French tech startup Mistral AI has signed a $110 million deal with shipping giant CMA CGM to build custom AI tools for its shipping, logistics, and media operations. The five-year partnership will focus on speeding up customer service and improving fact-checking in the company’s media outlets. What’s Related Mistral will work directly with CMA CGM teams […]
Trust in self-driving cars is slowly growing, but most U.S. drivers still aren’t ready to hop in. According to a recent AAA survey, only 13% of drivers said they would feel comfortable riding in a self-driving vehicle, up slightly from 9% last year. Still, nearly 60% say they’re afraid to ride in one. What’s Related […]
Cyber threats are now the number one concern for supply chain leaders, edging out tariffs in a new national survey of industry executives. The findings come from West Monroe’s latest Quarterly Supply Chain Poll, conducted March 18–24 across 250 executives in manufacturing, retail, and distribution. What’s Related When asked to rank the biggest risks facing […]
A new survey from fleet analytics firm EVAI reveals that small and mid-size fleet managers are eager to embrace electric vehicles—if they can get better data. According to the March 2025 survey of over 2,500 fleet executives, many operators say they need stronger partnerships with auto dealers and better tools to track total cost of ownership (TCO) […]
In a letter sent to customers and partners, Newcastle Systems announced it has been acquired by TouchPoint, Inc., effective April 2. Newcastle will now join TouchPoint’s Intelligent Inventory Management platform, which also includes SupplyPoint and Morse Watchmans. What’s Related “This combination strengthens our capabilities across inventory management, warehousing, and distribution,” said Staci Kroon, President & […]
The freight world was thrust into turmoil over President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on freight transportation across both the Canadian and Mexican borders and as high as 35% on China and other countries. What’s Related It’s 10%, that is, except for auto parts, which got a 25% tariff. And then there are entire industries employing […]
In today’s supply chain, a well-designed user interface (UI) and seamless user experience (UX) are more critical than ever. As warehouses adopt advanced technologies to optimize operations, intuitive and user-friendly systems have become essential for boosting productivity, reducing costs, and simplifying processes. Find out below why UI/UX matters and how it impacts your warehouse operations: […]
As companies look to automate their operations, one of the biggest strategic decisions they face is whether to insource or outsource automation. Each approach comes with its own set of benefits, challenges and long-term implications. Choosing the right path depends on your organization’s goals, resources and operational needs. Insourcing Automation What’s Related Insourcing automation means […]
The U.S. trade landscape just changed dramatically. In a webinar held Thursday, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen and VP of Customs Bernie Hart broke down what the new executive orders from the Trump administration really mean — including the end of the de minimis exemption, sweeping new tariffs under a “reciprocal” framework, and a warning to […]
Optimizing various warehouse processes is a sure-fire way to reduce costs and improve the customer experience. Of all the activities that happen in a warehouse, order picking is probably the one most ripe for optimization. Fortunately, it is also one that many businesses are choosing to automate. Here is why your warehouse might want to […]
