Eli Lilly is set to build a massive new $6 billion facility in Huntsville, Alabama, part of a growing U.S. push to bring medicine manufacturing back home. The site will make active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for small-molecule synthetic and peptide medicines. That includes orforglipron, Lilly’s first weight-loss drug. What’s Related Construction kicks off in 2026 […]
eCommerce isn’t slowing down, but the people needed to pick, pack, and ship orders are in short supply. Warehouses across the U.S. are scrambling to fill hundreds of thousands of open roles, while demand keeps climbing.  According to this 2024 Descartes study, at least 76% of supply chain and logistics operations are experiencing notable […]
If you work in supply chain, logistics, transportation, or manufacturing, 2026 is shaping up to be another busy year for in-person conferences. From automation and warehouse technology to procurement, last-mile delivery, and global trade, these events are a great place to make new connections or grab a drink with an old friend. Below is a running […]
Supplier diversity programs are shifting their focus toward small and local suppliers as companies look for more stability in a shaky economy. What’s Related That’s one of the biggest takeaways from Supplier.io’s newly released 2025 State of Supplier Diversity Report, which shows that these programs are no longer being treated mainly as reputation builders. Instead, […]
If you’ve ever watched a warehouse in full swing, you know picking is not just about grabbing boxes off shelves. It is a constant flow of movement, timing, and precision. Workers move through crowded aisles, handle bulky items, and work against tight deadlines where every second counts. Yet many warehouse systems still treat picking as […]
A recent Gartner report, Artificial Intelligence Use-Case Comparison for Logistics, outlines 20 AI-enabled use cases across warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment, each scored on feasibility and business value. For logistics leaders, this framework serves as a roadmap to identify quick wins, calculated bets, and emerging opportunities for transformation. The Gartner Framework: Value vs. Feasibility Gartner groups […]
Only five states earned a top “green” rating for strong road safety laws in a new national report from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety. The group reviewed traffic safety laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and found that most states still fall short in protecting drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. What’s Related The […]
IKEA plans to increase the number of its products made in the United States as higher tariffs continue to push up the cost of importing furniture from overseas, according to a Reuters report. What’s Related The shift marks a notable change for the Swedish furniture giant. Only about 15% of the products IKEA currently sells in U.S. stores are […]
Unpacking Supply Chain Certifications If you’ve been in supply chain for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed how many people have an alphabet soup of letters after their names: CLTL, CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, CSSBB, and more. Certifications are everywhere. But here’s the thing: not all of them make a real difference. There are over […]
Leadership turnover is taking a real toll on supply chain operations, according to a new survey from Gartner. What’s Related More than half of supply chain leaders, 54 percent, say leadership turnover has “moderately to completely disrupted” their team’s ability to operate over the past three years. The survey was conducted in June 2025 and […]
