Autonomous trucking startup Gatik says it has moved driverless freight out of pilot programs and into regular, revenue-generating operations. What’s Related The company is now operating fully autonomous freight routes with no driver or safety observer on board, completing daily deliveries for Fortune 50 retailers across multiple U.S. markets. Gatik says those operations are backed by […]
John Deere announced plans to open two new facilities, one in Indiana and one in North Carolina, creating hundreds of new jobs. What’s Related The company announced it will build a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and a new excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina. Both facilities are expected to open within the next […]
A German industrial manufacturer is opening a new factory in Auburn, Alabama, with a $34 million investment. What’s Related Governor Kay Ivey announced that KettenWulf, a family-owned company that makes industrial chains and sprockets, will build a new manufacturing operation in Auburn. The facility will serve customers across the U.S. and the Americas. KettenWulf has […]
Corning plans to expand fiber-optic cable manufacturing in North Carolina after signing a multi-year supply agreement with Meta worth up to $6 billion.The deal is expected to support a 15-20 percent increase in jobs at Corning’s facilities in the state, according to the companies. What’s Related Under the agreement, Corning will supply fiber-optic cables used […]
UPS used its fourth-quarter earnings call to talk through its ongoing pullback from Amazon, a shift the company says is reshaping its U.S. network and costs. What’s Related UPS CEO Carol TomĂ© said the company reached its volume reduction target by the end of 2025, cutting Amazon volume by about 1 million pieces per day […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping fraud detection, and many companies are struggling to keep up. What’s Related According to the 2026 Trustpair Fraud Report, 71% of U.S. companies reported an increase in AI-powered fraud attempts over the past year, a sharp reminder that fraud is no longer limited to basic phishing emails or suspicious invoices. Instead, […]
Amazon is shutting down all of its Amazon Go convenience stores and Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the U.S., ending its push into company-branded physical grocery retail, as first reported by The Associated Press. What’s Related The company confirmed the closures this week, saying it will pull back from the two formats while continuing to […]
BNSF Railway plans to spend $3.6 billion in 2026 to maintain, expand, and modernize its rail network, with most of the funds going toward track and infrastructure work to keep freight moving reliably. What’s Related The Fort Worth-based railroad said $2.8 billion of the total will be used for maintenance, the largest share of the […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation is looking for industry professionals who want a direct voice in shaping motor carrier safety policy. What’s Related The agency is accepting nominations for its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC), a federal panel that advises DOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on truck and bus safety issues. […]
Summary: This blog explores the role of artificial intelligence and agentic AI in helping businesses unlock better decisions and elevate their teams, featuring insights shared by Infios’s own Steve Blough, Chief Supply Chain Strategist, and Aadil Kazmi, Head of GenAI, in a discussion with Supply Chain Management Review. In this article: Are you using your […]
