For players across the freight industry, the spot market has long served as both a barometer of supply-demand dynamics and a strategic tool for managing capacity, costs, and operational flexibility. As the industry moves into 2026, the role of spot freight is evolving. What was once primarily viewed as a last-resort option is increasingly being […]
Loftware released its 2026 Top 5 Trends in Product Identification and Supply Chain report based on a survey of more than 400 supply chain professionals across 55 countries. The research looks at how companies are adapting their operations as disruption, regulation, and complexity become the norm rather than the exception. What’s Related Here’s a quick […]
In this increasingly digitized and interconnected world, cyber risk has emerged as a critical concern that extends far beyond traditional IT boundaries. Yet, many organizations still overlook the extent to which vulnerabilities can lurk beneath the surface of their supply chain operations. From third-party vendor access to warehouse automation and cloud misconfigurations, hidden cyber gaps […]
U.S. warehouse construction has stopped declining, but the market is far from a full recovery. What’s Related That’s according to a recent report from Matthieu Kulezak of Interact Analysis, which looks at the state of warehouse development across the U.S. after more than a year of slowing activity. The report says construction levels appear to […]
Return-related fraud is costing retailers more money as e-commerce continues to grow. LiquiDonate released its 2026 Returns Fraud Report this week, detailing how fraudulent returns are becoming more common across online retail and adding pressure to already-thin margins. The report outlines how return fraud happens, how much it costs retailers, and what companies can do to […]
Trade between the United States and China remains well below pre-tariff levels, but new data suggest parts of the relationship may be stabilizing after a turbulent year. What’s Related The analysis from Project44 shows that U.S. exports to China improved in December, marking the first year-over-year increase after months of steady declines. While the rebound was […]
As supply chains push deeper into AI and data-driven tools, many companies are running into a quieter problem: communication. Outdated ways of sharing information can slow decisions and create errors that undermine even the best technology. In this interview, Guy Courtin, VP of Industry and Global Alliances at Tecsys, explains why communication, not software, is […]
The U.S. Postal Service plans to tighten access to package tracking data starting in April 2026, a move designed to improve security while leaving consumer tracking unchanged. What’s Related USPS says consumers will still be able to track packages on usps.com, the USPS mobile app, and Informed Delivery. The change instead targets how businesses access large […]
Every company is talking about artificial intelligence (AI), but few are clear about what it actually does. At Locus Robotics, we’re turning AI from theory into measurable impact on the warehouse floor, In the warehouse, AI isn’t a buzzword or a far-off concept. It’s a tool that’s already improving how people, robots, and warehouse systems […]
Walmart and drone delivery company Wing announced they’re expanding their service to 150 additional Walmart stores across the U.S. this year. When the rollout is finished, the two say more than 270 Walmart locations will offer same-day drone delivery. What’s Related The expansion follows existing operations in Dallas–Fort Worth and Metro Atlanta, where people are […]
