Welcome to Leadership Lessons — real stories from supply chain leaders on how they built their careers and what they’ve learned along the way. In this edition, we talk with Frank Granieri, Chief Commercial Officer at A. Duie Pyle. He shares how loading UPS trailers at 18, studying finance at Penn State, and earning his […]
Most truckers are staying positive even as freight rates remain under pressure, according to a new Q3 2025 survey of owner-operators and small fleets released by Truckstop.com and Bloomberg Intelligence. What’s Related The Q3 2025 survey of 211 carriers, mostly small fleets and owner-operators, found that 60% reported load volumes holding steady or rising compared […]
Tesla says it plans to deliver a brand-new Model Y straight from the factory to a customer’s home on June 28—without anyone behind the wheel. The test, set to take place in Austin, will mark the company’s first attempt at a fully autonomous delivery using its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. What’s Related CEO Elon Musk […]
5 Reasons You Need an AI-Powered CRM: Why Leaders Are Rethinking Customer Engagement CRM platforms used to be simple systems of record-a place to log customer information, track deals, and manage contacts. But in 2025, that’s not enough. Today’s customers expect instant answers, personalized interactions, and proactive service. To meet these demands, businesses need more […]
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) Version 26, part of the 2025 release wave 1, brings significant enhancements to its Power BI integration, making it easier than ever for businesses to unlock actionable insights from their data. With these updates, organizations can expect more intuitive data visualization, improved user experience, and greater flexibility in how […]
Microsoft announced they will increase the subscription pricing for Dynamics 365 Business Central effective October 1, 2025. The new prices are as follows (annual subscription): Essentials: $80 per user/month (up from $70) Premium: $110 per user/month (up from $100) Device License: $45 per device/month (up from $40) These pricing changes are accompanied by expanded default […]
In today’s business environment, supply chains are facing mounting pressure. Disruptions are more frequent, costs are rising across the board, and customer expectations continue to escalate. For businesses of all sizes, these challenges can create significant operational strain-and impact the bottom line. Yet, there’s a clear opportunity. With the right strategies and technologies, even the […]
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), a major food distributor for Whole Foods, Cub Foods, and co-op grocers nationwide, was hit by a cyberattack last week that forced parts of its system offline and delayed shipments to stores across the country. What’s Related UNFI discovered “unauthorized activity” on its network on June 5 and quickly shut […]
U.S. manufacturing is making a comeback, but a growing labor shortage threatens its momentum. As retirements rise and younger workers opt out, nearly 2 million jobs could go unfilled by 2033. We spoke with Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, to find out what’s driving the gap and what the industry needs to do to close […]
Birla Carbon is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon black additives globally, and a flagship business of the US $65 billion Aditya Birla Group. For more than 160 years, Birla Carbon has been at the forefront of the carbon black industry, pushing innovation and development to ensure that practically any need […]
