T1 Energy, formerly FREYR Battery, has selected Milam County, Texas, as the site for its new U.S. solar cell factory. The G2 Austin facility is expected to be one of the largest solar manufacturing facilities in the country. What’s Related According to T1 Energy’s Q4 and full-year 2024 report, the company will invest up to […]
The 2025 MHI Innovation Awards winners were announced at ProMat in Chicago. The awards recognize the most groundbreaking technologies shaping the future of supply chain and logistics. They spotlight advances in automation, robotics, and software and are given across three categories: Best New Innovation, Best Innovation of an Existing Product, and Best IT Innovation. Best New Innovation: Anyware Robotics Anyware Robotics […]
A new report from MHI and Deloitte shows that 55% of supply chain leaders are increasing their investment in technology and innovation, with 60% planning to spend over $1 million in the coming years. The 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report, The Digital Supply Chain Ecosystem: Orchestrating End-to-End Solutions, outlines how companies prioritize digital tools to […]
Gartner has identified the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, focusing on connectivity and intelligence to help businesses stay competitive. These trends aim to improve logistics and warehousing efficiency, tracking, and automation. What’s Related “This year’s trends highlight the transformative potential of connectivity and intelligence in supply chains,” said Christian Titze, VP Analyst and […]
Warehouse robotics specialists Dexory have rolled out a new feature to improve operations. The DexoryView Optimization module uses data from autonomous robots and warehouse management systems to help businesses move goods faster, reduce bottlenecks, and maximize space. What’s Related This new tool builds on the DexoryView Integrity module, which gives a real-time view of warehouse […]
In this podcast S&P Global Market Intelligence Economist Paul Bingham touched upon various aspects of the freight economy, including: trade and tariffs; sourcing and nearshoring; inflation; retail sales; and manufacturing, among others. Bingham manages economic analysis of supply chain transportation and trade for companies and public agencies worldwide. He has extensive experience forecasting modal freight markets […]
Locus Robotics has introduced Locus Array, the first AI-driven, fully automated order fulfillment system designed to significantly reduce labor dependency and improve efficiency in warehouses. Unveiled at ProMat 2025 in Chicago, Array is built to eliminate 90% of manual labor, tackling one of the biggest challenges in supply chain management while lowering fulfillment costs. Zero-Touch Fulfillment […]
Every business decision comes with trade-offs and choosing one path means forgoing another. These trade-offs lead to what economists call “opportunity cost”, which is the potential benefits that are lost when selecting one alternative over another. In the context of warehouse operations, this principle applies directly to warehouse automation. Decision-makers often weigh the upfront costs […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace—but supply chains are struggling to keep up. The technology promises the sector improved efficiency, predictive insights, and routine task automation. However, according to McKinsey, only 1% of businesses are considered “AI mature,” a sign that most are struggling to figure out how to make AI work for […]
Founded in 2005, Psycho Bunny originally sold its products primarily through department stores like Dillards, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales. When Alan Brandman acquired full ownership of Psycho Bunny in 2021, he set out to transform it into an omnichannel company. As the company’s business model has evolved, so has the complexity of its fulfillment requirements. Improving […]
