Modern warehouses don’t run on a single system. They rely on a growing mix of automation, robotics, devices, and external applications, all of which need to communicate seamlessly. That’s where Elastic Communicator, part of Softeon’s WMS Enablement Tools, comes in. Elastic Communicator is Softeon’s integration enablement platform, designed to quickly and reliably connect warehouse systems […]
An Iowa hot sauce brand is taking a former manufacturing partner to court, claiming that poorly made bottles bubbled, fermented, and, in some cases, exploded, costing the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. What’s Related Lola’s Fine Sauces has filed a lawsuit against EcoIdeas Innovation Inc., alleging the manufacturer breached its contract and caused roughly […]
FedEx Corp. has named the board of directors for its future independent freight business, FedEx Freight, as the company prepares for its planned spin-off on June 1. What’s Related The 10-member board includes current FedEx leaders, as well as executives from transportation, logistics, finance, technology, and public policy. FedEx said the group will guide FedEx Freight […]
The United States Postal Service is opening the door for shippers and logistics providers to bid for direct access to its last-mile delivery facilities, a move that could change how packages move through the final stretch of delivery. What’s Related Under the plan, USPS would allow outside companies to drop packages directly at its local […]
C.H. Robinson is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to keep one national set of rules for freight brokers, arguing that different state laws would hurt safety, raise costs, and create confusion across supply chains. What’s Related Earlier this week, the Minnesota-based logistics provider filed a merits brief in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, a case […]
Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG) is working with NVIDIA to deliver more real-time insight into logistics, using AI to help spot problems earlier and suggest next steps before disruptions spread. What’s Related The work combines EPG’s logistics software with NVIDIA’s AI technology, including tools that analyze live video and operational data from warehouses. The goal is […]
International returns have quietly become much more complicated and expensive for U.S. brands following the elimination of the de minimis rule for imports. What’s Related For years, packages valued under $800 could enter the U.S. without duties or taxes. That’s no longer the case. Every shipment coming into the country now faces duties, tariffs, taxes, […]
Amazon is moving forward with plans for what could be its largest retail store ever, a roughly 229,000-square-foot big-box shop in Orland Park, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. That footprint would be larger than a typical Walmart Supercenter. What’s Related The Orland Park Plan Commission voted 6-1 on Jan. 13 to approve the project and send […]
As holiday shopping wraps up, retailers are heading into what logistics providers now call “returns season.” And for many companies, returns are no longer just a cost to manage. They have become a deciding factor in whether shoppers buy at all. What’s Related New data from DHL shows just how big the shift has been. […]
Most supply chain teams operate against metrics tied to their specific role. Procurement focuses on unit cost reductions. Manufacturing prioritizes utilization and output. Distribution emphasizes throughput and efficiency. Transportation teams optimize for consolidation and on-time delivery. What’s Related Each of these goals makes sense in isolation. Together, they often pull the organization in different directions. […]
