The U.S. services sector returned to growth in October, according to the latest Services ISM Report on Business. The index rose to 52.4, up from September’s 50.0 reading, signaling expansion after a brief pause. What’s Related ISM Chair Steve Miller said the uptick reflects “positive signs” in activity and new orders, even as employment remains […]
As tariffs and trade policies shift around the world, manufacturers are rethinking how and where they build products. Mercury CEO Josh Medow says the key is planning early, diversifying suppliers, and creating supply chains flexible enough to adapt when trade rules change. What’s Related Supply Chain 24/7: Let’s start with the big picture. What’s behind […]
The Suez Canal Authority is reporting its first major increase in ship traffic since the regional crisis began in late 2023, with October marking the highest monthly rate of returning vessels in nearly two years. What’s Related According to the authority, 229 ships transited the canal last month, part of a steady recovery between July […]
A new global report shows that process safety challenges are worsening as facilities age and experienced workers retire, but artificial intelligence is increasingly playing a role in improving safety. What’s Related Sphera’s 2025 Process Safety Report found that confidence in managing major accident hazards has fallen. Only 27% of organizations say they are “very confident” […]
Whole Foods Market and Amazon are teaming up to make grocery shopping easier by bringing both brands under one roof. A new pilot store in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, lets customers shop for natural and organic foods from Whole Foods while also picking up national name-brand groceries and household items from Amazon, all in one trip. […]
Most online shoppers say they value reliable and flexible delivery options more than free shipping, according to a new report from Bringg. What’s Related According to the company’s 2025 Delivery Experience Study, 75% of consumers do more than half their online shopping on Amazon. But while Amazon set the standard for fast, free delivery, Bringg’s […]
Beginning January 1, 2026, Amazon will discontinue its FBA Prep and item labeling services. What’s Related FBA, or Fulfillment by Amazon, is the program that allows sellers to store their products in Amazon’s warehouses while Amazon handles the picking, packing, and shipping. To ensure those products meet Amazon’s strict standards, the company has offered FBA […]
Five organizations from around the world have joined IBM’s 2025 AI Supply Chain Initiative, a global program designed to help companies and nonprofits use artificial intelligence to make logistics, manufacturing, and infrastructure systems smarter and more sustainable. What’s Related The program pairs each organization with IBM experts and technology to test real-world applications, from optimizing […]
A UPS cargo jet erupted into flames moments after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing at least nine people and injuring 11 others, officials confirmed. What’s Related The McDonnell Douglas MD-11, a 34-year-old aircraft bound for Honolulu, caught fire shortly after departing around 5:13 p.m. local time before crashing into […]
Less-than-truckload shipping is oftentimes an affordable alternative to full truckload shipping, but how do you know if you’re getting the best quote possible? With so many variables-carriers, lanes, accessorials and fuel surcharges-it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all the detail required to make sure you are providing all the correct information and still getting a […]
