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Global supply chains are facing an unprecedented water crisis, but not all companies are taking action to solve it.
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Dollar Tree’s Oklahoma Distribution Center Decimated by Tornado
A Dollar Tree distribution center in Oklahoma was ravaged by a tornado, with no timetable for reopening.
City of Baltimore Files Lawsuit to Recoup Money for Collapsed Bridge
The owners of Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, could be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Era of Self-Driving Tractor-Trailers Set to Begin
Over the next five years, thousands of autonomous trucks will cruise America’s public freeways as the industry undergoes a radical shift.
Is the Trailers as a Service (TaaS) Model Right For Your Business?
Wabash's TaaS offers flexible trailer solutions without the risks and costs of ownership or leasing.
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Henkel’s Global Warehouse Network Runs on Blue Yonder
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Investments in Supply Chain Technology Paying Off
Companies that invest in supply chain technology are reaping the rewards, according to the latest research from Cleo.
Shein To Sell Supply Chain Infrastructure To Outside Brands
Fashion retailer Shein says it plans to make its supply chain infrastructure and technology available to other brands.
Keys to Keeping Talent in the Warehouse
How companies are exploring trends like automation and upskilling to shape the future of warehouse employment.
Companies Targeting Supply Chain and Manufacturing for Cost Savings
Global executives are targeting supply chain and manufacturing costs as the biggest areas to achieve cost savings this year, a Boston Consulting Group survey reveals.
Cart.com Unveils New AI-Powered Platform
Cart.com launched its new platform, Constellation AI, designed to optimize sales, inventory management, and forecasting.
Air Cargo Industry Braces for Explosive Surge in E-Commerce Demand
The IATA predicts a significant increase in air parcels over the next three years, the result of a surge in e-commerce sales.
Temu Expands Platform to Include Sellers With U.S.-Based Warehouses
Temu has shifted its focus to U.S. warehouses, promising faster deliveries and a challenge to Amazon.
Walmart To Sell Its Logistics Tools to Other Businesses
For the first time. Walmart has made its AI-powered "Route Optimization" tool available to all businesses.
The Home Depot Expands Distribution Network for Pro Customers
The Home Depot is opening four new distribution centers to streamline large-item delivery for professional customers.
GEODIS Unveils Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Software for Businesses
GEODIS launches multi-carrier parcel solution, streamlining e-commerce fulfillment with advanced software for businesses.
Packsize Partners with Paccurate for Sustainability and Launches their “Easy Close” Solution
Packsize joins up with Paccurate to make shipping easier and more efficient for their customers and launches Easy-Close an add-on to the X7 packaging machine.
Bill Seward Delivers Keynote Speech at MODEX 2024
UPS' President of Supply Chain Solutions Bill Seward discusses supply chain strategy, technology investments, and more at MODEX 2024.
BlueGrace Logistics Acquires Evos Smart Tools
BlueGrace Logistics has acquired Evos Smart Tools, providing shippers with supply chain optimizations and real-time analytics to help reduce overall costs.
How PepsiCo Revamped Its Supply Chain
PepsiCo's supply chain evolved after COVID, adding more products and efficiency in its operation.
Raphaël Sanchez Appointed President of Generix Group
Raphaël Sanchez is appointed President of Generix Group succeeding Aïda Collette-Sène, with a focus on accelerating growth and innovation in the cloud (SaaS).
Creating Business Value With Embedded Sustainability
As companies struggle to meet sustainability goals, the ones that can embed it into their business processes have been the most successful.
US Manufacturing Gets a Boost from Small Cities
U.S. manufacturing growth is continuing, but it is smaller cities across the country that are reaping the big benefits.
Supply Chain Waits on Political Winds
Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind in this election year and the effects on supply chains are becoming evident in every aspect of our work.
How to Motivate Supplier Quality Improvements
Supplier quality leaders can drive supplier improvements beyond just compliance requirements through a series of steps that do not require additional financial resources.
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