This week’s headlines reveal a logistics industry caught between two worlds: one still hampered by legacy systems and regulatory bottlenecks, and another rapidly evolving into a landscape defined by real-time orchestration, intelligent automation, and hardened digital trust. The transformation begins at the warehouse. As outlined in “Eight Capabilities Shaping the Next Generation of WMS”, modern …
Over the past decade, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) have evolved from simple systems of record into the operational nerve center of modern distribution. What was once primarily used for inventory tracking and order execution is now expected to support real-time intelligence, automation, and end-to-end orchestration across people, processes, and machines. As businesses face increased pressure …
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For years, supply chain professionals have talked about visibility, resilience, and efficiency. The tools we have used, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and siloed databases, have served us well, however as complexity increases, and the margin for error narrows, there has been a growing recognition that patchwork systems are no longer enough. What is needed is a …
Supply chains do not just move products, they move promises. Promises of origin, safety, compliance, sustainability. And in 2025, keeping those promises has never been harder. Counterfeit goods still fill markets. Paper trails remain vulnerable. Disparate systems fail to communicate. Trust, the currency of global trade, is stretched thin. Blockchain, despite the early hype and …
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The United States stands at a critical juncture, confronting a surge in electricity demand driven by the rapid expansion of data centers and the broader electrification of its economy. This demand spike coincides with a worldwide imperative to transition toward cleaner energy sources. However, a complex and at times contradictory web of federal policies is …
This week in supply chain and logistics news began with the Trump administration imposing a 50% tariff on all U.S. imports of copper. Additionally, Trump ordered a Section 301 investigation into Brazil, which allows the U.S. to take action against countries that violate trade agreements. Infios and S&S Activewear were awarded the “Top Supply Chain …
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When the latest wave of U.S. tariffs hit, some companies scrambled. Others had already pressure-tested their supply chain strategies for moments like this. Today, disruptions – whether from trade policy, labor strikes, extreme weather, or geopolitical instability – aren’t the exception. They’re the norm. That’s why real-time supply chain orchestration is no longer a nice-to-have. …
Revolutionizing Supply Chains: S&S Activewear’s Award-Winning Fulfillment Strategy In today’s fast-paced world, where same-day delivery and labor shortages are common challenges, speed, accuracy, and resilience are essential for supply chain success. S&S Activewear recognized the need to evolve its distribution network to stay ahead of the competition. By implementing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and modernizing …
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Disruptions aren’t the exception anymore, they’re part of how supply chains run. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a weather disaster, or a labor strike, most companies have faced at least one serious disruption in the last few years. In this environment, crisis response and business continuity planning can’t be treated as check-the-box activities. They need …
As logistics gets smarter, so does the packaging. We have moved beyond the days when a box was just a box. Today, smart packaging, enabled by sensors and connectivity, lets companies monitor their shipments in real time. This technology helps track where things are, what condition they are in, and whether they have been handled …
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