Gartner says humanoid robots are not ready to play a major role in supply chain and manufacturing operations anytime soon. What’s Related Through 2028, fewer than 100 companies are expected to move humanoid robots beyond early testing, and fewer than 20 will actually put them into live production environments, according to new research from Gartner. […]
Manufacturing and supply chain-heavy companies are showing up in a bigger way on Glassdoor’s list of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2026, a sign that employee satisfaction is growing in sectors once overlooked in workplace rankings. What’s Related Eleven manufacturers made the cut this year, up from eight in 2025. Companies with major […]
As autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have become a more common warehouse technology, many myths have arisen about how they work, what they are capable of, and when they can be used. While many of these myths can cause concern, they are easily disproven. Download the whitepaper to learn what the 10 AMR myths are and […]
Amazon has started a new delivery service in London that brings groceries and everyday essentials to people’s doors in about 30 minutes. What’s Related Amazon Now is launching in select parts of Southwark and will roll it out to more areas over time. It offers thousands of items customers might need on short notice, including […]
In a constantly changing world, warehouses operate under constant pressure and change. Warehouse leaders must balance the everyday concerns including warehouse efficiency, productivity, cost control, and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. At the same time, they need the agility to respond quickly to disruptions and seize new opportunities when they appear. The challenge is that […]
A federal rule that would tighten who can hold a non-domiciled commercial driver’s license is drawing strong pushback from the trucking and logistics industry, with critics warning it could sideline thousands of drivers. What’s Related A non-domiciled commercial driver’s license allows states to issue a CDL to drivers who are legally authorized to work in […]
Many logistics leaders are heading into 2026 with big expectations for Agentic AI, but a large share are still not ready to put it to work. What’s Related Nearly half of logistics organizations (42%) say they are not exploring Agentic AI at all and continue to rely on more traditional AI and machine learning tools, […]
Tariffs imposed over the past year are contributing to rising layoffs and higher costs across supply chains, according to a new survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management and CNBC. What’s Related The study found that 32% of supply chain managers report layoffs at their companies, double the number from April. The findings come as […]
Micron Technology has officially broken ground on a massive new chipmaking campus in central New York, kicking off a long-term project the company says will expand U.S. chip production and help steady supply chains. What’s Related The groundbreaking took place Jan. 16 in Clay, New York, marking the first construction step on what Micron calls […]
Less-than-truckload (LTL) General Rate Increases (GRIs) are a routine, but often misunderstood part of freight shipping. They reflect carriers’ response to inflationary pressures from labor, fuel, equipment, and regulatory costs. These increases, typically announced annually, directly impact your shipping expenses and can feel like an unavoidable hit. Download the whitepaper to see how FreightWise can […]
