Mobile robots aimed to enhance human efficiency and productivity have become more attainable over the last decade as technology has improved allowing for larger-scale automation and better cost efficiency. Their ability to adapt and collaborate with other people and systems is further driving demand at a time when companies are no longer willing to sacrifice […]
From earthquakes to ransomware, global supply chains have faced no shortage of disruption over the past two decades. And if the past is any indication, the next major shock could be just around the corner. What’s Related That’s one of the key messages from WTW’s newly released 2025 Global Supply Chain Risk Report. Drawing on […]
AutoStore has passed 300 warehouse installations in North America, with its latest system going live at Medline’s new site in Aurora, Colorado. The project, completed with longtime partner Swisslog, marks a full-circle moment—Medline was AutoStore’s first U.S. customer over a decade ago. What’s Related Today, Medline runs more than 20 AutoStore systems across the country, […]
Warehouse robotics specialist Robust.AI is teaming up with Foxconn to ramp up production of its Carter robots. The partnership will help Robust.AI keep up with growing demand and strengthen its supply chain. What’s Related The Carter robot is designed to work alongside people in warehouses, helping move products, pick items, and sort packages. It doesn’t […]
Logistics startup Stord has acquired Ware2Go, a third-party delivery company and subsidiary of UPS. This move gives Stord 21 more fulfillment centers and expands its network to over 30 sites across North America. What’s Related “This acquisition of Ware2Go is a strategic investment that expands our U.S. domestic footprint and capabilities while strengthening our partnership […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is preparing to formally ask federal regulators to limit truck drivers’ personal conveyance use to two hours per day. What’s Related Personal conveyance allows drivers to operate their commercial vehicles off-duty for personal reasons, like traveling to a hotel or getting food. However, inspectors say that during more than 41,000 […]
Kraft Heinz is investing $3 billion to upgrade its 30 factories across the U.S., the company’s biggest manufacturing investment in ten years. The food giant said the goal is to make its plants more efficient, lower costs, and bring new products to market faster. What’s Related Pedro Navio, President of North America at Kraft Heinz, […]
GlobalWafers is doubling down on U.S. chip production, announcing a new $4 billion investment. Most of it will expand its newly opened silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas. The rest will support the company’s U.S. operations, including its site in St. Peters, Missouri. What’s Related The announcement came during Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Sherman […]
Walmart’s investments in faster delivery and store-based fulfillment are starting to show results. The retailer reported its first-ever profitable quarter for e-commerce in the U.S., driven by a sharp increase in sub-three-hour deliveries and reduced last-mile costs.“Delivery speed continues to help drive our business,” said CEO Doug McMillon during the company’s earnings call on Thursday. […]
Welcome to Leadership Lessons — real stories from supply chain leaders on how they built their careers, what they’ve learned along the way, and where they’re headed next. In this edition, we talk with Dean Bain, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Coupa Software. He shares how his love of engineering and experience owning a […]
