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How Much Extra Will Consumers Pay for Sustainable Packaging?
Retailers are adapting to new consumer demands for sustainability, even if it extends the timeline for their packages to arrive.
FedEx Announces Plans to Shut Down Four Facilities
FedEx will shut down four Southwestern Florida locations and lay off 200+ workers as the delivery giant looks to cut costs.
Women in Supply Chain: Ann Marie Jonkman of Blue Yonder
Ann Marie Jonkman has seen it all in her 20+ year career. We asked her to share her experience as a woman thriving in a predominantly male industry.
U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.

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How Much Extra Will Consumers Pay for Sustainable Packaging?
Retailers are adapting to new consumer demands for sustainability, even if it extends the timeline for their packages to arrive.

FedEx Announces Plans to Shut Down Four Facilities
FedEx will shut down four Southwestern Florida locations and lay off 200+ workers as the delivery giant looks to cut costs.

Women in Supply Chain: Ann Marie Jonkman of Blue Yonder
Ann Marie Jonkman has seen it all in her 20+ year career. We asked her to share her experience as a woman thriving in a predominantly male industry.

U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.

The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,

Maximize Warehouse Space with Mezzanine Automation: Expert Tips
Warehouse Challenges continue with increased rents and limited storage space, making fulfillment difficult. In addition the increase in eCommerce is also exacerbating the problem. Locus Robotics has the solution maximizing existing space with mezzanine automation.

Most Companies Unprepared For Supply Chain Emergency
Supply chain emergencies are a big problem for most companies, as a new study reveals 83% can't respond within 48 hours.

Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.

Let’s Spend Five Minutes Talking About ... Malaysia
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.

TIm Cook Says Apple Plans to Increase Investments in Vietnam
Apple plans to increase investment in Vietnam to strengthen its supply chain and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.

Ranking the Top 20 Women in Supply Chain
Women, despite being underrepresented, are making significant strides in the supply chain industry. Here is a ranking of the Top 20.

Amazon Logistics’ Growth Shakes Up Shipping Industry in 2023
The 2023 U.S. Parcel Shipping Index is out, and it shows Amazon leading the pack in a changing industry landscape.

Spotlight Startup: Cart.com is Reimagining Logistics
Starting a company is hard work. We sat down with Cart.com co-founder Remingtom Tonar to discuss his company's early success, growing pains, and more.

Walmart and Swisslog Expand Partnership with New Texas Facility
Walmart and Swisslog are teaming up for a third time to implement automation at the retail giant's new Texas milk processing facility.

Nissan Channels Tesla With Its Latest Manufacturing Process
Nissan has joined other carmakers in adopting Tesla's gigacastin. The process will cut costs as the Japanese carmaker has plans to roll out 30 new models by 2027.

Taking Stock of Today’s Robotics Market and What the Future Holds
Humanoid robots are the future, but there is still work to do to develop them. In the meantime, companies should not wait to invest in today's robotics solutions.

U.S. Manufacturing Gains Momentum After Another Strong Month
Despite economic challenges, U.S. factory production rose in March, led primarily by the automotive industry

Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.

Apple Overtaken as World’s Largest Phone Seller
Samsung has overtaken Apple in overall phone sales as upstart Chinese companies take away market share.


 


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