Rockwell Automation has officially selected New Berlin, Wisconsin, as the home of its planned new manufacturing facility, the company disclosed during its recent fiscal 2026 first-quarter earnings call. The announcement puts a specific community on the map as a potential site for one of the largest industrial automation plants in the company’s global network. What’s […]
FedEx and private equity firm Advent International have agreed to acquire European parcel locker operator InPost in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $9.2 billion, according to a joint announcement. What’s Related Under the terms of the agreement, InPost shareholders will receive $17 per share, and the transaction is expected to close in the second […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it removed more than 11,500 commercial truck drivers from service and shut down 7,500 CDL training schools over the past year as part of a renewed enforcement push to improve road safety. What’s Related The figures were highlighted by the DOT in a one-year summary of actions taken under […]
This story originally appeared in the February 2026 issue of Logistics Management. Click here to sign up for the Logistics Management newsletter and stay up to date on the latest news. What’s Related Supply chain management (SCM) software influences how quickly companies respond to disruptions, how work gets prioritized inside warehouses and how decisions get made across global networks. […]
In this installment of the Women in Supply Chain series, we spoke with Helena Garriga, who leads Körber’s global supply chain business. Raised in Barcelona, she grew up around family-run construction and manufacturing companies, which sparked an early interest in engineering and operations. Her career has taken her from ABB to Hitachi Energy and now […]
For years, L.L.Bean’s store growth followed a steady, comfortable rhythm. The company would open one or two new locations per year, rely on strong store teams to solve operational challenges, and lean on a supply chain built for a direct-to-consumer world. What’s Related That model worked. Until it didn’t. According to Corey Bouyea, VP of […]
Scope 3 reporting used to sit with sustainability teams. That’s no longer the case. What’s Related New rules are pushing emissions tracking into procurement, logistics, finance, and operations, turning Scope 3 into a day-to-day supply chain responsibility. According to Sphera’s 2026 Scope 3 Report, many of those teams are now responsible for emissions data they were […]
Eli Lilly is planning a $3.5 billion manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania, marking one of the largest life sciences investments ever made in the state. What’s Related The new facility will be built in Lehigh County and will focus on making injectable medicines and delivery devices, including treatments tied to the company’s fast-growing diabetes and weight-loss […]
While most fans are focused on kickoff, commercials, and party plans, the lead-up to Super Bowl LX is already showing up clearly in the freight market. What’s Related New data from Truckstop shows a sharp rise in inbound truckload volumes into the San Jose, Calif., market in the weeks leading up to the game, with […]
By 2028, 40% of large warehouse operations and distribution centers will be using gamification tools to engage and motivate workers, according to new research from Gartner. The shift reflects how labor shortages and high turnover continue to push supply chain leaders to rethink how they attract, train, and retain frontline employees. What’s Related Gamification in […]
