “optimize once and maintain” mindset. In 2026, the most successful operations will be those designed to adapt to whatever comes next. What’s Related There are a few key shifts […]
A new joint venture between automotive suppliers Sodecia and AAPICO will build a 120 million dollar manufacturing facility in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, according to an announcement from the Office of the Governor. The plant will be the partnership’s first site in the United States and will create 392 jobs in a region that has […]
As OpenAI moves deeper into online shopping with its new Instant Checkout feature, retailers are facing a major shift in how their products get discovered. It’s no longer just about price, ads, and reviews. Now, supply chain performance itself plays a direct role in whether a product even shows up in AI-powered search results. What’s […]
