Manufacturing output came in on the right side of growth in January for the first time in 12 months that were preceded by 26 months of contraction, according to the new edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business, which was issued today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, […]
Your warehouse is the heart of your supply chain. Every order, shipment, and replenishment cycle depends on its steady rhythm. But as automation, robotics, and labor constraints reshape the logistics landscape, the warehouse can no longer rely on static processes or manual coordination alone. To keep that heart healthy and responsive, warehouses need a smarter […]
It wasn’t that long ago that the idea of unmanned drones whirring around in the warehouse airspace taking inventory was at best far-fetched but still sounding like something out of a science fiction novel. It was a moment when most warehouse teams still used manual cycle counts, handheld scanners and spreadsheets. The thought of autonomous […]
Europe’s new customs system for cargo, called Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is now in force, but confusion over its rollout is creating headaches for UK freight and logistics businesses. What’s Related ICS2 became mandatory for several EU member states on January 1, including Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Lithuania, Hungary, Finland, Greece, and Bulgaria. The […]
Körber said it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Stellium, a supply chain consulting firm based in Houston. Under the plan, Stellium will become part of a new company called Körber Stellium once the deal closes. What’s Related Stellium works with SAP tools to help companies run their supply chains and manufacturing. […]
CMA CGM and infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak have formed a new joint venture that brings a major portfolio of port and terminal assets under a single platform called United Ports LLC. What’s Related Under the agreement, Stonepeak will invest $2.4 billion for a minority stake in the venture, while CMA CGM will continue to operate […]
Maersk has opened a new ground freight facility in Fontana, expanding its trucking and distribution operations in Southern California. The new 165,000-square-foot hub, located in the Inland Empire, is designed to speed up regional freight and provide customers more reliable options for moving goods in and out of the area. Maersk says the site can […]
For most e-commerce brands, Q1 is an important time to reset and realign goals for the year ahead. In addition to evaluating holiday sales, auditing operational performance, calculating inventory, and reviewing all revenue and operational benchmarks from the prior year, organizations also assess their supply chain partners. What’s Related While it can be a time-intensive […]
Tesla said it will end production of its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUV next quarter as it shifts its focus from traditional electric vehicles to robotics and autonomous tech. CEO Elon Musk announced the change on a recent earnings call, saying it’s time to move on from those models and repurpose the […]
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 […]
