Regulations Mandate a Change in Your Product. Do You Have an Action Plan? Earlier this year, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the federal government will ban the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food. These dyes, which are suspected of causing health […]
Rockwell Automation is planning a major expansion in Southeastern Wisconsin that could become its largest manufacturing campus in the world. The company announced plans to build a new greenfield facility as part of a broader $2 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and workforce development over the next five years. What’s Related The site […]
For years, traditional automation has helped improve efficiency in supply chain operations. Yet in the complex, multi-partner networks of pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chains, legacy systems often fall short. Regulatory complexity, patient-critical products, serialized inventory, and multi-country compliance introduce exceptions and risks that traditional automation—or even general-purpose AI—cannot adequately manage. What is needed now […]
As manufacturers bring more production back to the U.S., the reshoring trend is gaining momentum, but experts warn that the hardest work is still ahead. According to Andrei Quinn-Barabanov, Vice President and Senior Analyst at Moody’s, early efforts to restore domestic manufacturing are still in their infancy and come with major risks. What’s Related Andy […]
Toyota is making another major push into hybrid manufacturing in the United States. The company announced a $912 million investment across five plants to meet rising demand and bring hybrid-electric Corollas to its U.S. lineup for the first time. What’s Related The investment is part of Toyota’s larger plan to invest up to $10 billion […]
Nearly half of U.S. transportation leaders say AI played a major role in keeping this year’s peak shipping season on track. That’s one of the key findings from Breakthrough’s 2025 Peak Shipping Season Pulse, which surveyed 300 transportation decision-makers. What’s Related Leaders said they relied on AI to manage rising fuel costs, shifting freight demand, […]
Autonomous planning is starting to move beyond excitement and toward real-world use, according to new research from Gartner. The company says the technology has passed the “Peak of Inflated Expectations” on its Supply Chain Planning Technology Hype Cycle and is now seen as one of the most promising tools for future planning. What’s Related “Autonomous […]
Consumers are rethinking how they shop and ship gifts this holiday season, and many are doing it earlier than ever. A new survey from Blue Yonder shows that while most people expect fast delivery, they’re not confident their packages will arrive on time. That uncertainty is pushing shoppers to get a head start and look […]
You’re Using Your Private Fleet Routing Software Wrong: Why You’re Still Leaving Millions on the Table For private fleets, significant capital is invested across operations. Among those investments, few promise as much operational leverage and cost efficiency as fleet routing software. Companies acquire these solutions, naturally expecting substantial returns: optimized routes, reduced fuel consumption and […]
At Softeon, we believe our strength lies in our ability to adapt together. Whether it’s navigating tariffs, shifting supply-chain footprints, or re-thinking network optimization, agility is essential. In the latest episode of The WMS Pioneers, Softeon CEO Jim Hoefflin and CTO Mark Fralick discuss the ongoing tariff war, supply chain uncertainty, and how businesses can […]
