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News•Mar 2, 2026
Witron Breaks Company Order Intake Record
WITRON announced a record-breaking order intake, fueled by new contracts with major food retailers such as REWE, Tesco, Walmart and Ahold Delhaize. The company also completed a transition to a dual‑foundation governance model, reinforcing its independence and long‑term stability. Parallel to growth, WITRON is expanding AI‑driven tools for master data, image recognition and maintenance optimization. Recent strategic moves include the acquisition of metal‑processing specialist Hieber and the onboarding of 81 apprentices across technical and commercial tracks.
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Mar 2, 2026
Study Finds Gaps in Visibility and Execution for Supply Chain Operators
Sage’s 2026 State of Supply Chain Report, based on a survey of over 200 retail and wholesale operators, reveals that many small and mid‑size businesses lack the visibility and execution capabilities needed to handle ongoing disruptions. Only half of the...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 27, 2026
5 Ways to Make Trusted Data the Backbone of Your Sustainable Supply Chains
Companies face mounting sustainability regulations and consumer scrutiny, yet their legacy supply‑chain systems hold fragmented, inconsistent product data. The article outlines five actions—gaining product visibility, feeding tools with clean inputs, extending traceability beyond distribution, building compliance‑ready data infrastructure, and treating...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 26, 2026
E-Com Survey: Growth Is Inseparable From Operational Maturity
The 2026 State of Commerce Ops Report by Linnworks shows that mid‑market e‑commerce retailers in the U.K. and U.S. are experiencing robust year‑over‑year growth, with nearly 90% reporting moderate to significant expansion. However, the survey highlights that scalability hinges on...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 25, 2026
Report: Agentic AI to Reduce Entry-Level Hiring Needs
Gartner’s 2025‑2026 survey of 509 global supply‑chain leaders finds that 55% expect agentic AI to shrink entry‑level hiring, while 51% anticipate broader workforce reductions. The majority (86%) agree AI adoption will force new talent‑pipeline processes, especially among high‑performing firms that...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 24, 2026
Unlock the ROI of Mobile Robots: Roboteon Launches New Complimentary Robotics Investment Impact Analysis
Roboteon has introduced a free Robotics Investment Impact Analysis that leverages its vendor‑independent simulation platform to model warehouse automation scenarios. The service promises detailed insights into robot‑human staffing, cost per pick, throughput, and ROI within a 2‑3 week timeframe. It...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 20, 2026
U.S. Businesses Line up for Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, opening the door for refunds of roughly $130 billion collected by the Treasury. Importers, retailers and apparel groups are already petitioning for clear guidance on how to reclaim these...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 13, 2026
AI in Fulfillment: Separating the Hype From the Operational Reality
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering warehouse fulfillment, but its impact is often overstated. Fidelity Fulfilment’s pilots show AI can increase picker efficiency, reduce errors, and improve exception handling when paired with human oversight. Modern AI solutions are modular, cloud‑based, and...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 10, 2026
Forecast: Tariff Policies Will Weaken Container Imports in First Half of 2026
The NRF and Hackett Associates’ Global Port Tracker predicts U.S. container imports will fall in the first half of 2026, with a 2 percent year‑over‑year decline to 12.27 million TEUs. Full‑year volume is projected at 25.4 million TEUs, a 0.4 percent drop from 2024....
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 10, 2026
The Seven Elements of a Successful Backhaul Program
Successful backhaul programs capture freight on a truck’s return leg, turning empty miles into revenue. By leveraging real‑time data, optimization algorithms and cross‑company collaboration, carriers can cut costs, reduce risk and lower carbon emissions. Penske Logistics outlines seven essential elements—network...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 6, 2026
Product Returns Jumped Twice as Fast as Purchases, Narvar Says
Narvar’s February 2026 report shows holiday return volume surged 11% year‑over‑year, nearly double the 6% rise in purchase orders. The spike coincides with a 12‑year low in consumer confidence, prompting shoppers to treat returns as a final budget filter. Retailers...
By Supply Chain Quarterly