supply chain management

Uber Freight Puts a Number on Trucking's Empty-Mile Problem

Uber Freight estimated in 2023 that 20% to 35% of U.S. truck miles run empty, and says its AI-based routing can cut that rate to 10%-15%.

Amazon is selling its logistics network to companies outside Amazon, changing 3PL bids

Amazon Supply Chain Services is courting brands beyond Amazon.com, with named early users and a U.S. asset base that forces new RFP questions on carriers and 3P

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

U.S. freight markets are repricing around two simultaneous shocks: the Iran conflict and tariff deadlines

Saudi crude flows to the U.S. have hit zero, Brent is at $82.55, and a 50% Canadian tariff deadline lands Aug. 19. Here's what supply chain teams need to act on

56% of chief supply chain officers call AI integration a major hurdle, and Starbucks' scrapped tool shows why

Supply chain AI is stumbling at scale. Here's what separates the teams making it work from those wasting the budget.

Always-on supply chains are no longer optional for enterprise operators

Real-time visibility, AI planning, and outsourcing are converging to redefine what supply chain resilience looks like in 2026.

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

Trucking costs hit a record $2.336 per mile as logistics volatility becomes a permanent operating condition

ATRI pegs 2025 truck operating costs at a record $2.336/mile, while CSCMP's 2026 State of Logistics Report frames relentless disruption as the new baseline.

UPS commits $48 million to 27 temperature-controlled cross-dock facilities for pharma and biotech

UPS is investing $48M to open 27 temperature-controlled cross-dock facilities, targeting pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech firms, and medical labs.

CMA CGM's $1.4B FedEx Supply Chain deal signals a logistics-first strategy for a disrupted era

CMA CGM's $1.4B acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain is part of a broader $5B partnership as Saadé bets on logistics to offset maritime volatility.

General Motors taps Maersk as integrated logistics partner across South America

GM's South America supply chain director says the automaker now treats Maersk as a strategic partner, not a vendor, to keep production lines running.

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.

Ocean shipping recovery, Section 232 documentation, and freight market signals: what operators need to know now

Hormuz disruption recovery, new Section 232 doc rules, and shifting freight signals are creating immediate compliance and sourcing decisions for supply chain te

Maersk's Logistics Trend Map charts 30 supply chain shifts operators need to track in 2026

Maersk's Logistics Trend Map combines industry data and decision-maker input to surface 30 actionable trends reshaping global supply chains.

BTS freight dashboard replaces CP and KCS data with merged CPKC rail metrics

The BTS supply chain dashboard now integrates CPKC rail metrics weekly, giving ops teams a unified view of post-merger rail performance alongside port, truck, a

CMA CGM acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, adding 150 warehouses across North America

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics will absorb FedEx's third-party logistics arm in a $1.4B deal, vaulting the French carrier into the top five U.S. warehouse operators.

CMA CGM buys FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, reshaping North American 3PL market

CMA CGM's $1.4B acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain nearly triples CEVA Logistics' North American footprint and pairs with a $3.5B freight partnership.

Transportation Management Systems Don’t Compete With Carriers, Brokers, or Shippers — They Align Them

Transportation management systems are undergoing a quiet but consequential shift. Once viewed primarily as tools for tracking loads and storing paperwork, modern TMS platforms are increasingly expected to function as the operational backbone of logistics organizations. As freight volumes continue to fluctuate, margins remain tight, and supply chains rely on a growing mix of…

Overcoming Challenges in Produce Logistics Through Strategic Problem Solving and Networking

Industry leaders are leveraging collaboration and innovation to navigate the expanding complexities of perishable goods transportation

Efficiency, Well-being, Environment are the Three Pillars of the New Logistics Paradigm

Modern supply chain leaders are discovering that balancing operational speed with environmental responsibility and worker satisfaction creates competitive advan

Overcoming Fragmentation Challenges: The Next Big Leap in Logistics

Supply chain leaders discover that unified technology platforms are becoming the competitive advantage that separates industry winners from the rest

Phantom Auto | Remote Operation for Logistics Vehicles, Are We There Yet?

The logistics industry is discovering that remote-controlled vehicles solve real operational challenges today, not just in theory tomorrow

Navigating the Highways of Driver Recruitment and Retention

Industry experts reveal why driver shortages persist despite decades of recruitment innovation and what's actually working to keep drivers in their seats

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