Manifest Vegas | Dan Keto, Easy Metrics, on Warehouse Performance Management
At Manifest Vegas, Easy Metrics co‑founder Dan Keto explained how distribution centers are moving from simple labor tracking to a holistic, engineering‑driven Warehouse Performance Management model. He emphasized that the proliferation of robotics and siloed software creates a fragmented data landscape, making unified cost and profitability visibility critical. Keto warned that many AI projects fail because firms haven’t solved their underlying data integration problem. He predicts the next 18 months will focus on building a transformed data foundation rather than deploying flashy tools.
Port of Los Angeles February 2026 Cargo News Briefing with Tariff and Trade Economist
The Port of Los Angeles held its February media briefing to review January’s cargo performance and to contextualize it within a volatile trade environment. Port officials highlighted a 12% year‑over‑year decline in container volumes, with imports down 13% and exports...
Fuel Starved California Is Getting Gas From the Bahamas | Refineries, Pipelines & the Jones Act
California is now sourcing roughly 40% of its gasoline imports from the Bahamas. The shift is driven by a wave of refinery closures, limited on‑shore storage, and constrained interstate pipeline capacity. A 106‑year‑old maritime provision in the Jones Act provides...
Manifest Vegas | Cam Myers, CreateMe Technologies on Onshore Automation and AI-Powered Robotics
CreateMe Technologies, led by Cam Myers, is deploying AI‑driven robotics to automate soft‑material handling, a long‑standing barrier in apparel manufacturing. By pairing machine‑learning perception with a custom robotic stack, the firm replaces traditional stitching with high‑speed adhesive bonding. This enables...
Manifest Vegas | Chris Cutshaw, C.H. Robinson on Supply Chain Strategy with AI-Powered Solutions
C.H. Robinson’s commercial product leader Chris Cutshaw highlighted how the company’s AI‑driven, data‑rich platform is shifting logistics from a purely tactical function to a strategic advantage. By leveraging a network of 450,000 carriers and millions of data points, the firm...
Interview with Yoav Naveh, Reindeer, on AI in the Supply Chain
Yoav Naveh, senior executive at Reindeer, warns that the next 18 months are decisive for freight forwarders and broader supply‑chain firms to embed AI or risk losing market leadership. He describes AI as a company‑wide imperative, moving beyond pilot projects...
Manifest | Matt Kulp, St Onge on AI-Ready Supply Chains & Vendor-Agnostic Strategy
St. Onge Company warned that supply‑chain AI projects fail without clean data and disciplined processes, emphasizing that AI readiness precedes tool deployment. The firm, a vendor‑agnostic consulting practice, stresses independent, strategic advice over software sales. A real‑world case study showed...
UPDATE: Collision Between USS Truxtun & USNS Supply on February 11, 2026 | Damage Assessment
On February 11, 2026, the guided‑missile destroyer USS Truxtun collided with the fast combat stores ship USNS Supply during an underway replenishment in the Caribbean Sea. High‑resolution video and port‑side images from Ponce, Puerto Rico, show hull damage to both...
COLLISION: USS Truxtun & USNS Supply Collide in the Caribbean, Feb 11, 2026 | Two Videos
On February 11, 2026, the guided‑missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG‑103) collided with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T‑AOE‑6) in the Caribbean Sea. The incident occurred during an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation, a complex maneuver that...
Americas Gold & Silver (TSX:USA) - New USA Critical Minerals Hub to Be Built
Americas Gold & Silver announced a joint venture with United States Antimony to build a $50 million antimony processing plant at its Galena Complex in Idaho. The partnership gives Americas 51% ownership, allowing it to capture full market prices for the...
US Grain Storage Capacity Growth Has Stopped
U.S. grain storage capacity, which expanded at roughly 350 million bushels per year from 2000 to 2019, has virtually stalled since 2020, adding only 337 million bushels over six years. Production continues to rise, pushing on‑farm storage utilization to about 80 percent in...
Why Amazon Inventory Is Getting Stuck at the Door
The video warns Amazon sellers that ignoring the platform’s discontinued prep services and upcoming 2026 fee increase can cause inventory to become stuck at fulfillment doors. It links common PPC missteps to higher storage costs and reduced cash flow. Sellers...
What the Ship (Ep138) | Tanker Seizures | Russia Oil | Panama | Net Zero | Containers
The February 9, 2026 episode of What the Ship highlighted five critical maritime developments. First, the United States and allied coast guards intensified sanctions enforcement, seizing a seventh shadow‑fleet tanker and detaining vessels linked to Venezuela and Iran. Second, Russia’s...
MIT Supply Chain Management Master's Program Overview
MIT’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) Master’s program seeks intellectually curious, analytical leaders from around the globe. The program emphasizes collaborative learning, diverse perspectives, and real‑world problem solving. It offers a six‑month intensive curriculum that blends analytics, strategy, and technology. Applicants...