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North American robot orders hit nearly 18,000 units in H1 2026, and the next bottleneck is warehouse control software

A WSJ-cited robotics surge is colliding with a quieter shift: WCS is becoming the operations layer that decides whether AMRs, shuttles and AI pilots actually sc

‘Always-on’ supply chains are becoming a procurement spec, not a maturity badge

A July 2026 outlook event and Supply Chain Digital’s reporting converge on the same operational shift: continuous visibility is moving from pilot to baseline ex

Warehouse construction is rebounding, robot imports are restricted, and freight costs keep climbing: the operational signals shaping mid-2026

Three converging pressures, rising truck costs, tighter robot sourcing rules, and a nascent warehouse building recovery, are forcing supply chain leaders to recal

Supply chain roundup: AI playbooks, new distribution facilities, and fresh logistics partnerships signal a busy July for operators

From a $83M Virginia distribution center to DHL-STRAUSS going live in Ohio, supply chain operators have several concrete developments to track this week.

Commercial drone market forecast to 2035 and what it means for logistics operators

The Business Research Company's 2026 UAV report maps a decade of competitive dynamics in commercial drones, as analysts caution against picking AV software winners too early and Ganfeng LiEnergy enters the European energy storage market.

IBM, Baringa, and MegaCorp Logistics detail the shift from reactive to predictive supply chain AI

Experts from IBM, Baringa, and MegaCorp Logistics outline how predictive AI is replacing reactive logistics models amid geopolitical and climate disruption.

Supply chain leaders face diverging demands as consumer and industrial sectors split

Consumer sentiment is softening while parts of the industrial economy hold firm, forcing supply chain leaders to plan for two markets at once.

BTS freight dashboard tracks rail, port, and truck conditions as of June 30, 2026

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics' updated freight indicators dashboard covers rail speed and dwell time, truck bottlenecks, port container and vessel data, spot rates, and labor metrics.

Building a Resilient LTL Sector: Trust and Relationships are at the Core

Industry veterans reveal why personal connections matter more than technology in securing long-term logistics success

Instant Delivery Technology Unleashed: Ben James Reveals Game-Changing Logistics on ‘Are We There Yet?’

Speed-obsessed consumers are pushing logistics companies to rethink delivery timelines and technology infrastructure

Scott Pecoriello Explains Weather Forecasting’s Role in Route Optimization for Logistics

Accurate weather data is reshaping how logistics companies plan routes and reduce costly delays

The Seasonality of Trucking and Its Effects on Truckers

Freight demand swings dramatically throughout the year, creating feast-or-famine cycles that directly impact driver income and job stability

People on the Move: A Cargomatic Podcast with Josh Lowenthal

A state legislator shares how community involvement and family values shaped his approach to California's critical goods movement challenges