After several years of steady increases, raises are flattening across the field What’s Related Materials handling professionals are still earning solid paychecks in 2025, but the rate of growth continues to cool. According to Modern Materials Handling’s latest annual salary survey, the average salary reached $104,301, up slightly from $101,904 in 2024. The median salary […]
More than half of Gen Z say they’d consider a career in driving, seeing it as flexible, independent, and increasingly tech-driven. New research from Samsara found that 58% of respondents aged 16 to 25 find a driver-focused job appealing, while 62% have a positive view of the logistics industry overall. What’s Related Flexible schedules topped […]
The supply chain world looks very different from just a few years ago. Technology, automation, and sustainability are reshaping how companies hire and operate. That shift is creating new jobs across logistics, planning, and supply chain analytics, many of which offer strong career growth and competitive salaries. Here are 10 of the fastest-growing supply chain […]
Free shipping isn’t really free, but it’s still one of the most powerful tools online retailers have to win customers. What’s Related According to the 2025 E-Commerce Trends Report: Business Edit from DHL eCommerce, 96% of retailers say their logistics offering directly impacts sales, and 86% believe “free” delivery and returns improve performance. For most, that […]
Skanska has started construction on a new cargo facilities project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), part of a larger effort to modernize the airport’s infrastructure and meet growing freight demand. What’s Related The redevelopment includes a 95,000-square-foot cargo building, 25,000 square feet of mezzanine office space, and a 17,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment (GSE) maintenance […]
The U.S. services sector returned to growth in October, according to the latest Services ISM Report on Business. The index rose to 52.4, up from September’s 50.0 reading, signaling expansion after a brief pause. What’s Related ISM Chair Steve Miller said the uptick reflects “positive signs” in activity and new orders, even as employment remains […]
As tariffs and trade policies shift around the world, manufacturers are rethinking how and where they build products. Mercury CEO Josh Medow says the key is planning early, diversifying suppliers, and creating supply chains flexible enough to adapt when trade rules change. What’s Related Supply Chain 24/7: Let’s start with the big picture. What’s behind […]
The Suez Canal Authority is reporting its first major increase in ship traffic since the regional crisis began in late 2023, with October marking the highest monthly rate of returning vessels in nearly two years. What’s Related According to the authority, 229 ships transited the canal last month, part of a steady recovery between July […]
A new global report shows that process safety challenges are worsening as facilities age and experienced workers retire, but artificial intelligence is increasingly playing a role in improving safety. What’s Related Sphera’s 2025 Process Safety Report found that confidence in managing major accident hazards has fallen. Only 27% of organizations say they are “very confident” […]
Whole Foods Market and Amazon are teaming up to make grocery shopping easier by bringing both brands under one roof. A new pilot store in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, lets customers shop for natural and organic foods from Whole Foods while also picking up national name-brand groceries and household items from Amazon, all in one trip. […]
