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In this podcast S&P Global Market Intelligence Economist Paul Bingham touched upon various aspects of the freight economy, including: trade and tariffs; sourcing and nearshoring; inflation; retail sales; and manufacturing, among others.  Bingham manages economic analysis of supply chain transportation and trade for companies and public agencies worldwide. He has extensive experience forecasting modal freight markets […]

Locus Robotics has introduced Locus Array, the first AI-driven, fully automated order fulfillment system designed to significantly reduce labor dependency and improve efficiency in warehouses. Unveiled at ProMat 2025 in Chicago, Array is built to eliminate 90% of manual labor, tackling one of the biggest challenges in supply chain management while lowering fulfillment costs. Zero-Touch Fulfillment […]

Every business decision comes with trade-offs and choosing one path means forgoing another. These trade-offs lead to what economists call “opportunity cost”, which is the potential benefits that are lost when selecting one alternative over another. In the context of warehouse operations, this principle applies directly to warehouse automation. Decision-makers often weigh the upfront costs […]

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace—but supply chains are struggling to keep up. The technology promises the sector improved efficiency, predictive insights, and routine task automation. However, according to McKinsey, only 1% of businesses are considered “AI mature,” a sign that most are struggling to figure out how to make AI work for […]

Founded in 2005, Psycho Bunny originally sold its products primarily through department stores like Dillards, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales. When Alan Brandman acquired full ownership of Psycho Bunny in 2021, he set out to transform it into an omnichannel company. As the company’s business model has evolved, so has the complexity of its fulfillment requirements. Improving […]

nGroup Performance Partners, a leading third- party logistics (3PL) provider, helps supply chains break the mold by giving them the tools to re- imagine and re-engineer their workflows. nGroup is trusted by major retailers and wholesale distributors to bring in workers and manage them efficiently. At their 1 million square foot Franklin, IN facility, the […]

Dexterity, a robotics startup focused on AI-powered automation, has raised $95 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to $1.65 billion. What’s Related Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sumitomo Corp. led the investment, bringing Dexterity’s total funding to nearly $300 million. The company develops industrial robots designed to handle warehouse and logistics tasks with human-like precision. […]

As DEI initiatives face growing political scrutiny, some companies are scaling back their programs—but workplace safety expert Heather Chapman warns that doing so could put workers at greater risk. As Head of Safety and Risk at Soter, Chapman works with companies like IKEA, Coca-Cola, and DHL to integrate AI-driven safety solutions that support diverse workforces. In this […]

Cleo and Programmers.io have teamed up to help companies improve their data integrations, making managing AI, electronic data interchange (EDI), and other business software easier. What’s Related Cleo, known for its cloud-based Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC) platform, provides businesses with a way to connect their systems and automate key processes. Programmers.io specializes in EDI, software […]

Supply chains are no strangers to disruption, but the latest wave of tariff threats puts even more pressure on businesses worldwide. To make sense of it all, we sat down with Steve Johanson, Senior Vice President and Industry Principal for Network Optimization at AI-first supply chain provider Logility. We discussed the impact of tariffs, misconceptions […]