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The White House announced a 60‑day temporary waiver of the Jones Act, allowing non‑U.S.‑built and crewed vessels to transport oil, natural gas, and other energy commodities between domestic ports. The move responds to soaring diesel prices, which have topped $5 per gallon, and aims to keep energy supplies flowing amid geopolitical tensions. Maritime unions immediately condemned the waiver, arguing it undermines national security and offers little price relief. Economists warn that logistical hurdles could limit the policy’s effectiveness in the short term.
Manufacturers are confronting a new talent crisis as 61 % of current workers say they are contemplating leaving the industry, according to a Criteria survey of over 2,500 respondents. The sentiment mirrors a broader labor trend, with more than half of...
Amazon announced it will keep its partnership with the U.S. Postal Service but is accelerating the shift of parcels to its own delivery network. ShipMatrix data shows Amazon now handles roughly the same volume as USPS, and the retailer could...
AI is proliferating across supply‑chain functions, but many firms misuse it by treating algorithms as autonomous decision‑makers rather than advisory tools. Executives often deploy AI on legacy, checkpoint‑based data that is stale and incomplete, leading to confident yet inaccurate recommendations....
The 2026 Peerless Research Group Industry Outlook shows companies adopting a more cautious stance on capital spending, yet automation investments remain robust. About 24% of respondents are postponing projects and 42% are adopting a wait‑and‑see approach, but interest in autonomous...
Storage Solutions highlights five ways its in‑house warehouse capabilities drive efficiency and cut costs. By keeping design, engineering, and project management internal, the firm can tightly control schedules, anticipate hurdles, and deliver customized layouts with integrated automation. Rapid response teams...
Warehouse consultations are emerging as a strategic tool for companies seeking to future‑proof their distribution centers. By conducting thorough facility walkthroughs, workflow analyses, and data‑driven assessments, consultants pinpoint inefficiencies and recommend scalable storage and automation solutions. The process not only...
Mobile Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) are gaining traction as warehouses seek higher efficiency and space utilization. Unlike fixed‑aisle solutions, mobile ASRS deploys roaming robots that can access any rack, delivering redundancy and continuous throughput even during maintenance. The...
Gartner predicts that by 2031, AI will autonomously resolve 60% of supply‑chain disruptions, reducing the need for human intervention. The forecast responds to mounting trade, geopolitical, and climate‑driven interruptions that strain traditional response methods. Companies are urged to begin with...
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...
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...
The ongoing Iran war is creating hidden infrastructure risks that could ripple through the global technology supply chain. Gartner analyst Cori Masters identifies seven disruption pathways, from data‑center workload relocations to delayed semiconductor fab equipment deliveries. Rising petrochemical‑based material costs...
AI will reshape frontline work, with up to 40% of skills becoming obsolete by 2030 and 60% of logistics roles transformed. Yet only 28% of logistics employees currently have access to AI training, and many managers do not support learning....
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $1.08 million for 24 warehouse workers at Expresso Forwarding Inc. and its affiliate after uncovering pay rates as low as $2.03 per hour in Mexican pesos, breaching federal minimum‑wage and overtime rules. The settlement mandates...
