Spectrum Reach Leans on Seamless Entertainment, Data
Jason Brown, newly appointed EVP of Charter’s ad‑sales arm Spectrum Reach, has accelerated the unit’s AI and automation agenda, highlighted by the launch of the internal planning platform Architect. The tool aggregates linear, streaming and third‑party inventory to deduplicate exposure and optimize audience reach, speeding campaign execution. Brown also emphasized the Seamless Entertainment strategy, which bundles owned‑and‑operated video, direct‑to‑consumer apps and partner supply into a unified, data‑rich inventory. He noted rising demand for CTV placements as political advertisers target precise voter segments ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Amazon Freight Increases Dry Van Trailer Count to 80,000
Amazon Freight announced its North American dry‑van fleet has reached 80,000 trailers, up from 70,000 less than a year ago. The expansion adds 10,000 units to its over‑the‑road capacity, complementing an existing inventory of more than 24,000 intermodal containers. Amazon...
How Companies Can Stay Ahead Of Tariffs That Keep Changing
Tariff volatility has shifted from occasional adjustments to continuous, rapid changes, forcing companies to abandon 12‑month planning cycles. John Burhans of Mercury emphasizes that speed and full‑chain visibility are essential to identify SKU‑level exposure within hours. Effective scenario planning now...
Hasbro Opens Distribution Hub to Cut Costs, Speed Deliveries
Hasbro has launched a 600,000‑square‑foot distribution center in Midway, Georgia, operated by GXO, to streamline its U.S. logistics network. The new hub consolidates five distribution nodes down to three, supporting both brick‑and‑mortar retailers and direct‑to‑consumer sales. Hasbro projects roughly $8 million...
CirrusHQ Names Matt Smith as New Sales Chief
CirrusHQ has appointed Matt Smith as its new head of sales, bringing more than 20 years of security‑focused sales experience from IGEL, CrowdStrike, Citrix and Computacenter. Reporting to CRO Stephen Croke, Smith will drive the expansion of AWS‑centric security services...
Multiply Media Group Appoints Elie Hajjar as Chief Operating Officer
Multiply Media Group announced the appointment of Elie Hajjar as its new Chief Operating Officer. Hajjar brings more than 20 years of out‑of‑home advertising experience, most recently as Managing Director of JCDecaux Middle East. In his new role he will...
Baidam Sets Sights on Growth and Impact
Baidam has accelerated its growth by promoting senior staff, notably appointing Anita Sheridan‑Roddick as chief revenue officer and Beau Hodge as CEO. The firm added 15‑17 new employees in the past six months, expanding its technical footprint across Victoria, ACT...
PMI Promotes Laura Herzog to COO/EVP
Purchasing Management International (PMI) has promoted Laura Herzog to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. In her expanded role, Herzog will steer operational strategy, drive execution across the firm, and reinforce PMI’s commitment to exceptional client service and accountability. CEO...
AS Watson Appoints Supply Chain Director for Superdrug and Savers
AS Watson has promoted Mark Peaker to supply chain director overseeing Superdrug and Savers. Peaker, who spent six years as head of commercial finance at Superdrug and previously led finance transformation at John Lewis, will now manage supply chain operations for...
New UPS Distribution Center in Taiwan Doubles Capacity, Productivity
UPS unveiled its largest Asia‑Pacific logistics hub, a $100 million, 872,000‑sq‑ft automated distribution center in Taiwan. The facility, located three miles from Taoyuan International Airport, more than doubles UPS’s warehouse footprint in the country and serves high‑value sectors such as semiconductors...
Impetus Technologies Onboards Vikash Gaur as COO to Elevate Delivery and Operational Excellence
Impetus Technologies announced the appointment of Vikash Gaur as chief operating officer, aiming to strengthen delivery and operational excellence as the firm scales its agentic AI services. Gaur brings over 28 years of global leadership in delivery, operations and business...
JumpCloud Hires Shianne Sampson to Lead Global Growth Strategy
JumpCloud has appointed Shianne Sampson as chief revenue officer to steer global revenue growth and expand its enterprise footprint. Sampson brings over 20 years of SaaS leadership, most recently as CRO at Eventbrite, and prior roles at New Relic, Zenefits,...
ZEEL Overhauls Sales Structure to Chase Growth Across TV and Digital Platforms
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is overhauling its sales organization to create an integrated, data‑driven monetisation engine that serves both traditional TV and fast‑growing digital platforms. The restructuring, led by COO Sandeep Mehrotra, appoints new chief sales officers for regional...
Chris Padoan Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Popeyes
Chris Padoan has been appointed chief operating officer of Popeyes U.S. and Canada, bringing nearly 15 years of field leadership experience from Burger King. He will focus on strengthening restaurant execution, enhancing the guest experience, and supporting franchisees. The hire...
Travis Murray Appointed MXR Hospitality EVP, Operations
MXR Hospitality has named former McNeill Hotel Company president Travis Murray as its first executive vice president of operations. Murray will oversee the hotel portfolio’s day‑to‑day management, brand and owner relationships, and drive growth of MXR’s third‑party property‑management business. He...
3PLs Struggle to Address Shippers’ Tech, Service, Cost, and Data Needs
Third‑party logistics providers (3PLs) face mounting pressure as shippers seek greater resilience, reliability and real‑time data amid rising costs, labor shortages and geopolitical volatility. Industry leaders like Ryder emphasize deep customer understanding, rapid startup execution and continuous KPI‑driven improvement to...
African Pride Sales Head David Holland to Retire After 40 Years+
David Holland, head of sales at African Pride, announced his retirement after more than four decades in the travel sector. Holland joined African Pride in 2011, became a co‑owner in 2017, and has been pivotal in expanding the company’s UK...
Meta ANZ Sales Chief Naomi Shepherd to Depart After 14 Years
Meta’s Australia‑New Zealand advertising head Naomi Shepherd announced her departure after a 14‑year stint at the company. She rose from an IC5 client partner in 2012 to group industry director in 2017, overseeing Meta’s ANZ ad sales and marketing. While Meta...
Busalacchi Named as New Director of Sales Americas at Menzies
Mark Busalacchi has been appointed director of sales for the Americas at Menzies Aviation, taking charge of commercial activities across ground handling, cargo, passengers with reduced mobility, and aviation security services. The hire comes as Menzies accelerates investment and growth...
‘Physical AI’ Is Transforming Warehouse Operations Beyond Traditional Visibility
Physical AI equips drones, forklifts and other moving assets with cameras and computer‑vision models to continuously digitize warehouse inventory, eliminating manual barcode scans. The approach is hardware‑agnostic, leveraging off‑the‑shelf equipment to keep capital costs low and enable deployment in extreme...
DHL Expands White-Glove Logistics for Construction of AI Data Centers
DHL announced a major expansion of its North American data‑center logistics network, adding ten dedicated warehouses that will total more than seven million square feet by 2026. The new sites are purpose‑built for hyperscale and colocation operators constructing AI‑focused data...
Three Ways AI Can Help CSCOs Navigate Emerging Supply Chain Cost Pressures
AI is reshaping how chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) confront rising cost pressures by exposing hidden cost‑to‑serve drivers, enabling real‑time, SKU‑level optimization, and powering scenario modeling of geopolitical disruptions. By integrating siloed procurement, logistics and planning data, AI uncovers margin...
FedEx to Shutter 9 New York Parcel Centers
FedEx announced the closure of nine parcel centers in New York and one in Pennsylvania as the final phase of its Network 2.0 integration. The program consolidates legacy express and ground operations into a single surface network, aiming to cut excess...
The Children’s Place Refines Supply Chain Leadership Roles
The Children’s Place promoted Kristin Clifford to senior vice president, head of sourcing and product operations, expanding her remit to include international and technical design. The move is part of a broader executive reshuffle that also elevated Aleksandra Kinney to global planning...
How Dole Is Repositioning Its Supply Chain as a Growth Strategy
Dole is shifting its supply chain from a pure execution function to a strategic growth engine, according to VP of Supply Chain Todd Stillwell. The company has created a dedicated supply‑chain general‑manager role embedded within business teams to influence product...
Körber Teams With NVIDIA to Bring AI Simulations to Warehouses
German automation leader Körber has partnered with NVIDIA to embed AI‑driven simulation tools into warehouse operations. Using NVIDIA’s Omniverse platform, the two companies will create digital twins that let users model layouts, workflows, and new automation before physical changes. The...
Casella Appoints Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
Casella Waste Systems announced Christopher A. Rains as senior vice president and chief revenue officer. Rains brings more than two decades of senior commercial, operational and customer‑focused leadership across Fortune 300, private‑equity‑backed and founder‑led firms. He will oversee and integrate all...
XS.com Hires Exness Exec Simon-Peter Massabni as Head of Retail Sales
XS.com has appointed Simon‑Peter Massabni, a former Exness executive, as Head of Retail Sales. Massabni spent the last five years driving Exness’s business across the Middle East and North Africa and previously held senior roles at ICM Capital, CFI and...
Tackling Complexity with Smart Automation
Swiss 3PL Alloga modernized its Bern distribution center by integrating Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform with Flück Fördertechnik. The modular, zero‑pressure accumulation system increased transport capacity, boosted throughput by 45% and expanded storage within the existing footprint without interrupting operations. Custom...
Leadership Shake up as Sales Boss ROD PROSSER Exits Paramount Australia
Chief Sales Officer Rod Prosser has announced his resignation from Paramount Australia, ending a 15‑year tenure. He will leave the company at the end of April, with his exit communicated to more than 130 sales staff during a morning call....
Otter.ai Appoints Kenny Scannell as Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Global Growth and Enterprise Adoption of AI
Otter.ai announced the appointment of Kenny Scannell as Chief Revenue Officer to accelerate its global growth and enterprise adoption of AI‑driven conversation intelligence. Scannell brings more than two decades of SaaS revenue leadership, most recently tripling year‑over‑year growth as SVP...
LivTech Appoints Tracy Kim as CMO and Natalie Shipley as CRO
LivTech announced senior leadership expansion, appointing Tracy Kim as Chief Marketing Officer and Natalie Shipley as Chief Revenue Officer. Kim brings over two decades of B2B marketing experience from TigerConnect, GoDaddy, and McKinsey, while Shipley arrives from Nextech after driving...
Amazon to Build £400m Robotics Fulfilment Centre in Australia
Amazon Australia disclosed a A$750 million investment to build a four‑level, 150,000 m² robotics fulfilment centre in Brisbane, slated for completion in 2028. The warehouse will handle more than 125 million parcels per year and store up to 15 million small‑item SKUs across categories...
On-Demand: How a 3PL Automated to Meet New Productivity Needs for a Global CPG Leader
Howard Tenens Group partnered with Ocado Intelligent Automation to automate a global consumer‑packaged‑goods (CPG) client’s operations within a shared 3PL warehouse. The selective automation deployment was rolled out while other tenants continued unchanged, leveraging software‑driven insights to boost productivity and...
Enstep Appoints Brayden Stitt to Lead Sales Operations
Enstep Technology Solutions announced Brayden Stitt as its new Head of Sales Operations and Business Development. The role is designed to strengthen the company’s revenue engine, build a scalable sales infrastructure, and accelerate growth of its managed IT services in...
Saphyre Names Michael Linchitz Its Global Head of Sales
Saphyre, Inc. announced Michael Linchitz as its new Global Head of Sales, tasking him with steering the company’s worldwide revenue strategy and expanding adoption among buy‑side, sell‑side, and custodial institutions. Linchitz arrives with nearly two decades of fintech and financial‑services...
Exclusive: MNTN Hires TikTok and NBCUniversal Veterans to Chase the SMB Market
MNTN announced the hiring of Garland Hill, former TikTok growth chief, as its first chief revenue officer, and Peter Blacker, former NBCUniversal streaming head, as global head of premium content. Hill previously scaled TikTok’s small‑business division to over $1 billion in revenue, while...
Zimbra Appoints Cybersecurity Sales Veteran Anthony Chadd as CRO
Zimbra announced Anthony Chadd as its new Chief Revenue Officer, tasking him with scaling global sales, marketing and partner ecosystems. Chadd arrives with more than 15 years of experience driving growth in cybersecurity and SaaS, most recently at Vercara where...
SOLUM America Names Tim McCracken Chief Revenue Officer
SOLUM America has appointed Tim McCracken Jr. as chief revenue officer, merging sales and partner leadership under one executive. McCracken brings over 15 years of enterprise and channel sales experience, including a decade at Samsung where he managed $350 million in...
GB News Hires Chief Revenue Officer to ‘Close Gap’ Between Audience Growth and Advertiser Take-Up
GB News has appointed Ross Sergeant as chief revenue officer to bridge the gap between its rapidly expanding audience and advertising sales. Sergeant arrives from Allwyn, where he served as global media director, and brings experience from Asahi, Diageo and...
February Logistics Manager’s Index Heads up to 61.5 as Lean Inventories Tighten Transportation Capacity and Push up Freight Rates
The Logistics Manager’s Index rose to 61.5 in February, the strongest reading since February 2025 and above the long‑term average of 61.3. Inventory levels slipped to 53.8 while inventory cost pressure eased, yet warehousing utilization accelerated and transportation prices jumped...
Roommaster Appoints Mark Bloomquist As Chief Revenue Officer
Roommaster has named Mark Bloomquist as its new Chief Revenue Officer as it pushes global expansion and platform modernization. Bloomquist brings over 20 years of sales leadership, including 15 years in hospitality technology, and will oversee revenue strategy, sales, product...
ParaZero Appoints New VP of Global Sales to Support Global Expansion
ParaZero Technologies announced the appointment of Bat‑Sheva Noy as Vice President of Global Sales, aiming to accelerate its international commercial push in the drone safety and aerospace defense arena. Noy arrives from a two‑decade tenure at Pfizer, where she led...
Warehouses Lack Agility—And Are Paying the Price
Recent Lucas Systems research of 114 U.S. supply‑chain executives reveals that 51% of warehouses consider their automation systems unprepared for unforeseen disruptions, while 77% admit that at least half of their hardware or software is too rigid. The lack of...
Sensing Your Way to a Smoother Supply Chain
Supply chain management is being transformed by rapid advances in sensor technology, with the logistics sensor market projected to grow from $10.5 billion in 2024 to $25.8 billion by 2033. Ambient IoT, exemplified by Wiliot’s battery‑free Pixel tags, is giving Walmart item‑level...
54% of Distributors Seek Demand Forecasting Overhaul in 2026, Report Finds
A new Phocas Software report shows 54% of wholesale distributors will overhaul demand forecasting in 2026, seeking more precise, data‑driven inventory control. Nearly half (45%) plan to increase data and warehouse automation, while one‑third aim to deepen product and customer...
Körber’s Michael Becher to Explore AI-Driven Intralogistics at IntraLogisteX 2026
Körber’s Vice President of Digitalisation & AI, Michael Becher, will lead a session at IntraLogisteX 2026 on AI‑driven intralogistics, focusing on digital twins, agentic AI and predictive maintenance. The presentation, scheduled for March 19 at NEC Birmingham, will demonstrate how...
Target Begins Roll Out of Next-Day Delivery to 20 More Cities
Target Corp. announced it will extend its next‑day delivery service to 20 additional metropolitan areas, pushing the total number of cities offering the option to more than 50 and covering roughly 60% of the U.S. population. The rollout is part...
Tariff Roundtable Looks at What Happens Next for Supply Chains
A week after the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, industry leaders report little immediate impact on sourcing, freight bookings, or trade volumes. Companies are adopting a cautious stance, reviewing inventory and carrier commitments while holding existing network configurations. The ruling provides...
Joseph Joseph Extends Partnership with XPO Logistics
Joseph Joseph is expanding its collaboration with XPO Logistics to include global freight forwarding from China to XPO’s Rugby, UK warehouse. The extended contract gives XPO full control of the supply chain, from sourcing to final delivery, and introduces AI‑driven customs...